Navigate complex ethical dilemmas in technology using cutting-edge virtual reality. Develop sophisticated decision-making skills to balance innovation with responsibility, ensuring technological advancement serves the greater good.
In an era where technology shapes every aspect of human life, IT professionals face unprecedented ethical challenges that demand sophisticated decision-making skills. This groundbreaking course uses cutting-edge virtual reality technology to immerse learners in realistic scenarios where they must navigate complex ethical dilemmas, legal requirements, and governance challenges in technology implementation.
Through interactive simulations and experiential learning, participants will develop the critical thinking skills necessary to balance innovation with responsibility, ensuring that technological advancement serves the greater good while respecting individual rights and societal values.
Upon successful completion, learners will be able to:
Systematically evaluate ethical challenges in technology using established philosophical frameworks and professional codes of conduct
Understand and apply key legal requirements including GDPR, CCPA, accessibility standards, and emerging AI governance frameworks
Identify, measure, and mitigate bias in algorithmic systems while ensuring transparency and accountability
Apply privacy-by-design principles and conduct thorough privacy impact assessments for technology implementations
Develop organizational structures and processes that ensure ongoing ethical oversight of technology initiatives
Effectively present ethical arguments and recommendations to diverse stakeholders including executives and communities
Navigate tensions between innovation, security, privacy, accessibility, and commercial objectives through principled decision-making
Experience ethical dilemmas from multiple perspectives including affected individuals, decision-makers, and organizational stakeholders in realistic virtual environments.
See the long-term impacts of ethical decisions unfold through time-lapse simulations. Understand how small choices can have far-reaching effects.
Practice difficult conversations and challenging decisions without real-world consequences. Build confidence in ethical leadership through repeated exposure.
Work with peers from around the world in shared virtual spaces. Engage in role-playing exercises requiring negotiation and creative problem-solving.
Philosophical frameworks and professional codes for technology ethics
Navigate the “Ethical Decision Maze” where choices create branching storylines with real consequences
Global privacy regulations and compliance strategies
Follow data through complex systems in “The Data Journey” simulation
Bias detection and mitigation in machine learning systems
Build and test AI systems for fairness in “The Algorithm Lab”
Ethical boundaries in security and surveillance technology
Experience multiple perspectives in “The Security Dilemma” scenarios
IT governance frameworks and emerging technology ethics
Present to virtual boards in “The Executive Challenge”
Graduates of this program report:
Many alumni have gone on to establish ethics programs at their organizations, lead major privacy compliance initiatives, and influence technology policy at the governmental level.
Includes VR equipment and all materials
Special pricing for 5+ learners
Partnership pricing available
Financial assistance and payment plans available