Overview

The Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) Certificate in Ethical Artificial Intelligence Programme provides a comprehensive learning pathway covering the fundamental ethical and management considerations involved in the use of AI in financial services.

Developed by the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI), this award-winning online programme explores AI concepts, professional ethics, risk management, organisational strategy and the practical implementation of AI.

Objective

By the end of the programme, learners will be able to:

• explain key AI concepts, terminology and applications;
• recognise the opportunities and challenges associated with AI in financial services;
• identify ethical issues arising from the development and deployment of AI;
• apply ethical principles and professional codes of conduct to AI-related decisions;
• identify and evaluate the key risks associated with AI systems;
• explain how organisations can develop a strategic approach to AI;
• recognise the governance, operational and management considerations involved in AI implementation; and
• understand the importance of human oversight, accountability and continual improvement in the responsible use of AI.

Content

The programme comprises the following five assessed modules and an additional resources module:

Module 1: Artificial Intelligence – An Introduction

• This introductory eCourse explores the fundamental concepts, terminology and applications of AI, providing a foundation for understanding the opportunities, limitations and implications of AI in financial services.

Module 2: Ethical AI and Professional Codes of Conduct

• This eCourse examines ethical issues arising from the deployment of AI in financial services. It explores guiding principles such as transparency, accountability and fairness, as well as how professional standards and codes of conduct can support responsible AI practices.

Module 3: Risk Management in AI

• This eCourse examines the key risks associated with developing and using AI systems, including risks relating to data, bias, transparency, security, accountability and regulatory expectations.

Module 4: Strategic Approaches to AI

• This eCourse explores how organisations can develop and implement a strategic approach to AI through effective leadership, planning, support, governance, operational management, evaluation and continual improvement.

Module 5: Tactical Development of AI

• This eCourse focuses on translating an organisation’s AI strategy into action. It examines the practical management of people, processes, technology, governance, human oversight and accountability throughout the AI lifecycle.

Additional Resources

• The full package also includes access to a curated collection of supplementary AI learning materials, including selected videos, articles, interviews and other references.
• They complement the five assessed modules and provide learners with broader exposure to current AI developments.

Final Online Assessment

• Each of the five core modules includes a mandatory online assessment.
• The assessment arrangements for each module are as follows:
  • 20 multiple-choice questions;
  • a pass mark of 75%;
  • a maximum of TWO assessment attempts, and no further attempt after the assessment has been passed.
• If both attempts are unsuccessful, learners will need to repurchase the applicable module before retaking the assessment.

Who should attend

This certificate programme is suitable for financial services professionals involved in risk and compliance, banking, asset and wealth management, insurance and financial planning, operations, technology, digital transformation, corporate governance or AI-related decision-making.