What background knowledge is necessary?

A working understanding of data management concepts, familiarity with AI systems, and basic knowledge of data ethics will help you get the most from this course.

What topics are covered in this course?

The course covers data governance principles, traceable data lineage, content authenticity frameworks, ethics-by-design methodologies, governance automation, and regulatory compliance for AI systems.

What is the learning experience of this course?

The course combines theoretical instructions with practical application through hands-on labs, demos, case studies, and expert-led dialogues. You'll work on real-world governance challenges and produce documentation and frameworks applicable to your organization.

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Data Lineage & Ethical Frameworks for Responsible AI

Data Lineage & Ethical Frameworks for Responsible AI

This course is part of Modern Data Strategy for Enterprise Generative AI Specialization

Instructors: David Drummond

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

8 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Explain the role of traceable data lineage in AI reliability
Apply governance frameworks to manage ethical and regulatory risks.
Tag and trace AI-generated content using modern tools.
Design scalable governance strategies for enterprise AI applications.

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As generative AI becomes deeply woven into enterprise workflows, the need for ethical, scalable, and trustworthy data practices has never been greater. This course dives into two foundational pillars of modern AI strategy: Traceable Data Lineage and Responsible AI Governance.

You’ll start by mastering data governance principles—learning how to build transparent systems using real-world frameworks. Then, explore the technical side of lineage: visualizing data pipelines, capturing metadata, and tracing data across its lifecycle with tools like OpenLineage. But governance isn’t just technical. You’ll tackle the ethical dimensions of AI—embedding responsibility into workflows, tagging AI-generated content with tools like SynthID, and aligning with global standards to ensure compliance and trust. Through hands-on labs, interactive demos, and expert-led case studies, you’ll gain practical skills to build traceable pipelines and design governance structures that support complex AI systems. Enroll today and lead the future of responsible AI. Enroll today!

Explore the core principles of data governance and ethical AI. Learn how frameworks like C2PA and tools like DuckLake help verify content authenticity and detect misinformation. Understand global governance perspectives and how to embed trust into AI systems.

What's included

8 videos3 readings3 assignments1 plugin

8 videosTotal 35 minutes

Course Introduction2 minutes
What is Data Governance4 minutes
Frameworks of Data Governance6 minutes
DuckLake for Data Governance3 minutes
Tagging AI-Generated Content 4 minutes
C2PA Explained: Digital Content Provenance 5 minutes
Misinformation Detection Usecase 4 minutes
Building trust in AI systems4 minutes

3 readingsTotal 17 minutes

Course syllabus5 minutes
Disclaimer2 minutes
World Economic Forum – AI Governance Framework10 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 80 minutes

Understanding Data Governance and Its Frameworks20 minutes
Content Integrity & Oversight30 minutes
Governance Foundations and Content Authenticity30 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

Executive Governance Strategy: Building Enterprise AI Accountability15 minutes

Dive into the architecture of data pipelines and learn how to build them with governance in mind. Use tools like OpenLineage to visualize, monitor, and trace data across its lifecycle—ensuring transparency and compliance.

What's included

6 videos1 reading3 assignments2 ungraded labs1 plugin

6 videosTotal 33 minutes

Introduction to Data Pipelines5 minutes
Building Governance into Data Pipelines3 minutes
Visualizing a Data Pipeline8 minutes
Visualizing Data Lineage5 minutes
Lineage as Pipeline Intelligence4 minutes
Implementing Data Lineage Tracking4 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Importance of Data Pipelines10 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 80 minutes

Designing and Governing Modern Data Pipelines20 minutes
Pipeline Tracking & Lineage30 minutes
Data Pipelines and Lineage30 minutes

2 ungraded labsTotal 90 minutes

Visualizing and Monitoring Data Flows45 minutes
Data Lineage Tracking45 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

Building Governance Into Data Pipelines: From Design to Accountability15 minutes

Design AI systems that are both powerful and principled. Learn ethics-by-design workflows, governance automation, and advanced compliance strategies to future-proof your AI initiatives.

What's included

10 videos3 assignments1 plugin

10 videosTotal 48 minutes

Principles of Responsible AI 4 minutes
Data Governance and RAI5 minutes
Data Governance and Ethical AI4 minutes
Designing Ethics-by-Design Workflows4 minutes
Implementing Governance Automation with Machine Learning3 minutes
Evaluating Governance Effectiveness 5 minutes
Security in Governance Frameworks4 minutes
Advanced Governance Patterns4 minutes
Future Trends in AI & Data Strategy 5 minutes
Tying it all back5 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 80 minutes

Principles and Practices of Responsible AI through Data Governance20 minutes
Ethical AI & Governance in Action30 minutes
Responsible AI & Applied Governance30 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

Automating Ethics: Designing AI-Powered Governance Systems15 minutes

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This course provides practical frameworks and techniques for implementing ethical, traceable, and compliant data practices for AI systems. It's important because organizations face increasing regulatory scrutiny and public expectations regarding AI transparency and ethics.

This course is designed for professionals who need to ensure AI systems meet ethical standards and regulatory requirements while maintaining data traceability and governance.

You'll be able to design governance frameworks for AI systems, implement data lineage tracking, create ethics-by-design workflows, and establish content authenticity verification systems. These skills enable you to build responsible AI systems that maintain trust and compliance.

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