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Protect your organization from evolving cyber threats while building the skills to use artificial intelligence responsibly in the workplace. This online Cybersecurity and AI Compliance specialization prepares professionals to recognize cybersecurity risks, protect sensitive information, comply with privacy requirements, and confidently navigate the growing use of AI across modern organizations.
Across seven practical courses, you'll build foundational knowledge in cybersecurity awareness, data privacy, HIPAA compliance, AI ethics, AI safety, AI leadership, and AI fluency. Learn to identify phishing, ransomware, and social engineering attacks, protect confidential and protected health information (PHI), understand privacy principles, and apply responsible AI practices aligned with organizational policies and emerging regulations.
Through realistic workplace scenarios, interactive activities, and knowledge checks, you'll develop practical skills to recognize cyber risks, respond to security incidents, support compliance, evaluate AI-generated content, and make informed decisions when using AI technologies.
No prior cybersecurity or AI experience is required. Designed for professionals across industries, this specialization equips you with practical knowledge to strengthen organizational security, reduce compliance risk, and confidently contribute to an AI-enabled workplace.
Syllabus
- Course 1: Cybersecurity Awareness
- Course 2: Data Privacy and Protection
- Course 3: HIPAA Fundamentals
- Course 4: AI Ethics for the Workplace
- Course 5: Leadership in the New AI Landscape
- Course 6: AI Safety Fundamentals: Protecting Users and Organizations
- Course 7: AI Fluency
Courses
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In this course, you’ll learn what artificial intelligence (AI) is and how people use AI in the workplace. Then, you’ll explore common risks and ethical concerns related to AI use in the workplace, and finally, you’ll apply core concepts of AI ethics to organizational policies and standards. This course includes a variety of instructional strategies to support effective learning. You will engage with interactive components such as case-based scenarios, one practice quiz and one graded quiz knowledge checks, the quizzes are designed to reinforce your understanding and promote active participation.
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In this course, you’ll learn what cybersecurity is and why it’s important. Then, you’ll explore the most common types of cyberthreats, including ransomware and phishing emails, and ways to defend against them while working onsite or remotely. Finally, you’ll learn what to do if you experience a cyberattack. This course includes a variety of instructional strategies to support effective learning. You will engage with interactive components such as case-based scenarios, practice and graded quizzes designed to reinforce your understanding and promote active participation. The course culminates in a final comprehensive quiz that reinforces key concepts and assesses your readiness to recognize, prevent, and respond to workplace cybersecurity threats.
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In this course, you’ll learn why data privacy matters. You’ll discover what private data is and how to distinguish it from other types of data. You’ll learn about key data privacy laws, regulations, and standards that apply to many organizations worldwide, and then you’ll explore what you need to do to keep private data private. This course includes a variety of instructional strategies to support effective learning. You will engage with interactive components such as case-based scenarios, one practice quiz and one graded quiz designed to reinforce your understanding and promote active participation. The course culminates in a final comprehensive quiz that reinforces key concepts and assesses your readiness to recognize, prevent, and respond to workplace cybersecurity threats.
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This course equips you to balance AI insights with human judgment to lead effectively in today’s AI-enabled workplace. You will explore how AI can support leadership decision-making while highlighting the essential role of human insight, empathy, and ethics in guiding teams. The course explains how AI can assist with analyzing data, identifying patterns, and improving communication, while recognizing its limitations in situations that require contextual awareness, interpersonal understanding, and values-based decision-making. Through readings, videos, and practical workplace scenarios, you will examine situations where leaders must evaluate AI-generated outputs and determine when human judgment should take priority. You will also explore the role of AI in strategic decision-making, team development, stakeholder communication, change management, and conflict resolution. The course highlights how to avoid over-reliance on AI and ensure decisions align with organizational values and team dynamics. By the end of the course, you will be prepared to integrate AI tools responsibly while maintaining trust, accountability, and human-centered leadership.
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Protecting patient information is a critical responsibility for every healthcare professional. The HIPAA Fundamentals course provides a clear and practical introduction to the privacy and security requirements established under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This foundational course helps healthcare workforce members understand how to safeguard protected health information (PHI) and meet regulatory obligations in their daily work. You will learn how to identify PHI, understand permitted and prohibited uses and disclosures, and recognize patient rights under the HIPAA Privacy Rule. The course also explores the HIPAA Security Rule, focusing on administrative, physical, and technical safeguards required to protect sensitive health information across healthcare settings. Through real-world examples, practical scenarios, and interactive activities, you’ll develop the skills needed to recognize potential breaches, respond appropriately to incidents, and apply compliance best practices in everyday healthcare operations. The course emphasizes practical application to ensure learners can confidently translate regulatory requirements into real workplace behaviors. Designed for all healthcare workforce members, including clinical staff, administrative personnel, and support roles, this course equips you with the knowledge, awareness, and skills necessary to maintain HIPAA compliance and protect patient information with confidence and professionalism.
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Protect your organization from AI-related legal liability and regulatory penalties with this essential employee awareness training on AI Safety Fundamentals. As conversational AI systems and AI chatbots become embedded in workflows, vulnerable users face serious risks and so do the organizations deploying them. With regulations like California SB 243 establishing new AI safety standards, your team needs baseline knowledge of AI risk management, compliance requirements, and practical safeguards to stay ahead of enforcement. Through scenario-based learning and real-world exercises, this course will enable you to recognize AI safety risks, implement AI guardrails, follow AI compliance protocols, and escalate concerns appropriately. This training is built on a simple truth: protecting users protects your business, reducing legal exposure, preventing penalties, and preserving organizational trust. Covering every role from legal to engineering, this course builds the AI literacy and responsible AI practices needed to operate confidently in today's regulatory environment. Enroll today; equip your team with the AI safety training that keeps your organization compliant and future-ready.
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Build essential AI fluency and gain the foundational knowledge and practical skills to use AI tools in the workplace effectively. This course helps you understand core artificial intelligence concepts, explore common workplace applications, and apply responsible AI practices with confidence. Through real-world scenarios and interactive activities, you’ll learn how to collaborate with AI tools, evaluate AI-generated content, and apply organizational AI guidelines to ensure safe, accurate, and effective outcomes. You’ll also explore key AI safety protocols, limitations, and best practices for working responsibly with AI in everyday workflows. Designed for immediate workplace impact, this course empowers you to boost productivity, make informed decisions, and avoid common AI pitfalls. By the end, you’ll be equipped to confidently leverage AI for productivity, enhance your work, and contribute in an AI-driven environment. Enroll now to build future-ready skills and work smarter with AI.
Taught by
Kriti Kamra and SkillUp