Decision-Making Algorithms Courses and Certifications

University of Alberta;  Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

Fundamentals of Reinforcement Learning

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Reinforcement Learning is a subfield of Machine Learning, but is also a general purpose formalism for automated decision-making and AI. This course introduces you to statistical learning techniques where an agent explicitly takes actions and interacts wi…

• Coursera
• 15 hours 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

• Best of All Time

Kathleen Creel- Arbitrariness, Fairness, and Opportunity in Algorithmic Decision-Making Systems

Explore the ethical implications of algorithmic decision-making, focusing on arbitrariness at scale, its moral and legal issues, and potential technical solutions to mitigate harm.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Simons Institute

Algorithmic Decision Making and the Cost of Fairness

Explore algorithmic decision-making in pre-trial settings, examining bias identification, fairness concerns, and the trade-offs between accuracy and equity in automated systems.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Alan Turing Institute

Be Prepared to Show Your Working! - Professor Sir David Spiegelhalter

Explore algorithmic decision-making transparency, validation, and explainability with Professor Spiegelhalter. Learn about the importance of demonstrating trustworthiness and intelligent transparency in automated advice systems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Toronto Machine Learning Series (TMLS)

Algorithmic Decision Making - Exploring Practical Approaches to Liability, Fairness, and Explainability

Explore practical approaches to liability, fairness, and explainability in algorithmic decision-making with industry experts.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

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Discriminatory Effects of Welfare Automation Systems - A Global Analysis

Explore how algorithmic welfare systems in various countries reinforce discrimination through automated decision-making, surveillance, and biased data, highlighting real-world cases and human rights implications.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Algorithmic AI Decision Making - Bias and Discrimination in Criminal Justice Systems

Explore how AI algorithms impact criminal justice decisions, examining bias and discrimination in bail, parole, and other critical legal determinations.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

Explaining Decision-Making Algorithms through UI - Strategies to Help Non-Expert Stakeholders

Strategies for explaining decision-making algorithms through UI to non-experts, focusing on improving comprehension and transparency while exploring the impact on trust and user experience.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

London School of Economics and Political Science

Data Protection, Law and Governance

Explore the evolving legal landscape shaping data laws and policies, from traditional regulatory models to AI-driven decision-making and algorithmic governance challenges.

• GetSmarter
• 6 weeks, 9 hours/week
• 22nd Jul, 2026
• Paid Course

Making AI Work: Machine Intelligence for Business and Society

Explore human-centered AI implementation strategies to deploy machine learning responsibly while fostering inclusive prosperity and mitigating algorithmic bias.

• GetSmarter
• 6 weeks, 7 hours/week
• 3rd Jun, 2026
• Paid Course

TED

How to Build a Company Where the Best Ideas Win

Ray Dalio shares insights on creating an idea meritocracy through radical transparency and algorithmic decision-making, fostering open communication and data-driven group decisions for business success.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Simons Institute

A Brief Introduction to Algorithms, Game Theory and Risk-Averse Decision Making

Explore algorithms, game theory, and risk-averse decision making, covering shortest paths, NP-Complete problems, equilibria, and various risk frameworks for real-world applications.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

TED

Machine Intelligence Makes Human Morals More Important

Zeynep Tufekci explores the impact of AI on decision-making, highlighting potential risks and emphasizing the importance of human ethics in guiding machine intelligence development.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Pascal Poupart

CS885: Multi-Armed Bandits

Explore multi-armed bandits, stochastic bandits, and online optimization strategies. Learn about exploration-exploitation trade-offs, regret, and epsilon-greedy approaches in practical applications.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Algorithmic Bias in AI: Implications and Challenges - A Discussion with Cristopher Moore and Melanie Moses

Explore algorithmic bias in AI, its societal impacts, and the quest for transparency in decision-making systems. Delve into facial recognition flaws and implications for algorithmic justice.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video