Digital Ethics Course: Guiding Principles for Responsible Innovation

George Serediuc

Design Leader & Digital Ethics Advisor

$249.90

USD

Next cohort

Sep 1—30, 2026

Learn how to build ethical, human-centered digital products people can trust

This course helps you develop a deeper, more intentional approach to designing & shipping technology. Instead of focusing only on usability or business metrics, you'll learn how to evaluate the broader human impact of digital products, through practical frameworks for ethics, accessibility, inclusion, privacy, trust, and responsible innovation.

By the end of the course, you'll be able to make more conscious product decisions, identify hidden ethical risks, and design experiences that are both inclusive and trustworthy. You'll also gain the confidence to advocate for responsible practices within your teams and organizations. Learn how to build products that genuinely respect and support the people who use them!

What you’ll learn

Make better decisions at every stage of the product lifecycle

Learn to build for real people

• Apply human-centered design principles to create solutions that are empathetic, user-driven, and responsive to real-world needs.

See the full impact

• Understand the ethical implications of product design choices and evaluate their potential impact on users, society, and the environment.

Build products others can trust

• Develop digital solutions that prioritize safety, transparency, and privacy, to create long-term user trust and sustainable engagement.

Include everyone

• Incorporate inclusive design strategies to make sure that digital products are accessible and meaningful for diverse audiences.

Lead through complexity

• Navigate ethical dilemmas with confidence by using structured frameworks to guide responsible innovation and cross-domain collaboration.

Learn directly from George

George Serediuc

George Serediuc is a digital product designer with 16+ years of practice creating human-centered experiences across industries, from cybersecurity and open science to public safety and AI-powered tools.

Currently leading the Email Security design team at Cisco, George has seen first-hand how ethical design builds trust, drives innovation, and creates products people truly value. He is also a mentor, published author, and speaker on digital ethics, product thinking, and responsible innovation.

Who this course is for

• Product Strategists & Tech Professionals: If you're navigating privacy, AI, accessibility trade-offs, this course helps you evaluate them.

• User Experience Designers: If you're asking who gets left out and whether your product truly respects people, you now have the tools to act.

• Emerging Leaders & Educators: If you need more than good intentions, this course gives you a teachable ethical framework & shared standards.

What's included

• Live sessions: Learn directly from George Serediuc in a real-time, interactive format.
• Lifetime access: Go back to course content and recordings whenever you need to.
• Interactive handbook: A structured companion resource that distills the course's core principles.
• Resource guide: A curated collection of tools, readings, and external frameworks, guidelines, and standards.
• Practical frameworks: Hands-on tools ready to apply to your own projects from day one.
• Community of peers: Stay accountable and share insights with like-minded professionals.
• Certificate of completion: Share your new skills with your employer or on LinkedIn.

Course syllabus

Week 1

Sep 1—Sep 6

Watch Module 1: Introduction

7 items • Free preview

Week 2

Sep 7—Sep 13

Watch Module 2: Involvement

10 items

Schedule

Live sessions

2 hrs

• Wed, Sep 30

11:30 AM—1:00 PM (EDT)

Async content

4 hrs

Testimonials

• George was an incredible mentor and a treasure trove of UX knowledge. He has the rare ability to engage in deep, insightful conversations on any UX topic for hours while making even the most complex concepts accessible and easy to understand.

— Nikhil Cheerla, UX Designer

• George was always open to listening and provided constructive feedback that helped me refine my approach. His support and guidance were especially valuable and I appreciated his ability to break down complex concepts and practical advice on creating designs that meet user needs.

— Adriana Ortega, Customer Success Specialist

• He was very generous with his time and knowledge, openly sharing his experience working on various projects and what he learnt from each, drawing parallels to the difficulties and joys that I was experiencing whilst working on my own.

— Allen Tan, Product Manager

• His keen eye for detail and thoughtful suggestions have not only enhanced my understanding of UX principles but also inspired me to strive for excellence in my work. His feedback has undoubtedly provided me with a clearer direction and actionable steps to improve my portfolio and skills.

— Angela M., Cornell University

Course Overview

Frequently asked questions

What happens if I can't make a live session?

• You can access recordings whenever you need to.

What's the refund policy?

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