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The Heller School Racial Justice and Technology Policy Program at Brandeis Online offers multiple 8-week online courses that each culminate in their own award of a certificate upon successful completion, signifying the student’s mastery of the subject matter. The criteria for confirming completion are tailored to each course.
Courses use an innovative instructional model, integrating synchronous online learning with asynchronous activities, offering a balanced, flexible, and engaging educational experience tailored to meet the needs of our students.
Enroll by December 10 to start classes January 2025.
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the dynamic field of cybersecurity. Participants will explore essential concepts, tools, and techniques required to safeguard information systems and networks from cyber threats. Key topics include the fundamentals of cybersecurity, threat landscapes, cryptography, network security, risk management, incident response, and ethical hacking.
Instructor: The course is led by Erich Schumann, the founding partner and CEO of Global Atlantic Partners LLC, with over 30 years of senior management experience across Europe, Asia, Latin America, and North America. Mr. Schumann is a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and Certified in Risk and Information Security Controls (CRISC). He currently serves as an adjunct professor at Brandeis University’s International Business School, where he teaches courses on corporate governance, fraud prevention, cyber/operational risk management, and more.
Enroll by March 4 to start classes April 2025.
This course explores the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, focusing on how algorithmic bias impacts health disparities. Participants will examine ethical challenges, policy implications, and the potential of AI to both mitigate and exacerbate healthcare inequities. The course integrates perspectives from public health, social policy, health services research, technology, ethics, law, and healthcare.
Instructor: The course is led by Dr. Natasha H. Williams, a highly accomplished expert with extensive experience at the intersection of AI, healthcare law, and public policy. Dr. Williams holds a PhD, JD, LLM, and MPH. She has played a pivotal role in public health initiatives focused on vulnerable populations and is a leading voice in addressing algorithmic bias and health disparities.
Enroll by July 29 to start classes Fall 2025.
This course provides a foundational understanding of algorithmic bias and anti-bias strategies in the context of artificial intelligence (AI). Participants will explore how AI systems can perpetuate biases, the impact of these biases on decision-making processes, and the ethical and policy considerations necessary to create fair and trustworthy AI systems. The course is designed to equip learners with the tools and knowledge needed to critically assess AI applications and implement strategies to mitigate bias.
Instructor: The course is led by Dr. Osonde Osoba, a leading expert at the intersection of AI, machine learning, and public policy. Dr. Osoba is currently a Senior AI Engineer focused on fairness at LinkedIn, where he works on ensuring the responsible and ethical use of AI. Previously, he was a senior information scientist at the RAND Corporation and an associate director at the Pardee RAND Graduate School, where he helped pioneer training programs for future tech policy leaders. Dr. Osoba holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Southern California.
In line with our flexible and student-centric approach, there is no mandated sequence for course completion. While we highlight foundational courses and recommend certain progressions, students have the liberty to choose their path through the program.
