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Empathic AI Communication, Trust & Ethical Use Specialization

Empathic AI Communication & Trust.

Learn empathy, decision making and ethics to build trust and guide AI interactions.

John Whitworth
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Ritesh Vajariya

Instructors: John Whitworth

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Beginner level

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4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Evaluate AI chatbots using prompt templates, tone‑accuracy‑risk checklists and know when to elevate issues.

  • Analyze adoption factors and consumer decision journeys; apply ethical principles and consent protocols to protect users.

  • Use empathy frameworks (LAER, AARVR), pros‑cons‑mitigations and anthropomorphism surveys to guide communication and decisions.

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March 2026

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Specialization - 7 course series

Decide Smart: AI-Powered Pros, Cons, Values

Decide Smart: AI-Powered Pros, Cons, Values

Course 1, 2 hours

What you'll learn

  • Recognize the Pros-Cons-Mitigations framework as a structured approach to complex choices.

  • Apply AI decision-support tools (ChatGPT/Claude) to generate and organize comprehensive pros and cons lists for their own dilemmas.

  • Evaluate those lists against their personal values using a worksheet.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Strategic Decision-Making
Category: Risk Mitigation
Category: Analysis
Category: Dealing With Ambiguity
Category: ChatGPT
Category: Employee Coaching
Category: Critical Thinking
Category: Anthropic Claude
Category: Complex Problem Solving
Category: Decision Making
Category: AI Enablement
Category: Personal Development
Uncover AI's Impact on Consumer Psychology

Uncover AI's Impact on Consumer Psychology

Course 2, 2 hours

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Trustworthiness
Category: Data Capture
Category: Usability
Category: Discussion Facilitation
Category: Information Privacy
Category: AI Personalization
Category: AI Security
Category: Qualitative Research
Category: Customer Insights
Category: Record Keeping
Category: Psychology
Category: User Research
Category: Consumer Behaviour
Category: Human Factors
Category: Design Research
Category: Case Studies
Category: Usability Testing
Cultivate Empathy: AI Chatbot Conversations

Cultivate Empathy: AI Chatbot Conversations

Course 3, 2 hours

What you'll learn

  • Classify cognitive vs. affective empathy in AI chatbot outputs and human conversations.

  • Apply paraphrasing and active-listening techniques in peer support conversations, practicing with real AI tools to refine your approach.

  • Demonstrate structured empathic listening through role-play exercises with documented reflection highlights.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Rapport Building
Category: Interpersonal Communications
Category: Cognitive flexibility
Category: Compassion
Category: Generative AI Agents
Category: Relationship Building
Category: Verbal Communication Skills
Category: ChatGPT
Category: Social Skills
Category: Active Listening
Category: Empathy
Category: Emotional Intelligence
Empathic AI Communication and Analysis

Empathic AI Communication and Analysis

Course 4, 2 hours

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Active Listening
Category: Quality Assessment
Category: Empathy
Category: Customer Support
Category: Interpersonal Communications
Category: Responsible AI
Category: Organizational Effectiveness
Category: Customer experience improvement
Category: Artificial Intelligence
Category: Business Communication
Category: Customer and Client Support
Category: Customer Complaint Resolution
Category: De-escalation Techniques
Category: Anthropic Claude
Category: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence
Category: ChatGPT
Category: Communication
Category: Natural Language Processing
Build Trustworthy AI: Measure Human Connection

Build Trustworthy AI: Measure Human Connection

Course 5, 2 hours

What you'll learn

  • Recogniz users form human-like attachments to AI companions.

  • Measure perceived warmth and competence using a standardized survey.

  • Determine the low trust scores require escalation to human support.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Model Evaluation
Category: Human Factors
Category: Generative AI
Category: Artificial Intelligence
Category: Human Computer Interaction
Category: Psychology
Category: Responsible AI
Category: Data Ethics
Category: Decision Making
Category: Surveys
Category: Trustworthiness
GenAI Wellness: Prompt, Evaluate, Thrive

GenAI Wellness: Prompt, Evaluate, Thrive

Course 6, 2 hours

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Prompt Engineering
Category: Decision Making
Category: Technical Communication
Category: Patient Preparation
Category: Crisis Intervention
Category: Artificial Intelligence
Category: Risk Analysis
Category: Model Evaluation
Category: Health And Wellness Coaching
Category: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence
Category: Responsible AI
Category: User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Guard Your Mind: Ethical AI Habits

Guard Your Mind: Ethical AI Habits

Course 7, 2 hours

What you'll learn

  • Recognize guiding principles for responsible AI use to support ethical personal wellness and decision‑making.

  • Apply in‑app consent protocols before sharing personal data.

  • Evaluate AI recommendations for bias or harmful content using a checklist and flag problematic outputs through clear protocols.

Skills you'll gain

Category: AI Security
Category: Independent Thinking
Category: Verification And Validation
Category: Critical Thinking
Category: Information Privacy
Category: Ethical Standards And Conduct
Category: Personally Identifiable Information
Category: Personal Integrity
Category: User Flows
Category: Accountability
Category: Compliance Auditing
Category: Informed Consent
Category: Computer Security Awareness Training
Category: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Category: Data Sharing
Category: Data Ethics
Category: AI Personalization
Category: Responsible AI

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Instructors

John Whitworth
Coursera
30 Courses2,114 learners
Coursera Support
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11 Courses199 learners
Ritesh Vajariya
Coursera
11 Courses199 learners

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