Online Certificate Course on AI Law, Policy and Governance at LSE, London (Starts 18 November 2026; Fee £2,420)

AI Law, Policy and Governance is an online certificate course from LSE, offered through LSE Law School and the School of Public Policy. It is meant for people who need to adjust to evolving policy and regulatory changes in major regions such as the US, China, the UK and the EU.

AI is revolutionising industries and redefining workplaces, and it presents not only immense potential but also complex challenges. Governments worldwide are positioning themselves in the AI race, including the US, China, the EU, the UK, India and Singapore, and AI regulation is shaping the global compliance landscape.

The course is meant to equip participants to analyse and adapt to AI policy and regulatory changes in major global markets. Participants explore the policy strategies driving AI governance, examine the frameworks designed to balance innovation with security, and look closely at ethical considerations. The programme focuses on navigating the complex global regulatory landscape and balancing AI innovation with security and ethical considerations.

• The distinction between AI and non-AI systems
• What makes AI a disruptive technology
• The core principles, methods and frameworks underpinning AI regulation and governance
• The design requirements for high-risk AI systems
• The five principles guiding AI regulation in the UK
• The risks and challenges of generative AI from a regulatory perspective

The course is delivered online over 6 weeks, as six weekly modules plus an initial orientation week, with a time commitment of 6-8 hours per week. The start date is 18 Nov 2026, and the page shows the course as open. The programme type is Online Certificate Course, and the department is LSE Law School, School of Public Policy. The course is guided by LSE faculty as well as industry experts, who share their experience and knowledge throughout the course.

• Professionals involved in compliance and technology
• In-house legal advisors seeking to navigate AI regulations
• Policy team managers overseeing AI governance
• Professionals in technology companies or start-ups with compliance questions

There are no prerequisites for this course, and no prior legal or regulatory background is required.

• Professor Andrew Murray, Professor of Law
• Professor Alexander Evans, Associate Dean (Strategic Development), and MPA in Data Science for Public Policy Programme Director
• Dr Neli Frost, Assistant Professor of Law

Tuition fees: £2,420. Upon successful completion of the course, participants receive an LSE certificate of competence.

LSE Online builds on a 130 year tradition of exploring the interconnected, multidisciplinary nature of the world that shapes society and business globally. Since its inception in 1895, LSE has been a pioneer in providing courses for professional development. Its founding commitment is to understand the causes of things for the betterment of society. LSE says it provides the insights and skills to think critically and independently, whatever stage of life and career a learner is in and wherever they are in the world.

LSE Law School was ranked in the top 5 law schools overall in the UK by The Complete University Guide for 2026. In the QS World University rankings for 2025, the law school was ranked sixth (out of 400 worldwide).

The LSE School of Public Policy is described on the page as ranked the Number 1 social sciences institution in Europe and number 2 in the world, with an unparalleled capability to advance the frontiers of understanding and leading public policy.

Use the Apply online link on the LSE programme page to apply. The page also offers a programme brochure to download, the option to register your interest, book a consultation, request a call, make a group booking, and read the FAQs.

Other online certificate courses listed on the page include Data Protection Law and Governance (6 weeks), Regulation Strategy (8 weeks), Public Policy Analysis (10 weeks) and Public Policy Transformation: AI, Innovation, and Technology (8 weeks).