Whether you’re a developer or an organisation, earn trusted certification that shows your commitment to integrity, accountability, and ethical software development.
We’re developing a growing suite of ethical certification programmes for individuals and organisations committed to creating technology that respects privacy, promotes accessibility, avoids harm, and serves the public good.
Our flagship course, the Certified Ethical Developer (CED), sets the standard for responsible software development, empowering professionals who believe in doing things the right way.
And this is just the beginning, more ethical certifications are on the way.
In a world built on code, ethics is the foundation. Every decision, from how data is stored to how algorithms behave, carries real human consequences. Yet all too often, ethics is treated as an afterthought.
The Ethical Developer Certification ecosystem exists to change that.
We empower developers, teams, and organisations with the knowledge, credibility, and confidence to make technology that is fairer, safer, and more sustainable, technology that puts people first.
The Certified Ethical Developer (CED) is a comprehensive training and certification programme designed for developers at every stage of their career. It provides a structured path to understanding and applying the principles of ethical software development in real-world practice.
Through a series of core modules, participants explore topics such as clean code, data privacy, AI fairness, accessibility, licensing, sustainability, and responsible innovation. Each module builds the technical and ethical confidence needed to make thoughtful, human-centred decisions in software design and delivery.
On successful completion, developers earn an official certificate and digital badge, recognising their commitment to ethical, responsible, and high-quality development. These credentials can be shared on professional profiles, portfolios, and company websites to demonstrate genuine ethical excellence in tech.
The Certified Ethical Developer programme is designed for anyone who believes technology should serve people, not the other way around. It supports:
Together, these groups form a community that raises the standard for what good technology should look like — thoughtful, transparent, and built with integrity.
Ethical companies attract ethical talent and earn lasting trust. The CED Company Checkmark recognises organisations that uphold high standards in code, culture, and conduct.
With levels from Certified to Platinum, it highlights businesses with CED-certified staff, strong ethical policies, and verified responsible practices.
Show your commitment to doing things right with a trusted badge, public listing, and industry recognition that sets you apart.
Prove that ethical technology isn’t just possible, it’s professional. The Certified Ethical Developer (CED) programme and the CED Company Checkmark recognise individuals and organisations who build technology with integrity, transparency, and care.
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