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Gain insights into the world of Artificial Intelligence. Learn the general principles of AI, its potential implications and capabilities and how to assess AI products and services from multiple angles.

We offer flexible learning options (online, insctructor-led, hybrid) to fit your learning style
We offer flexible learning options (online, instructor-led, hybrid) to fit your learning style
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Introduction

Course duration: 3 days, 9am – 5pm

Learn the principles of Artificial Intelligence (AI), its potential implications and capabilities, and how to assess AI products and services from multiple perspectives.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has surged in popularity, becoming part of everyday thinking, transforming industries, and reshaping the future of technology. It revolutionises how systems learn from experience and mimic human intelligence.

The BCS Foundation Certificate in Artificial Intelligence equips candidates with knowledge of key AI techniques, their use in the real world and their impact on our lives.

This syllabus explores the historical journey of AI, the advantages and challenges of ethical and sustainable AI, Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) and Machine Learning (ML) topics, the key enablers of AI including data and the future interplay between AI and human roles in the workplace.

Building on the foundational concepts introduced in the BCS Essentials Certificate in AI, this certification offers a comprehensive understanding crucial for navigating the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

  • An introduction to AI and historical development
    ○  Identify the key definitions of key artificial intelligence terms
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    Describe key milestones in the development of artificial intelligence
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    Describe different types of AI
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    Explain the impact of AI on society
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    Describe sustainability measures to help reduce the environmental impact of AI
  • Ethical and legal considerations
    Describe ethical concerns, including bias and privacy, in AI
    ○ Describe the importance of guiding principles in ethical AI development
    ○ Explain strategies for addressing ethical challenges in AI projects
    ○ Explain the role of regulation in AI
    ○ Explain the process of risk management in AI
  • Enablers of artificial intelligence
    List common examples of AI
    ○ Describe the role of robotics in AI
    ○ Describe machine learning
    ○ Identify common machine learning concepts
    ○ Describe supervised and unsupervised learning
  • Finding and using data in artificial intelligence
    Describe key data terms
    ○ Describe the characteristics of data quality and why it is important in AI
    ○ Explain the risks associated with handling data in AI and how to minimise them
    ○ Describe the purpose and use of big data
You will gain a broad understanding of:
  • The meaning of AI including its history and key principles.
  • The legal, ethical and regulatory considerations when using AI.
  • How humans can use AI to support business activities.
  • How to identify opportunities for AI and implement them.
  • The impact of AI on the future of society and business.

The BCS Foundation Certificate in Artificial intelligence is suitable for individuals with an interest in exploring the functions and abilities of AI, and how these can be used in an organisation.

Roles with a particular interest may be:

  • Developers
  • Information Technologists
  • Project managers
  • Product managers
  • Chief information officers
  • Chief finance officers
  • Change practitioners
  • Business domain staff
  • Business consultants
  • Business leaders
  • Service managers
  • Program and planning managers
  • Service provider portfolio strategists / leads

 

CERTIFICATION

Participants of the course who successfully pass the certification examination will be awarded the Artificial Intelligence Foundation Certificate

EXAMINATION FORMAT

  • 40 multiple-choice questions
  • One hour maximum
  • Closed-book
  • 65 per cent passing mark (26/40 correct answers)
  • Supervised/Invigilated on-line format only
There are no pre-requisites for this course.

Why Us?

Complimentary refresher

Participants can attend a complimentary refresher if they wish(1-year validity and subject to approval)

Post-training support

Should you have questions after the course, you may contact the trainer for assistance regarding course material

E-learning Portal Access

1 year access to our E-learning portal. Including: - E-books available for download - Official sample exam - Randomised quiz formulated by Sapience Trainers based on past examinations

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