BCS Foundation Certificate in Artificial Intelligence
Course Outline
Take the next step in developing your knowledge and understanding of artificial intelligence with this new certificate.
Prerequisites
There are no entry requirements for this certification. Training with a BCS accredited training provider is recommended.
Who Is This For?
- Engineers, scientists, organisational change practitioners, service architects, program and planning managers, web developers, chief technical officers, service provider portfolio strategists / leads, business strategists and consultants.
- Anyone with an interest in (or need to implement) artificial intelligence in an organisation, especially those working in areas such as science, engineering, knowledge engineering, finance, education or IT services.
What Will I Learn?
You will gain a broad understanding of:
- Ethical and sustainable human and artificial intelligence
- Artificial Intelligence and robotics
- Applying the benefits of AI – challenges and risks
- Starting AI: how to build a Machine Learning toolbox – theory and practice
- The management, role and responsibilities of humans and machines
How Do I Take The Exam?
Training and exam (recommended)
Take this course with one of our accredited training providers.
How long will it take?
Class courses normally take around 2 or 3 days.
Where can I study?
The training provider will be able to advise you, but typical options include:
- At an approved provider near you
- At your computer via e-learning or web conference learning
How much does it cost?
Prices for courses vary depending on your chosen training provider, country and course format.
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CompTIA Authorized
How Can I Prepare?
You can achieve this qualification through virtual or classroom training with a BCS-accredited training provider such as AI Skills Academy.
As a guide, the estimated total qualification time for this award is 50 hours based around 16 hours of contact time, 33 hours of independent learning and a 30-minute summative assessment. Prices of exams start from £90 + VAT per award – though prices may vary depending on training provider.
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Examination & Certification
Exam only (self study)
Ideal if you’re self-motivated and already know something about generative AI, although we do recommend a training provider for this course.
How do I book an exam?
Call +44 (0)1793 417417 to book your exam.
How long will it take?
As a guide, the estimated total qualification time for this award is 50 hours based around 49.5 hours of independent learning (if at a training provider, we recommend 16 hours of contact time, plus 33.5 hours of independent learning) and a 30-minute summative assessment.
Where do I sit my exam?
If you’re studying for this qualification without a training provider you can sit this exam directly with BCS online.
How much does it cost?
UK price: £75 + £35 for exam remote proctor + VAT.
International prices may vary by region, please check international pricing via our Customer Service team.
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Each training course is divided into video sections and subsections.
Videos contain animations to support what the trainer is lecturing — the animations correspond to the sections provided in the traditional mode of training.
To keep our candidates engaged, we have incorporated quizzes into our eLearning training courses.
