BCS Foundation Award – How AI can support your organisation

Course Outline

Examine the evolution of AI and understand how it can shape an organisation’s future, from both a product and operational efficiency perspective, then apply your learning to your own business.

Prerequisites

There are no entry requirements for this certification.

Who Is This For?

  • Individuals involved in implementing artificial intelligence within their organisation.
  • Candidates who are transitioning to a role in AI
  • Digital leaders and professionals who need to understand how AI will impact their role and their organisation
  • Business leaders and professionals responsible for setting organisational strategy
  • Technology professionals looking to future-proof their business and their career

What Will I Learn?

This award sits within the Business innovation area of the AI Foundation Pathway and looks at the impact AI is having in today’s businesses before exploring its potential for the future.

Learn more about:

  • the evolution of AI
  • shape and structure of organisations
  • the role of AI in an organisation
  • assessing the business environment
  • the art of the possible

This award counts towards the:

Foundation Certificate in AI (you will need to pass the exam for 4 relevant awards from the list here)
Foundation Diploma in AI (you will need to pass the exam for 8 relevant awards from the list here)

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.

General Information

The exam is a 30-minute ‘closed book’ assessment consisting of 20 multiple-choice questions. A pass mark of 65% (13 out of 20) is required to successfully complete the exam.

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Examination & Certification

Exam only (self study)

Ideal if you’re self-motivated and already know something about AI and related areas, 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.

Dates & Locations

The course will be delivered live online via Microsoft Teams, offering a flexible and accessible learning experience. Participants can join from any location, gaining the benefits of interactive, instructor-led training without the need for travel. Dates are scheduled throughout the year. See the scheduled dates above or contact us to enquire about alternative dates.

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Our eLearning training courses are delivered by experienced trainers from all around the world.

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.