BCS Foundation Award – Knowledge-based Systems
Course Outline
Get to know about knowledge-based systems: what they are; how they work; how they complement machine learning; and how they deal with uncertainty, so you’re able to recognise when and where they add value.
Prerequisites
Who Is This For?
- Digital professionals who need to build their technical knowledge in AI or gain insight into an individual component
- Candidates aiming to move into a career working with artificial intelligence
- Individuals with an interest in AI and a background in science, engineering, knowledge engineering, finance, education or IT services
What Will I Learn?
Learning includes:
- an introduction to knowledge-based systems
- rules of knowledge-based systems
- case-based reasoning
- uncertainty
- the inference engine
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.
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CompTIA Authorized
How Can I Prepare?
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 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.
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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.
