BCS Foundation Award – Understanding Ethical Principles in IT
Course Outline
Explore the field of ethics in IT to understand why it’s so important, how it can be threatened and how to minimise the threat – as well as the impact of legislation and corporate governance on ethical decision-making.
£500.00
Prerequisites
There are no pre-requisites for entry to the exam, making it accessible to anyone interested in ethical tech practice, artificial intelligence courses and/or CPD Courses.
Who Is This For?
- All IT professionals who are required to operate ethically in society and in business – from service desk operative to CIO, especially those working with AI and ethics and/or pursuing CPD training
- Business leaders and professionals who need clear sight of how AI ethical issues impact their work
- Consumers who would like to be more informed in an increasingly technology-driven society
What Will I Learn?
This award sits within the Ethics area of the AI Foundation Pathway while also providing essential standalone foundation learning for all professionals working in the IT industry.
You’ll learn about:
- the importance of ethics in society, business and the IT profession
- ethical behaviour required by IT practitioners
- corporate governance
- ethical dilemmas and safeguards
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?
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.
