BCS Essentials Certificate in Artificial Intelligence certification | 1-day course

Overview

On this accelerated BCS Essentials Certificate in Artificial Intelligence course, you’ll learn the basic principles of artificial intelligence (AI) - how it can support your business' growth and the potential risks involved.

In just 1 day, you’ll build knowledge on the basic process of machine learning (ML) and it’s relationship with AI. You'll also learn how to:

Identify examples of ML in business, social and science contexts
Implement the basic schematic of a neutral network
Implement supervised, unsupervised and reinforced ML

At the end of the course, you'll sit the BCS Essentials Certificate in Artificial Intelligence exam and get certified. You'll get access to official courseware and learn from certified instructors as Firebrand is an Authorised Training Partner (ATP).

Train through Firebrand's Lecture | Lab | Review methodology and you'll train at twice the speed in a distraction-free environment.

Audience

If you're interested in implementing AI into your business, or are any of the following, this course is ideal for you:

Engineers
Scientists
Organisational change practitioners
Service architects
Program and planning managers
Web developers
Chief technical officers
Service provider portfolio strategists/leads
Business strategists/consultants

BCS Foundation Certificate in Artificial Intelligence

Once you've achieved your BCS Essentials Certificate in Artificial Intelligence certification, you can go on to achieve your BCS Foundation Certificate in Artificial Intelligence.

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Four reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

You'll be trained and certified faster. Learn more on this 1-day accelerated course. You'll get at least 12 hours a day of quality learning time in a distraction-free environment
Your course is all-inclusive. One simple price covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals – so you can focus on learning
Pass first time or train again for free. Your expert instructor will deliver our unique accelerated learning methods, allowing you to learn faster and be in the best possible position to pass first time. In the unlikely event that you don't, it's covered by your Certification Guarantee
Study with an award-winning training provider. We've won the Learning and Performance Institute's "Training Company of the Year" three times. Firebrand is your fastest way to learn, with 134561 students saving more than one million hours since 2001

Benefits

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

* For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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Curriculum

Section 1: Artificial and Human Intelligence: An Introduction and History

Module 1: The general definition of human and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Module 2: ‘Learning from experience’ and how it relates to Machine Learning (ML)
Module 3: ML and the growth of Artificial Intelligence
Module 4: AI, Universal Design and The Fourth Industrial Revolution

Section 2: Examples of AI: Benefits, Challenges and Risks

Module 1: The benefits of Artificial Intelligence
Module 2: The challenges of Artificial Intelligence
Module 3: The risks of Artificial Intelligence
Module 4: Typical funding source for AI projects
Module 5: Opportunities for AI

Section 3: An Introduction to Machine Learning

Module 1: Understanding the AI intelligent agent description
Module 2: Examples of Machine Learning in business, social, and science contexts
Module 3: ML and AI agents’ functionality
Module 4: Supervised, unsupervised and reinforced ML
Module 5: The basic schematic of a neutral network

Section 4: The Future of Artificial Intelligence – Human and Machine Together

Module 1: Understanding that Artificial Intelligence (in particular, Machine Learning) will drive humans and machines to work together
Module 2: Future directions of humans and machines working together

Exam Track

As part of your accelerated course, you'll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

BCS Essentials Certificate in Artificial Intelligence exam

Duration: 30 minutes
Number of questions: 20
Passing score: 65% (13/20)
Languages: English
Domains:

Artificial and Human Intelligence: an Introduction and History (25%)
Examples of AI: Benefits, Challenges and Risks (30%)
An introduction to Machine Learning (35%)
The Future of Artificial Intelligence – Human and Machine Together (10%)

What's Included

Your accelerated course includes:

Accommodation *
Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
On-site exams **
Exam vouchers **
Practice tests **
Certification Guarantee ***
Courseware
Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
24-hour lab access
Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for this accelerated course.

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

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Course Dates

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BCS - Essentials Certificate in Artificial Intelligence