BCS Foundation Award — Smart Products, Robotics and Automation

This accelerated BCS Foundation Award - Smart Products, Robotics And Automation course is designed for individuals wishing to gain an understanding of the role of robotics and automation in the workplace. As robots and SMART technology become more common within society and the workplace, it is important to understand how they can be used and maintained appropriately and safely.

This award will introduce candidates to the concept of intelligent robots, Deep Learning and the use of Neural Networks. Candidates will also be encouraged to explore the potential use of robots in the future workplace and consider their current limitations.

This award sits within the Machine learning and other AI techniques area of the AI Foundation Pathway and offers a very accessible introduction to the technology that’s shaping the future.

You’ll learn about:

• The use of robots and automation in the workplace
• Identifying, creating and maintaining automation
• The future of robots

The BCS Foundation Award - Smart Products, Robotics And Automation has been designed for individuals interested in furthering their understanding of the more technical aspects of AI. This Foundation Award is ideal for those candidates who wish to gain an insight into the interactions between robotic or automated systems and the human element of the workplace, with a view to developing or implementing AI solutions

Organisations will benefit by:

• Having staff that are aware of the capabilities of AI and how it can contribute to organisational success
• Compete in an advanced technological future
• Use AI to increase efficiency and reduce costs

Individuals will benefit by:

• Having an up to date understanding of AI
• Being able to identify opportunities to apply AI solutions
• Being able to position themselves to take advantage of increased technology

At the end of this course, you’ll achieve your BCS Foundation Award - Smart Products, Robotics And Automation certification.

Through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology you’ll certify at twice the speed of traditional training and get access to courseware, learn from certified instructors, and train in a distraction-free environment.

• 40% faster
• Distraction-free environment

Audience

This course is ideal for:

• Digital professionals looking to build their technical knowledge in AI and machine learning, with a focus on individual components
• Those who need to understand the interaction between humans and automated systems with a view to developing or implementing AI solutions
• IT professionals who are transitioning to a career in AI Individuals with an interest in AI and a background in science, engineering, knowledge engineering, finance, education or IT services

1. The Use Of Robots And Automation In The Workplace

You will be able to:

• 1.1 Describe what a robot is with reference to examples
• 1.2 Define what an intelligent robot is.
• 1.3 Outline a brief history of the use of robots within technology
• 1.4 Describe Intelligent RPA.
• 1.5 Describe the current needs which are driving new innovations in robotics and smart technologies in the market.
• 1.6 Outline the basic ethical principles surrounding the creation of smart products and robotics.

2. Identifying, Creating, And Maintaining Automation

You will be able to:

• 2.1 Describe the challenges of smart product and robotic logic.
• 2.2 Describe how a smart product or robot can be supported.
• 2.3 Describe how smart products and robots are tested.

3. The Future Of Robots

You will be able to:

• 3.1 Describe the requirements for ensuring an environment of continuous innovation for the future development of robots and smart products.
• 3.2 Identify the current limitations in robotic/machine intelligence.
• 3.3 Identify examples of where robots, smart products and humans coexist

At the end of this accelerated course, you’ll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

BCS Foundation Award - Smart Products, Robotics And Automation

• Type: 12 Multiple Choice Questions, 4 Scenario Based Question
• Duration: 30 Minutes
• Supervised: Yes
• Open Book: No (no materials can be taken into the examination room)
• Pass mark: 13/20 (65%)
• Exam Type Proctored Exam Professional Development Units - PDUs The BCS Foundation Award - Smart Products, Robotics And Automation contributes 3 credits towards the: Foundation Certificate in AI (total credits required: 20) Foundation Diploma in AI (total credits required: 36)
• Qualifications BCS Foundation Award - Smart Products, Robotics And Automation

There are no specific entry requirements for this award. However, some professional experience in a business or IT environment may be advantageous.

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.

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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