BCS Foundation Certificate in Artificial Intelligence (AI) V2.0

On this BCS Foundation Certificate in Artificial Intelligence version 2.0 course, you will learn the general principles of AI, its potential implications and capabilities, and how to assess AI products and services from multiple angles.

You’ll also understand:

• The meaning of AI, including its history and key principles
• The legal, ethical and regulatory considerations when using AI
• How humans can use AI to support business activities
• How to identify opportunities for AI and implement them
• The impact of AI on the future of society and business

At the end of this course, you’ll sit the official BCS exam and achieve your BCS Foundation Certificate in Artificial Intelligence.

At Firebrand, we're proud to be an official BCS Accredited Training Partner. Through our unique Lecture | Lab | Review method, you'll access official courseware, learn from certified instructors, and train in a distraction-free environment.

Audience

This course is ideal for:

• Engineers, scientists, organisational change practitioners, service architects, program and planning managers, web developers, chief technical officers, service provider portfolio strategists / leads, business strategists and consultants.
• Anyone with an interest in (or need to implement) artificial intelligence in an organisation, especially those working in areas such as science, engineering, knowledge engineering, finance, education or IT services.

Module 1: An Introduction to AI and Historical Development

1.1 Identify the key definitions of key artificial intelligence terms.

1.2 Describe key milestones in the development of artificial intelligence.

1.3 Describe different types of AI.

1.4 Explain the impact of AI on society.

1.5 Describe sustainability measures to help reduce the environmental impact of AI.

Module 2: Ethical and Legal Considerations

2.1 Describe ethical concerns, including bias and privacy, in AI.

2.2 Describe the importance of guiding principles in ethical AI development.

2.3 Explain strategies for addressing ethical challenges in AI projects.

2.4 Explain the role of regulation in AI.

2.5 Explain the process of risk management in AI.

Module 3: Enablers of Artificial Intelligence

3.1 List common examples of AI.

3.2 Describe the role of robotics in AI.

3.3 Describe machine learning.

3.4 Identify common machine learning concepts.

3.5 Describe supervised and unsupervised learning.

Module 4: Finding and Using Data in Artificial Intelligence

4.1 Describe key data terms.

4.2 Describe the characteristics of data quality and why it is important in AI.

4.3 Explain the risks associated with handling data in AI and how to minimise them.

4.4 Describe the purpose and use of big data.

4.5 Explain data visualisation techniques and tools.

4.6 Describe key generative AI terms.

4.7 Describe the purpose and use of generative AI including large language models.

4.8 Describe how data is used to train AI in the Machine Learning process.

Module 5: Using AI in Your Organisation

5.1 Identify opportunities for AI in your organisation.

5.2 List the contents and structure of a business case

5.3 Identify and categorise stakeholders relevant to an AI project.

5.4 Describe project management approaches.

5.5 Identify the risks, costs and benefits associated with a proposed solution.

5.6 Describe the ongoing governance activities required when implementing AI.

Module 6: Future Planning and Impact – Human Plus Machine

6.1 Describe the roles and career opportunities presented by AI

6.2 Identify AI uses in the real world.

6.3 Explain AI’s impact on society, and the future of AI.

6.4 Describe consciousness and its impact on ethical AI.

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

BCS Foundation Certificate in Artificial Intelligence v2.0 exam

• Duration: 60 Minutes
• Format: Multiple-choice questions
• Number of questions: 40
• Open-book: No
• Passing score: 26/40 65%
• Domains:
  • Introduction to AI and historical development (15%)
  • Ethical and legal considerations (15%)
  • Enablers of AI (15%)
  • Finding and using data in AI (20%)
  • Using AI in your organisation (20%)
  • Future planning and impact - human plus machine (15%)

There are no prerequisites to attend this course.

Your 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 to online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts.
*** Pass the first time or train again for free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Individuals who successfully complete their first examination of any BCS qualification will qualify for a free one-year Professional BCS Membership.

Six reasons to sit your course with Firebrand Training

• Three training options. Choose between residential classroom-based, live online, or city-centre courses
• All-inclusive course. 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. Our expert instructors cover exclusive additional materials not taught through the official curriculum
• You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style compared 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 145,000 professionals

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

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