BCS - BCS Foundation — AI and the Digital Ecosystem

Duration

Duration:

Just 2 Days

Method

Method:

Classroom / Online / Hybrid

Next date

Next date:

10/2/2025 (Monday)

Overview

On this accelerated BCS: BCS Foundation - AI and the digital ecosystem course, you will develop your understanding of AI to fully comprehend the concept of artificial intelligence, how it fits into the digital ecosystem, and its relationship with data - plus take a look at what’s next for AI development in organisations.

This award sits within the Machine learning and other AI techniques area of the AI Foundation Pathway, providing core understanding of what we mean by AI, how it’s used by organisations now and what it holds for the future.

In just 2 days, you’ll learn key components of AI. You’ll also learn about:

  • AI and the IT ecosystem
  • The relationship between AI and data
  • The potential future of AI

At the end of this course, you’ll sit the BCS exam, and achieve your BCS: BCS Foundation - AI and the digital ecosystem certification.

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

Audience

This course is ideal for:

  • Business professionals looking for a clearer understanding of AI and how it can transform their business.
  • IT practitioners planning to transition to a role in which they’ll be working with AI or machine learning.
  • Anyone who wants to know more about the power of artificial intelligence and its potential in our society.

Four reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

  1. You'll be trained and certified faster. Learn more on this 2-day accelerated course. You'll get at least 12 hours a day of quality learning time in a distraction-free environment
  2. Your course is all-inclusive. One simple price covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals – so you can focus on learning
  3. 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
  4. 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 134.561 students saving more than one million hours since 2001

Curriculum

Module 1: Key components of AI (20%)

  • Recall the general definition of human intelligence.
  • State a general definition of artificial intelligence and how it relates to human intelligence.
  • Describe how the following are used within an application of Artificial intelligence; Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Data Science, Knowledge-Based systems , Robotics and Automation: Machine Learning
    • Deep Learning Data Science
    • Knowledge-Based Systems
    • Robotics and Automation

Module 2: AI and the digital ecosystem (20%)

  • Explain what a digital ecosystem is:
    • The purpose of an ecosystem Components of a digital ecosystem Digital Transformation Digitisation – e.g. paperless office, credit cards, e-commerce, online banking, apple/google pay, personal assistants
    • Fundamental enabler (human plus machine systems)
    • The Internet of Things, big data, smartphones/smart offices, working from home
  • Describe an ecosystem mindset: Collaboration Mastery
  • Recognising your company strengths Trust Openness Integrity
  • Identify how AI can facilitate a digital ecosystem that works intuitively:
    • Integrated systems Customer experience Efficient processes
    • Data architecture – one true source of data Automation Learning from experience User stories
  • Discuss why you might make use of AI to create a digital ecosystem as a driver or enabler:
  • Personal assistants e.g. Siri, Alexa Autonomous vehicles (5 levels of autonomy)
  • Creating media e.g. movies, music Smart energy e.g. smart meters
  • Smart infrastructure e.g. homes, offices, roads Healthcare e.g. monitoring machines, smart wearable technology Social care e.g. care assistants, keeping the customer independent Education e.g. learning assistant Engineering e.g. digital twin concept

Module 3: The relationship between AI and Data (30%)

  • Explain data infrastructure with specific relevance to Big Data:
  • What is Big Data?
  • Why is Big Data difficult to work with?
  • Challenges and risks surrounding Big Data Benefits and uses - how can we take advantage of Big Data?
  • Describe the following concepts within data architecture:
    • Labelled or unlabelled data
    • Missing data
    • Encoding data
    • Cleaning data
    • Structured or unstructured data
  • Suggest ways in which AI can support in the utilisation of Big Data:
    • Machine Learning
    • Deep Learning
    • Business Analytics
  • Recognise different approaches used within the testing of AI systems:
    • Regulations and standards
    • Stakeholder buy-in and ownership
    • User acceptance criteria
    • Use of AI in testing automation – AI led quality assurance
    • Ongoing feedback through continuous testing and deployment (agile approach) i.e. ‘learning from experience’.

Module 4: The potential future of AI (30%)

  • Identify industries that can invest in AI
    • Local transmission/ interaction (5G)
    • Health Financial Engineering Retail Education
  • Recognise the role of AI in raising human intelligence:
    • Intelligence Augmentation
  • Explain the concept of digital singularity:
    • Machine Intelligence equal to Human intelligence
    • How close are we to singularity?
  • Explain the need for individuals and organisations to maintain and update their skills and knowledge in relation to current and emerging technologies:
    • Up and coming computing technologies
    • Quantum computing and mechanics
    • Advancements in coding
    • Changes in technology
    • Risk of being left behind
    • Competitive edge
    • Cloud computing
  • Identify the role the IT professional plays in supporting a utopian future with AI:
  • What is a utopia?
  • Importance of an ethics first approach
  • Understanding the power IT professionals have Awareness of risks associated with AI Human compatible AI

Exam Track

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 - AI and the digital ecosystem exam

  • Duration: 30 minutes
  • Number of questions: 16 Multiple Choice questions; 2 Scenario Based Question
  • Passing score: 13/20 (65%)

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 prerequisites to attend this accelerated course.

Are you ready to get certified in record time?

We interview all applicants for the course on their technical background, degrees and certifications held, and general suitability. If you get through this screening process, it means you stand a great chance of passing.

Firebrand Training is an immersive training environment. You must be committed to the course. The above prerequisites are guidelines, but many students with less experience have other background or traits that have enabled their success in accelerated training through Firebrand Training.

If you have any doubts as to whether you meet the pre-requisites please call 21 96 61 82 and speak to one of our enrolment consultants, who can help you with a training plan.

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