BCS Artificial Intelligence (AI) Foundation Pathway

This BCS AI Foundation Pathway course is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute For IT.

The BCS AI Foundation Pathway enables you to develop a solid understanding of this cutting-edge technology through efficient bite-size learning. The unique approach lets you select the learning that’s relevant to your own career or user journey, as and when you need it, and without having to sit a full certification.

You may be starting out in your AI career looking to build core knowledge, or you work in one of the many business areas impacted by AI - business analysis, software testing, agile, user experience to name just a few - and you need to grasp a better understanding. Maybe you’re a tech consumer simply interested in this exciting and innovative field.

Whichever your perspective, the AI Foundation Pathway offers the ideal route for your AI education.

On this course you will learn the building blocks of AI and how to use your newfound understanding of Machine Learning. Throughout the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Foundation pathway course, demonstrations will be presented using standard open-source software and cloud services.

You will explore AI and technological requirements to develop a machine learning portfolio and continue with self-study beyond the scope of this course.

You will learn about AI, Machine Learning and Neural Networks and be able to apply your knowledge to your current or future career. Our Artificial Intelligence (AI) Foundation training course builds upon the basic knowledge of AI. You will be taken from a basic understanding of AI to the creation of your own AI product. 

Why should your team take this course?

Organisational benefits include:

• 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
  
  

Why should you take this course?

Your individual benefits include:

• 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 AI Foundation Pathway certification.

At Firebrand, we're proud to be a BCS Accredited Training Partner. Through our 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 professionals with an interest in (or need to implement) AI in an organisation, such as Engineers, Scientists, Professional Research Managers, Chief Technical Officers, Chief Information Officers, Organisational Change Practitioners and Managers, Business Change Practitioners & Managers, Service Architects and Managers, Program & Planning Managers, Service Provider Portfolio Strategists & Leads, Process Architects & Managers, Business Strategists & Consultants, Web Developers.

Module 1: How AI can support your organisation

• The Evolution of AI (10%)
• Shape and Structure of Organisations (20%)
• The role of AI in an organisation (30%)
• Assessing the business environment (20%)
• The art of the possible (20%)

Module 2: Understanding Data in your organisation

• Types of data and the Data lifecycle (20%)
• Structured and unstructured data (10%)
• Data architecture (30%)
• Data analytics (20%)
• Data quality and compliance (20%)

Module 3: Understanding Ethical principles in the IT profession

• The importance of ethics to society, business, and IT professionals (20%)
• Ethical behaviour required by IT professionals (20%)
• The role of corporate governance (10%)
• Legislation (20%)
• Ethical dilemmas and safeguards (40%)

Module 4: AI and the Digital Ecosystem

• Key components of AI (20%)
• AI and the digital ecosystem (20%)
• The relationship between AI and Data (30%)
• The potential future of AI (30%)

At the end of this course, you’ll sit the official BCS AI Foundation Pathway Module Exams at the Firebrand Training Centre, covered by our Certification Guarantee:

• How AI can support your organisation Exam:
  • Duration: 30 mins
  • Exam Format: 18 Multiple Choice questions, 1 Scenario Based Question
  • Passmark: 13/20 (65%)
• Understanding Data in your organisation Exam:
  • Duration: 30 mins
  • Exam Format: 18 Multiple Choice questions, 1 Scenario based question
  • Passmark: 13/20 (65%)
• Understanding Ethical principles in the IT profession Exam:
  • Duration: 30 mins
  • Exam Format: 16 Multiple Choice questions, 2 Scenario Based Questions
  • Passmark: 13/20 (65%)
• AI and the Digital Ecosystem Exam:
  • Duration: 30 mins
  • Exam Format: 16 Multiple Choice questions, 2 Scenario Based Questions
  • Passmark: 13/20 (65%)

There are no prerequisites to attend this course.

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

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.

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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