BCS Foundation Award‚ Smart Products, Robotics and Automation
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What you’ll learn
This 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.
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:
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
Curriculum
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
Prerequisites
There are no specific entry requirements for this award. However, some professional experience in a business or IT environment may be advantageous.
Exam info
At the end of this course, you’ll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training Centre, covered by our Certification Guarantee:
BCS Foundation Award Smart Products, Robotics And Automation
Type: 12 multiple-choice questions, 4 scenario-based questions
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
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)
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