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Overview
BCS AI Foundation gives you vendor-neutral AI fundamentals designed for professionals with an interest in, or need to implement, AI in an organisation.
What you will gain
- Ethical and sustainable approaches to human and artificial intelligence
- Artificial intelligence and robotics in practice
- The benefits of AI - and the associated challenges and risks
- Getting started with AI: building a machine learning toolbox (theory and practice)
- How humans and machines work together - roles, responsibilities and future directions
Who this course is for
- Engineers, scientists, organisational change practitioners and managers
- Project, programme and planning managers, service architects and managers
- Web developers, chief technical officers, service provider portfolio strategists and leads
- Business strategists and consultants
- Anyone with an interest in, or need to implement, artificial intelligence in an organisation
Benefits
Understand AI in plain English
Learn what AI is (and is not) so you can cut through jargon and hype.
Talk to stakeholders with confidence
Use the right language to discuss AI with suppliers, experts and decision-makers.
Spot where AI can add value
Identify realistic ways AI can support analysis, reporting and decision-making.
Recognise AI risks and ethics
Understand issues like bias, transparency and accountability in AI use.
Prepare for further AI learning
Lay the groundwork for more advanced or specialised AI training.
Gain a respected AI qualification
Work towards the BCS Foundation Certificate in Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Delivery
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This course gives you a clear and practical understanding of core AI concepts. You’ll learn how AI works at a high level, where it’s used, and what it means for organisations and teams - so you can talk about AI with confidence and pass your BCS AI Foundation exam.
Understand AI fundamentals
Learn what AI is, how it differs from traditional software, and key AI terminology.
Explore common AI techniques
Get a high-level view of approaches such as machine learning and natural language processing.
See how AI is used in practice
Discover real-world AI applications in organisations, including areas such as science, engineering, finance, education and IT services.
Recognise benefits and risks
Understand where AI can add value, and where ethics, bias and governance matter.
Prepare for the exam
Build confidence with a structured course aligned to the BCS AI Foundation syllabus.
Gain recognition
Follow a clear route to the BCS Foundation Certificate in AI.
Curriculum
The BCS AI Foundation course covers all topics required by the official BCS Foundation Certificate in Artificial Intelligence syllabus.
- AI fundamentals and historical context
- Ethical, legal and regulatory frameworks
- AI enablers, robotics and machine learning
- Data management and generative AI
- Implementing AI in organisations
- Future planning and the societal impact of AI
Full curriculum details
An introduction to AI and historical development
- State the definitions of key artificial intelligence terms.
- Identify key milestones in the development of artificial intelligence.
- Identify different types of AI.
Ethical and legal considerations
- Identify the role of ethics in AI.
- State key ethical concerns in AI.
- Identify guiding principles in the use of ethical AI.
Enablers of artificial intelligence
- List common examples of AI.
- Identify robotics in AI.
- Describe machine learning.
- Identify common machine learning concepts.
Finding and using data in artificial intelligence
- State key data terms.
- Identify the characteristics of data quality.
- State the risks associated with handling data in AI.
- Identify data visualisation techniques and tools.
- State key generative AI terms.
- Identify the use of data in the Machine Learning process.
Using AI in your organisation
- Identify opportunities for AI in your organisation.
- Identify project management approaches.
- Identify governance activities associated with implementing AI.
Future planning and impact – human plus machine
- Describe the roles and career opportunities presented by AI.
- Identify AI uses in the real world.
- Identify AI’s impact on society.
- Describe the future of AI.
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Exam & certification
What to expect from the BCS AI Foundation exam and how we help you prepare.
- Format: Multiple choice (objective test)
- Questions: 40
- Pass mark: 65% (26 correct)
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Materials: Closed book
- Prerequisites: None
- Results: Same day
- Exam access: Online
Your path to success
Learn
Build a solid understanding of AI fundamentals through live or self-paced lessons.
Practice
Boost your confidence by revisiting key concepts and using example questions.
Pass
Take the BCS AI Foundation exam with a clear grasp of the syllabus and what to expect.
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FAQs
Is this course suitable if I work in projects or change?
Yes. The course is suitable for engineers, scientists, organisational change practitioners, service architects, project, programme and planning managers, web developers, chief technical officers, service provider portfolio strategists and leads, business strategists and consultants – and anyone with an interest in, or need to implement, artificial intelligence in an organisation.
How is the BCS AI Foundation course delivered?
BCS AI Foundation is available as both an instructor-led and a self-paced course.
In the instructor-led format, you join live online sessions, take part in explanations and discussions, and prepare for the BCS AI exam with an accredited trainer.
In the self-paced format, you study online in your own time using structured modules and resources aligned with the BCS AI Foundation syllabus.
Is the exam included?
Yes. This course includes preparation for the BCS Foundation Certificate in Artificial Intelligence exam, with full details provided in your joining instructions.
How will this course help me in my current role?
Focus on being able to understand AI proposals, challenge suppliers, join AI-related discussions, and contribute to AI initiatives even without being technical.
Can my organisation run this training for a team?
Yes. We can deliver BCS AI training for groups so teams can build a shared understanding of AI concepts and implications.
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