Beyond the technical basics, AI Foundation also dives into real-world applications, ethical challenges, and the future of AI in the workplace. You’ll gain insights into how organizations are adopting AI, what risks and opportunities exist, and how careers are evolving in this fast-moving field. If you’re interested in understanding AI’s potential and preparing for the BCS Foundation certification, this course will help you build the knowledge and confidence to take your next step.
1.1 Key AI definitions and terminology
1.2 Key milestones in AI development
1.3 Types of AI: narrow vs general
1.4 AI's impact on society
1.5 Environmental sustainability in AI
2. Ethical and Legal Considerations
2.1 Ethical concerns: bias and privacy in AI
2.2 Guiding principles for ethical AI development
2.3 Strategies for addressing ethical challenges
2.4 The role of regulation in AI
2.5 Risk management processes in AI
3. Enablers of AI
3.1 Common examples of AI in practice
3.2 The role of robotics in AI
3.3 Machine learning fundamentals
3.4 Common machine learning concepts
3.5 Supervised vs unsupervised learning
4. Finding and Using Data in AI
4.1 Key data terminology and concepts
4.2 Data quality characteristics and importance
4.3 Data handling risks and mitigation strategies
4.4 Big data: purpose and applications
4.5 Data visualization techniques and tools
4.6 Generative AI terminology
4.7 Generative AI and large language models
4.8 Data in the machine learning process
5. Using AI in Your Organization
5.1 Identifying AI opportunities in organizations
5.2 Business case structure and contents
5.3 Stakeholder identification and categorization
5.4 Project management approaches for AI
5.5 Risk, cost, and benefit analysis
5.6 Ongoing governance activities for AI
6. Future Planning and Impact
6.1 AI roles and career opportunities
6.2 Real-world AI applications across industries
6.3 AI's societal impact and future directions
6.4 Consciousness and ethical AI considerations
After completing this course you should be able to:
Attendees should meet the following prerequisites:
The following roles could be interested:
NOK 17.000
