BCS Foundation Award How AI Can Support Your Organisation

BCS Foundation Award - How AI Can Support Your Organisation

Explore the evolution of AI from its inception to present day, and identify potential future AI opportunities which exist to drive organisational strategy at all levels.

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Course Details

This award is designed for those wishing to gain an understanding of how artificial intelligence (AI) can play a role shaping the future of their organisation.

Candidates will explore the evolution of AI from its inception to present day, and identify potential future AI opportunities which exist to drive organisational strategy at all levels. It will consider how AI can make improvements to processes, products and services, enabling an organisation to gain a competitive edge within the market, and the benefits and potential implications it has for the human workforce.

This award has been created alongside a selection of other awards in the AI space which offer candidates a clear pathway of progression into other disciplines of IT along with a broader knowledge of AI in the workplace. This makes it ideally suited for those looking for a change in career, an upskilling workforce, sustainable employers and individuals with a background in: science, engineering, knowledge engineering, finance, education or IT services.

You'll learn about:

An understanding of the evolution of AI
An understanding of the shape and structure of organisations
An understanding of the role of AI in an organisation
An understanding of the art of the possible.

This award contributes 5 credits towards the:

Foundation Certificate in AI (total credits required: 20)
Foundation Diploma in AI (total credits required: 36).

Course curriculum

1. Learning objectives
2. AI and ML
3. A brief history of AI
4. Timeline of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML)
5. A brief history of AI
6. A brief history of AI
7. A brief history of AI
8. A brief history of AI
9. A brief history or AI
10. A brief history of AI
11. A brief history of AI
12. A brief history of AI
13. Key features of the 3rd and 4th industrial revolution
14. Key features of the 3rd and 4th industrial revolution
15. Key features of the 3rd and 4th industrial revolution
16. Key features of the 3rd and 4th industrial revolution
17. Key features of the 3rd and 4th industrial revolution
18. Key features of the 3rd and 4th industrial revolution
19. Key features of the 3rd and 4th industrial revolution
20. Key features of the 3rd and 4th industrial revolution
21. Key features of the 3rd and 4th industrial revolution
22. Key features of the 3rd and 4th industrial revolution
23. Key features of the 3rd and 4th industrial revolution
24. Key features of the 3rd and 4th industrial revolution
25. Key features of the 3rd and 4th industrial revolution
26. Key features of the 3rd and 4th industrial revolution
27. Key features of the 3rd and 4th industrial revolution
28. Knowledge check
1. Learning objectives
2. Organisational structures
3. Organisational structures
4. Organisational strategies
5. Organisational strategies
6. Organisational culture
7. Organisational culture
8. Organisational culture
9. Organisational culture
10. Knowledge check
1. Learning objectives
2. How AI can improve process in an Organisation
3. How AI can improve process in an Organisation
4. How AI can improve process in an Organisation
5. Identify the use of AI to improve a product
6. Identify the use of AI to improve a product
7. The role of AI in an organisation
8. Knowledge check
1. Learning objectives
2. Assessing the business environment
3. Assessing the business environment
4. Assessing the business environment
5. Assessing the business environment
6. Assessing the business environment
7. Assessing the business environment
8. Assessing the business environment
9. Assessing the business environment
10. Assessing the business environment
11. SWOT
12. SWOT Template
13. SWOT example
14. The balanced score card
15. GAP analysis
16. Capability assessment
17. NASA Technology Readiness
18. NASA Technology Readiness
19. NASA Technology Readiness
20. Knowledge check
1. Learning objectives
2. The art of the possible
3. Business case
4. Structuring a business case
5. Fail fast
6. Safety culture
7. Early adopters
8. Change management
9. Change management
10. Ethics
11. Dilemmas
12. User-centred design
13. The value of iterative and incremental design
14. Prototyping
15. Continuous improvement
16. Continuous improvement - Kaizen
17. MVP
18. Agile development
19. Knowledge check
1. Reading list
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2. Preparation for the exam
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About this course

£275.00
92 lessons
Tutor support and student forum
Includes exam cost
12 months access

Questions

Who is it For?

This award is designed for those wishing to gain an understanding of how artificial intelligence (AI) can play a role shaping the future of their organisation.
What Will I Learn?

Candidates will explore the evolution of AI from its inception to present day, and identify potential future AI opportunities which exist to drive organisational strategy at all levels. It will consider how AI can make improvements to processes, products and services, enabling an organisation to gain a competitive edge within the market, and the benefits and potential implications it has for the human workforce.
Exam

A 30 min. ‘closed book’ exam, with 18 multiple-choice questions & 1 scenario-based question (worth 2 marks). The pass mark is 65% (13/20) and you can take the exam from home (computer with webcam required). You will have 12 months access to the course to help you prepare.
Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this award. However, some professional experience in a business or IT environment may be advantageous.
What do I Get?

As well as gaining new skills and knowledge, upon successful completion, you will receive a globally recognised certificate (and 4 credits) awarded by BCS at SFIA Plus Level 3, and free annual Associate membership to BCS to further develop your career and grow your professional network.
How Long Does it Take to Complete?

The BCS recommend 50 hours of learning to prepare for the exam, including 16hrs using this course and a further 33.5 hrs of independent study.
What Support Is Available?

A qualified tutor is on hand to answer any questions you have about the course and the content, via email or student discussion forum.
What Career Support Is Available?

When you pass your course, you will receive a one-year free membership to the BCS (worth £90) which offers professional networking and career development opportunities through their careers service: ’Springboard'.

Instructor

Company Director and BCS Accredited Trainer Darren Winter

Darren Winter is the Founder and Company Director of Duco Digital the leading online UK BCS (Chartered Institute for IT) accredited provider of Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Business Analysis and Data Protection courses for individuals and businesses. He is a BCS accredited trainer and a regular guest speaker about technology, and champion of small business.

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