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BCS Foundation Certificate in Artificial Intelligence

Take the next step in developing your knowledge and understanding of artificial intelligence with this new certificate. Learn the general principles of AI, its potential implications and capabilities and how to assess AI products and services from multiple angles.

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Certification:

BCS Foundation Certificate

Duration:

  • Duration - 3 days
  • Attendance - 9:30am to 4:30pm each day (online tutor - led)
  • Upcoming course dates are 4th, 11th & 18th March 2026
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Who is this course for?

  • Engineers, scientists, organisational change practitioners, service architects, program and planning managers, web developers, chief technical officers, service provider portfolio strategists / leads, business strategists and consultants.
  • Anyone with an interest in (or need to implement) artificial intelligence in an organisation, especially those working in areas such as science, engineering, knowledge engineering, finance, education or IT services.
  • Open to residents or workers in the Tay Cities and Edinburgh & South East Scotland City Regions.Supported by DigiTay, part of the Tay Cities Region Deal, and DDI, part of the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal, for another year.

What qualifications will I gain?

BCS Foundation Certificate

What will I learn on the course?

You will gain a broad understanding of:
  • Ethical and sustainable human and artificial intelligence
  • Artificial Intelligence and robotics
  • Applying the benefits of AI - challenges and risks
  • Starting AI: how to build a Machine Learning toolbox - theory and practice
  • The management, role and responsibilities of humans and machines

Application Information

How will this help my career?

Industry-recognised certificationEnhances employability for roles requiring knowledge of artificial intelligence.