BCS Foundation Certificate in Artificial Intelligence Instructor-Led
Take your first steps in AI training to understand the principles of AI, its benefits and risks, and the processes behind machine learning.
Format
Online Instructor-Led
Days
2 Days
Date
17/08/2026
Price
£1499
About the course
Artificial intelligence (AI) has boomed in
popularity and use in recent years and is now
widely used. It’s transforming industry and the
future of technology by enabling systems to learn
and mimic human intelligence.
The BCS Essentials Certificate in Artificial Intelligence provides an introduction into key AI terminology and tools and what they mean for society.
Who is it for?
What will I learn?
You will gain a broad understanding of:
There are no entry requirements for this certification. Training with a BCS accredited training provider is recommended.
The syllabus includes training objectives, details of modules and learning hours, plus a recommended reading list:
The BCS Essentials Certificate in Artificial Intelligence provides an introduction into key AI terminology and tools and what they mean for society.
Who is it 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.
What will I learn?
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
There are no entry requirements for this certification. Training with a BCS accredited training provider is recommended.
The syllabus includes training objectives, details of modules and learning hours, plus a recommended reading list:

