Course overview
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Make sense of AI – without the need to be technical.
The BCS Essentials Certificate in Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the perfect starting point if you want to understand what AI actually is, how it works, and what it means for your organisation – without overloading you with jargon.
It’s ideal for managers and team leaders who are working with AI-driven projects and need to speak the language with confidence, as well as anyone simply looking to build a clear, practical understanding of AI in the workplace before going further.
You’ll cover the fundamentals, including the benefits, risks, and limitations of AI, as well as an introduction to how machine learning works.
Once you complete this online AI course, you’ll have a solid, recognised grounding in one of today’s most in-demand topics – and be ready for the next step up: the BCS Foundation Certificate in AI.
Who's It For?
The BCS Essentials Certificate in Artificial Intelligence is great if you’re:
Looking to build a clear understanding of AI and how it applies to organisations
Professionals who have an interest in, or need to support, AI adoption within their role
Job outcomes
- Junior admin/office roles in tech-enabled businesses
- Customer service roles in digital-first companies
- Entry-level IT support (with further study)
- Marketing or operations assistant roles using AI tools
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
- Virtual
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Duration study load
30 learning hours, plus 1 exam
3-month support period
Delivery
Self-study
e-Learning
Entry requirements
You don’t need any prior experience or qualifications to enrol on the BCS Essentials Certificate in AI.
Course features
24/7 access to our all-in-one virtual learning platform, mystudyspace
Online Induction Programme and AI-led videos
The BCS AI and Machine Learning eBook to support you throughout your studies
FREE online study planners
Our friendly Student Services team to help you with non-academic questions
Assessment
To successfully gain your BCS qualification, you'll sit one 20-question multiple-choice exam. You’ll have 30 minutes to complete your exam.
If English is your second language, you’re entitled to 25% additional time and the use of a paper language dictionary during the exam.
Subjects
*Please note that tutor support is not currently included on ICS Learn’s BCS courses.
• An Introduction to AI and Historical Development
• Ethical and Legal Considerations
• Enablers of Artificial Intelligence
• Finding and Using Data in Artificial Intelligence
• Using AI in Your Organisation
• Future Planning and Impact – Human Plus Machine
About ICS Learn
As the world’s most experienced flexible learning provider, we specialise in online learning with real-world impact.Whether you're looking to break into a new field, advance in your current role, or gain a promotion, our self-paced, 100% online courses make it simple to study at your own pace, on your own terms.Suited for those across virtually any industry, our wide range of globally recognised qualifications include:CIPD HR and L&D coursesAAT Accountancy & Bookkeeping coursesICB & Sage Payroll courses CMI Management coursesPRINCE2 Project Management coursesCIPS Procurement coursesBCS Information Technology coursesWith anytime enrolment, 24/7 online course access, and expert tutor support, we make it easy to fit learning around your life – and not the other way around.That’s why every year we help thousands of busy professionals just like you gain the skills they need for a career they’ll love. Enrol today!
