Course overview
Interested in artificial intelligence? Begin your journey to a successful AI career with this exciting online professional course.
You’ll start by exploring the historical and evolutionary aspects of artificial intelligence, before looking at the impact AI has on society. You’ll also develop a wealth of theoretical knowledge to help you understand key concepts and algorithms, so you can go forward and develop your own innovative solutions.
You’ll cover a wealth of key topics, including:
- essential AI principles and techniques
- ethical and professional responsibilities of AI professionals
- the role of algorithms in real-life problem-solving
Once you’ve successfully completed the course, you have the opportunity to study one of our popular postgraduate computing courses – including a PG Cert, PG Dip or full Masters degree.
What you'll learn
- This module is ideal if you’re new to artificial intelligence, as it’s designed as an introductory course.
- You’ll cover the three fundamentals of artificial intelligence: search, knowledge presentation and sharing.
- Develop a strong understanding of data requirements and programming paradigms within AI.
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
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Duration study load
Our Understanding Artificial Intelligence online professional course has a study duration of 13 weeks, including a one-week induction to help you settle into online study.
Entry requirements
No formal qualifications or experience is necessary.
As our modules are delivered in English, a high proficiency of English is required. If English isn’t your first language, your ability should be equivalent to an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5. Don’t worry if you don’t hold an IELTS or equivalent qualification – we offer a free online English test to assess your proficiency.
You don’t need to prove your English ability if you’re a national of, or have completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree in, any of these countries.
Pathways
- Please note, acceptance on to a postgraduate qualification is subject to meeting the entry requirements of your chosen programme
- Additional computing online professional courses, such as Launching into Cyber Security or The Data Professional
- PG Cert Artificial Intelligence (60 credits)
- PG Dip Artificial Intelligence (120 credits)
- MSc Artificial Intelligence (180 credits)
Course features
- Study 100% online, part-time, without the need for a career break.
- Receive an online professional course certificate from the University of Essex, a top 40 UK university (Complete University Guide 2024).
Assessment
You’ll be assessed exclusively through assignments. These include assessed discussion forums, written assignments and journal entries.
We’re committed to providing frequent and transparent feedback in the following ways:
- our assessment criteria are designed to be simple and transparent
- you’ll always be aware of your current provisional grade, right from the start
- you’ll be able to clearly view your marks in your gradebook whenever you log on to the learning platform
- there’s a seven-day turnaround for marking and feedback of assessed work
- you’ll have regular contact with your Student Support team, with whom you can discuss any concerns as soon as they arise
Delivery
Studying online gives you the freedom to complete your qualification when and where it suits you – at home, during your lunch hour or in a café.
Our online professional courses are delivered through a virtual learning environment (VLE) instead of a traditional campus. This means you’ll have access to your study materials 24/7, including:
- multimedia lecturecasts made up of written content, short videos, animation, audio recordings, infographics, short tests and mini-assignments
- discussion forums for you to chat about the module content with fellow students
- live Q&A sessions with your tutors
- a comprehensive eLibrary of textbooks and academic journals
- support from academic staff and your dedicated Student Support team
To ensure you receive high-quality tutor support, each class is capped at 20 students.
Subjects
This includes the definition of AI, professional and ethical issues, as well as key application areas (Industry 4.0 and FinTech)
Including the Alan Turing Test, knowledge representation and approaches to developing learning systems
About University of Essex Online
University of Essex Online delivers 100% online part-time courses in business, computing, education, health, law, criminology and psychology. The qualifications we offer include CertHEs and Bachelors degrees at undergraduate level, and PG Certs, PG Dips and Masters degrees at postgraduate level, with study durations ranging from 8 months to 4 years.
We are one of the longest-running providers of 100% online degrees in the UK. All our courses are specifically designed for online delivery, combining silver-standard teaching with the latest technology and enabling you to gain a top-class education from anywhere in the world.
All our qualifications are awarded and validated by the University of Essex, an award-winning university with a 50-year heritage of teaching and research excellence. On completion of your studies, you’ll be invited to graduate at the University of Essex’s Colchester campus. You will receive the same certificate as campus-based students – your mode of study is only mentioned on your academic transcript.
Gaining an undergraduate qualification with the University of Essex Online also puts you in good stead for your career prospects. Results from their 2021 student survey showed:
- 92% of students said their course helped develop their research skills
- 89% of students say their studies fit with their future plans
- 25% of students saw their salaries increase by up to 10%
