Course Overview
Candidates should be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of general concepts in the following areas:
- Human and Artificial Intelligence
- The Machine Learning process
- The benefits, challenges and risks of a Machine Learning project
- The future of humans and machines in Work
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a methodology for using a non-human system to learn from experience and imitate human intelligent behavior. The EXIN BCS Artificial Intelligence Essentials exam tests a candidate’s knowledge and understanding of the terminology and the general principles. This syllabus covers the potential benefits; types of Artificial Intelligence; the basic process of Machine Learning (ML); the challenges and risks associated with an AI project, and the future of AI and Humans in work.
What are the skills covered
- Recall the general definition of human and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- Describe ‘learning from experience’ and how it relates to Machine Learning (ML) (Tom Mitchell’s explicit definition).
- Understand that ML is a significant contribution to the growth of Artificial Intelligence.
- Describe how AI is part of ‘Universal Design,’ and ‘The Fourth Industrial Revolution’.
- Describe the challenges of Artificial Intelligence, and give general examples of the limitations of AI compared to human systems, general ethical challenges AI raises.
- Demonstrate understanding of the risks of Artificial Intelligence, identify a typical funding source for AI projects and list opportunities for AI.
- Demonstrate an understanding that Artificial Intelligence (in particular, Machine Learning) will drive humans and machines to work together;
- List future directions of humans and machines working together.
Who should attend this course
The Artificial Intelligence Essentials certificate is focused on individuals with an interest in, (or need to implement) AI in an organization, especially those working in areas such as science, engineering, knowledge engineering, finance, or IT services.
The following roles could be interested:
- Engineers
- Scientists
- Professional research managers
- Chief technical officers
- Chief information officers
- Organizational change practitioners and managers
- Business change practitioners and managers
- Service architects and managers
- Program and planning managers
- Service provider portfolio strategists / leads
- Process architects and managers
- Business strategists and consultants
- Web page developers
Course Curriculum
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Exam & Certification
EXIN BCS Artificial Intelligence Essentials exam.




