BCS Foundation in Artificial Intelligence v 2.0

Artificial Intelligence is no longer experimental – it’s already shaping how organisations make decisions, automate work, and remain competitive.


The BCS Foundation Certificate in Artificial Intelligence gives you a clear, practical understanding of AI, how it is used in real organisations, and the risks, ethics, and governance that come with it. Unlike short or informal AI courses, this is an accredited course that allows individuals and employers to demonstrate knowledge, competence, and professional understanding of AI, aligning with SFIA Plus levels 2 and 3.


Whether you’re building your own skills or developing a capable, responsible workforce, this course focuses on practical application, ethical awareness, and business value, not coding or hype.

Pay with Klarna, PayPal, or card – interest-free instalments available, no credit check. Contact us to arrange live training or payment via invoice.

Accredited Excellence You Can Trust

Duco Digital is a BCS-accredited training provider, offering courses that uphold the highest standards in learning artificial intelligence. Each module aligns with the official BCS syllabus, giving you the knowledge, confidence, and credentials to excel.

Trusted by professionals and organisations worldwide. Certified by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.

About the Course

This accredited foundation-level course introduces Artificial Intelligence in a clear, structured, and business-focused way, and is co-authored by Duco Digital Training's Director, Darren Winter, PhD candidate in AI Ethics.

You’ll explore what AI is (and what it isn’t), how it works, where it adds value in organisations, and how to use it responsibly. The course also covers ethics, regulation, data, risk, and governance – helping learners understand AI not just as a tool, but as a capability that needs oversight and accountability.

Delivered as a flexible self-study course with Pass Assist, this qualification prepares learners to confidently apply AI concepts in the workplace and sit the official BCS exam.

You'll learn:

 • Understand key Artificial Intelligence concepts, terminology, and capabilities
 • Explain how AI, machine learning, and generative AI are used in real organisations
 • Identify practical opportunities for AI within a business or department
 • Understand ethical, legal, and regulatory considerations when using AI
 • Recognise data quality, bias, and risk issues in AI systems
 • Explain how AI supports decision-making, automation, and productivity
 • Contribute to AI discussions with confidence and professional credibility

What you get:

 • Approx. 18 hours of online learning with 12 months’ access
 • BCS eCertificate on passing your exam
 • 1 year access to the BCS eLibrary of over 100 ebooks in business and technology and includes the recommended BCS books for this course
 • 1-year BCS Associate Membership (worth £92) after passing exam
 • Exam fee included — no hidden extras
 • Pass Assist package with live tutor support, practice exams, and exclusive video guides.
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Course Syllabus
Course Requirements
Career Path
course subjects you will learn

Course Syllabus

Define Key AI Terms
Types of AI
Ethical and Legal Considerations
Risk Management of AI
Machine Learning
5 Data Quality Characteristics
Generative AI, Prompt Engineering and LLMs
How Data is Used to Train AI in Machine Learning
Opportunities for AI in Your Organisation
Developing a Business Case
Ongoing Governance Activities with AI
AI Use Cases in the Real World
Eligibility for the course

Course Requirements

No mandatory pre-requisites. Ideally, this course is for business analysts or individuals with experience of being a business analyst and/or have studied a business analyst course.
A good level of English
is recommended
An internet connection with a mobile/tablet or laptop is required

Not sure if this course is right for you?
Contact us to check your suitability before starting.

career opportunities 

Career Path

The BCS Foundation Certificate in Artificial Intelligence helps learners:
 • Demonstrate formal AI knowledge to employers and clients
 • Strengthen CVs with a recognised professional qualification
 • Confidently participate in AI-related projects and decisions
 • Prepare for further AI, data, or digital leadership pathways
 • Future-proof their role as AI becomes embedded across industries.

For employers, it supports workforce upskilling, risk reduction, and better AI decision-making.
  • Health
  • Robotics
  • Engineering & Manufacturing

  • Finance
  • Government
  • Consulting

  • Retail
  • IT & Telecommunications
It's important to note that virtually all sectors can benefit from artificial intelligence (AI) training, as AI is becoming crucial to understand in nearly every industry.

Pass Assist

Your course price isn’t just for learning materials — it includes the complete Pass Assist package, designed to give you the best chance of passing your BCS exam with confidence.

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Two live video calls

Two live video calls with your course trainer for Q&A and a deeper understanding

Practice exam papers

Practice exam papers to test your knowledge and get exam-ready

Exclusive video guides

Exclusive video guides to make a learning plan, maximise the course, and prepare effectively

Tutor support

Tutor support via forum, email, and WhatsApp for help whenever you need it

BCS exam included 

BCS exam fee included — take your exam when you’re ready, at no extra cost

BCS
Books

1 year access to over 100 BCS books in buisness and technology, including the essential BCS business analysis books to help you pass this course
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EMPLOYERS
NEED QUALITY AI SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

75%

Organisations now use AI in at least one business function

44%

Workers’ skills are expected to be disrupted by AI and automation within the next few years

1 in 3

Organisations feel confident their workforce has sufficient AI skills

DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Explore the BCS Diploma in Artificial Intelligence

If you’re looking to build deeper, career-focused expertise across multiple aspects of Artificial Intelligence, the BCS Foundation Pathway in Artificial Intelligence (AI Diploma) may be a better fit. The AI Diploma allows you to explore AI from multiple perspectives — including data, ethics, machine learning, risk, governance, and real-world organisational use — rather than focusing on a single course. Learners select 8 accredited AI awards from a wider suite of options, creating a personalised pathway that reflects their role, interests, or career goals.

Designed by BCS, the Diploma provides a structured, recognised route for professionals who want to demonstrate broad AI competence, not just awareness.
The AI Diploma is ideal if you want to:
 • Develop expertise across multiple AI disciplines, not just the basics
 • Build a strong, evidence-based AI skillset for career progression
 • Support roles in leadership, consultancy, data, IT, governance, or transformation
 • Show employers you understand AI holistically, including risk and ethics
 • Create a flexible, accredited learning pathway aligned to your career.
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Many learners start with the BCS Foundation Certificate in Artificial Intelligence and then progress into the Diploma to broaden their knowledge and strengthen their professional credibility. 
Explore the BCS AI Diploma Pathway or contact us to discuss which pathway best suits your goals.

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Meet Your Instructors

Darren Winter

Company Director and BCS Trainer
I’m Darren, BCS Accredited Trainer and Company Director of Duco Digital Training. I've been teaching AI for over 7 years and am completing my PhD in AI Ethics at Cordoba University.
If you have any questions about choosing the right course for your career, please contact me.

James Mc Connell

Accredited BCS  AI Trainer
James has more than forty years’ experience in technical, management and digital roles across a range of sectors including manufacturing, defence, social enterprise and public services.  He is an engineering graduate and postgraduate in education, business and risk.  James is an experienced speaker, lecturer and instructor and is passionate about empowering people to harness their digital superpowers for good.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is BCS?

BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, is an internationally respected professional organisation, recognised and trusted by businesses, academic institutions, and IT professionals around the world. Representing over 60,000 members across 150 countries,

BCS brings together a global community of technology experts, educators, industry leaders, and policy-makers. Its purpose is to steer the IT profession through ethical and societal challenges, nurture the skills and careers of those within the field, and champion the use of technology for the greater good. Through its qualifications, events, and professional networks, BCS promotes continuous learning, thought leadership, and responsible innovation across the global tech landscape.

What is SFIA Plus?

SFIA Plus is a comprehensive, BCS-developed enhancement of the SFIA framework,  a globally recognised, seven-level framework that provides a common language for defining skills, competencies, and responsibilities in the digital world.

SFIA Plus provides detailed competency, training, and development resources for over 120 IT skills. It serves as a 3D, 7-level career roadmap to help organisations and individuals benchmark skills, define roles, and map career progression. 

Why should I take this course?

AI is now an expected workplace skill, but many people rely on informal learning or unverified courses.

This course stands out because it is:
 • BCS accredited, providing recognised professional certification
 • Aligned to real organisational use of AI, not theory alone
 • Focused on ethical, legal, and responsible AI use
 • Designed to demonstrate competence, not just familiarity
 • Trusted by employers who need assurance their staff understand AI properly

For organisations, this qualification helps ensure AI is used safely, consistently, and responsibly across teams.

Who is this course for?

The BCS Artificial Intelligence Foundation certificate course is ideal for:
 • Professionals who use or oversee AI tools at work
 • Managers and leaders responsible for AI-related decisions
 • Business analysts, consultants, and change professionals
 • IT, data, and digital professionals needing formal AI knowledge
 • Compliance, governance, and risk professionals
 • Anyone looking to build recognised AI competence, not just awareness.

No technical or coding background is required.

What does the course include?

  • Online access to structured modules and lessons that follow the official BCS syllabus
  • Pass Assist support package (tutor calls, practice papers, video guides, discussion forum, email/WhatsApp support)
  • 1 year access to the BCS eLibrary of over 100 ebooks in business and technology and includes the recommended BCS books for this course
  • A personal course login that saves your progress
  • Exam booking guidance and support
  • A BCS eCertificate and 1-year Associate Membership* when you pass
  • VAT.


*New BCS members only

What is Pass Assist?

Pass Assist is our unique support package designed to give you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to pass your BCS exam.

When you enroll in this course, Pass Assist gives you:
  • Two live video calls with your course trainer to ask questions and deepen your understanding
  • Practice exam papers to test your knowledge and get familiar with the exam format
  • Exclusive video guides to help you make a learning plan, get the most from the course, and prepare effectively for the exam
  • Ongoing tutor support via discussion forum, email, and WhatsApp for guidance whenever you need it


With Pass Assist, you’re never learning alone—you have the tools and support to succeed.

When is the start date of the course?

Self-study: Begin right after enrolment — learn anytime, anywhere. Book a 15-minute welcome call and a 15-minute exam prep session with your trainer directly via the course link.

Live training: Held on mutually agreed dates. Contact us to check availability.

How to start the course?

Enrol online now with card, PayPal, or Klarna — or contact us for invoice/bank transfer.

If you prefer live training, please contact us or message us on WhatsApp with a date you would like the training and any requirements, for example, the number of people. 

We train individuals and support teams with their training needs in organisations, colleges, universities, and government departments in different countries. Contact us if you have any questions.

What happens after I enroll?

  1. Click on the enrolment email to gain access.
  2. Complete your study
  3. Book your BCS exam using the link in the BCS email sent to you 14 days after enrolment
  4. Take your exam
  5. Download your BCS certificate from your BCS exam account when you pass
  6. Access your free* 1-year BCS Associate membership from the link in your BCS exam account when you pass
  7. Create a BCS professional profile, access further learning, build networks, and access career tools with a BCS membership

*New BCS members only

What is studying with Duco Digital Training like?


  • Self-paced learning that fits around your schedule

  • Step-by-step modules aligned with the syllabus

  • Our unique Pass Assist package of tutor support, BCS-recommended Books* discussion forums, and exam preparation resources

  • Accredited courses trusted by organisations worldwide

  • BCS certification and membership** that add real career value.


*BCS eBooks as recommended on your syllabus
** Pass the BCS exam to claim your certification. Membership for new BCS members only.

I prefer live training — how can I book this?

Prefer learning in real time with a trainer? We offer live online training for groups of two or more. If you’re learning solo, you can invite a friend or colleague to join. To book, just contact us with your preferred dates and group size, and we’ll confirm availability and customise the session to your needs.

Can organisations buy this course for teams?

Yes. Duco Digital Training partners with organisations, colleges, universities, and government departments around the world. We can enrol teams of any size, giving each learner their own login, progress tracking, and Pass Assist support. Payment is available by invoice or bank transfer, and our self-study approach allows groups to learn consistently, at their own pace, while keeping costs manageable.

How long will I have access to the course? 

You have 12 months to complete all BCS courses and take the exam. For career pathways that include multiple courses, simply contact us if you need extra time.

Live Training for Companies

Looking to train a team?* We deliver bespoke live training in AI for organisations worldwide – online or onsite.
Tailored sessions, group discounts, and the same exam-ready Pass Assist package. Ideal for teams adopting AI tools, developing AI strategies, or needing confidence around ethical and responsible use.
*minimum of two people
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What People Say About Us

The course is really thorough about AI in general, and it covers all of the basic knowledge about AI. As a lecturer myself, I will teach this to my students.
Cholid
The training provided will assist me to conduct AI research projects in a more professional and systematic way. The knowledge provided will be incredibly valuable for my future study in the field of computer vision.
Muhammad
Good training materials for remote learning, and the most impressive part was the speed at which they responded to questions. I also had issues with the exam (through the exam platform, not Duco) and they were really helpful in resolving it.
Tom
The course is really thorough about AI in general, and it covers all of the basic knowledge about AI. As a lecturer myself, I will teach this to my students.
Cholid
The training provided will assist me to conduct AI research projects in a more professional and systematic way. The knowledge provided will be incredibly valuable for my future study in the field of computer vision.
Muhammad
Good training materials for remote learning, and the most impressive part was the speed at which they responded to questions. I also had issues with the exam (through the exam platform, not Duco) and they were really helpful in resolving it.
Tom

Get in touch today to discuss enrolment, team training, or payment options.

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