AI Essentials / Literacy (eLearning+Classroom)

This learning journey takes you through the technologies and techniques behind intelligent applications such as expert systems, ChatGPT, and image recognition. It is highly suitable for AI literacy.

We explain artificial intelligence (AI) in an accessible way and cover the key foundational techniques, such as data analysis, machine learning, and deep learning. We also explore various application areas, including clustering, classification, (custom) GPT models, speech and music generation, and expert systems.

This 8-hour e-learning and one full day classroom session is accredited at BCS Essentials level. See the course materials for more information. The programme prepares you for an exam that can be taken via EXIN. A separate exam voucher is required for this (please contact us for more information). Axveco is an Accredited Training Organisation of EXIN/BCS.

This programme is designed for a broad professional audience who want to build a solid foundation in artificial intelligence in an accessible way. The programme is explicitly not limited to IT professionals, but intended for anyone who wants to understand and apply AI in a professional context.

Suitable for:Business professionals and managers who want to use AI in their workProfessionals in marketing, finance, operations, HR, healthcare, logistics, and other domainsConsultants, analysts, and project managers who support or will support AI initiativesIT, data, and innovation professionals who need a foundation before further specialisationAny employee or manager who wants to evaluate, apply, or factor AI into decision-making

The additional classroom day is particularly valuable for participants who prefer learning through interaction. It provides space for questions, exercises, case studies, and reflection with an expert trainer and fellow professionals.

This learning journey provides a clear overview of the technologies and techniques behind modern AI applications, such as expert systems and image and speech recognition. You will learn what AI is, which core techniques are used, and how these translate into practical applications, including numerical models, classification, chatbots, speech and text processing, GPT models, and expert systems.

The programme is accredited at BCS Essentials level and prepares you for the EXIN examination. After completion, you can progress to follow-up pathways such as AI Foundation, Cognitive Augmentation, or Data Driven Business Leadership.

Learning objectives:Understand why data, data science, and AI are vital for the futureDiscover what data science and AI are and how they transform organisationsLearn what algorithms, machine learning, and GPT models are and how they are appliedDevelop awareness of the risks, ethics, and dilemmas surrounding AI and how to mitigate themUnderstand that EU AI guidelines place the human at the centreKnow how to start with a concrete use case within your own work practice

The importance of data, data science, and artificial intelligenceWhat data science and AI are and how they transform organisationsHow algorithms and machine learning work and where they are appliedRisks, ethics, and practical measures for trustworthy and responsible AIUnderstanding EU guidelines for human-centric AIExploring application areas and how to get started yourself

After completing the Essentials, you can further deepen your knowledge by following AI Foundation, Generative AI and Prompting, or AI Ethics. We are happy to help you design your learning pathway based on your interests and needs.

This course starts at your own pace with the e-learning. Going through the entire e-learning will take about eight hours. After completing the e-learning, you can attend one of our classroom sessions. The schedule is posted on our website, where you can enroll yourself for your prefered classroom day: https://axveco.com/en/start-here/