BCS Foundation Award - Big data
Explore the role of big data in AI, the relationship between data and information, big data frameworks (including Hadoop), applicable solutions and the processes and techniques used.
Who is this for?
- Digital professionals who are transitioning into a career encompassing AI and machine learning
- Candidates who are looking to move into analytical or research roles within AI
- Employees who want to strengthen their digital credentials and future-proof their career
- Business professionals with a background in science, engineering, knowledge engineering, finance, education or IT services
- Anyone wanting to know more about big data and how their existing data management skills might apply to an AI role
Entry requirements
There are no pre-requisites for entry to the exam.
What will I learn?
This award sits within the Data area of the AI Foundation Pathway, offering a practical understanding of big data, its associated principles and approaches.
You’ll learn about:
- the concept of big data
- working with a big data framework
- big data analytics
- big data and machine learning
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This award contributes 4 credits towards the:
- Foundation Certificate in AI (total credits required: 20)
- Foundation Diploma in AI (total credits required: 36)
Other Data awards in the IA Foundation Pathway include:
How can I prepare for this award?
You can achieve this qualification through virtual or classroom training with a BCS-accredited training provider. As a guide, the estimated total qualification time for this award is 40 hours based around 16 hours of contact time, 23 hours of independent learning and a 30-minute summative assessment. Prices of exams start from £90 + VAT per award - though prices may vary depending on training provider.
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This qualification is not regulated by the following United Kingdom Regulators - Ofqual, Qualifications Wales, CCEA Regulation or SQA.
