BCS Foundation Award - Knowledge-based systems
Get to know about knowledge-based systems: what they are; how they work; how they complement machine learning; and how they deal with uncertainty, so you’re able to recognise when and where they add value.
Who is this for?
- Digital professionals who need to build their technical knowledge in AI or gain insight into an individual component
- Candidates aiming to move into a career working with artificial intelligence
- Individuals with an interest in AI and a background in science, engineering, knowledge engineering, finance, education or IT services
Entry requirements
There are no pre-requisites for entry to the exam.
What will I learn?
This award sits within the Machine learning and other AI techniques area of the AI Foundation Pathway offering you core knowledge and a defined progression route to a technical career in AI.
Learning includes:
- an introduction to knowledge-based systems
- rules of knowledge-based systems
- case-based reasoning
- uncertainty
- the inference engine
Download our latest syllabus (PDF)
This award contributes 5 credits towards the:
- Foundation Certificate in AI (total credits required: 20)
- Foundation Diploma in AI (total credits required: 36)
Other Machine learning and other AI techniques 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 50 hours based around 16 hours of contact time, 33 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.
Classroom
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How do I take the exam?
Find a provider
Get in touch with your nearest BCS-accredited training provider to ask about their bitesize training course.
Book your exam
If you're studying for this qualification without a training provider you can sit this exam directly with BCS.
How do I book an exam?
Call +44 (0)1793 417417 to book your exam
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This qualification is not regulated by the following United Kingdom Regulators - Ofqual, Qualifications Wales, CCEA Regulation or SQA.
