Type of Course: Personal Development
Course Reference: HOC-013

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Course duration: 20 hours over 6 weekly sessions

CPD Points: 20 CPD Points
Hosting Mode: Online 

This six week course offers 20 hours of live online sessions and self-paced learning, preparing participants for RTechAI registration with the Institute of Science and Technology (IST). 

Upon completion of this course, delegates will gain entry-level AI skills and professional accreditation.

Summary

This six week course includes 20 hours of live online sessions, complemented by self-paced learning. 

We are pleased to collaborate with the Institute of Science and Technology (IST), a diverse professional body with members spanning various disciplines, including Science, Technology, Computing, and the Creative Arts. The IST has recently introduced a new registration for technical staff specialising in artificial intelligence. Given AI's rapidly expanding influence on society, this course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge required to register as a Registered Technician in Artificial Intelligence (RTechAI).

Already a major part of our lives, its influence and impact on society is growing at an even faster pace. As part of the AI Professional Accreditation at the Institute of Science and technology this training provides you with AI skills to the entry level criteria required for the IST. Delegates are then able to use the letters RTechAI after their name.

Upon completing the course, participants then have the knowledge to apply for IST's AI Professional Accreditation and can use the designation RTechAI. Please see here for more information on the different AI registration levels offered by the IST and explore the course FAQs below.

If AI is entirely new to you and you have no experience of using any AI tools then our 'AI for Technicians: An Introduction' will be a better option to start learning about AI

Aims and Objectives

Aim: To equip participants with increased awareness, insight and risk analysis in order to better engage with AI.

Objectives: 

• What is AI?

• How is ethics involved in AI development?

• What is the AI development pipeline and where do I fit in?

• What different types of AI are there?

• How do I find out more and update my CPD on AI?

• What risks do I need to be aware of?

• Potential accountability in future legislation and regulation

• What interpersonal skills and communication skills do I need in order to facilitate an AI build?

• How can I critically evaluate an AI programme?

• What Professional Standards and Codes relate to AI models?

• Future perspectives

Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants are expected to be able to:

• Have a basic level knowledge of AI systems 

• Work within a team developing AI

• Know how to find out more about AI

• Critically analyse AI models

• Develop interpersonal skills in AI

• Uphold Professional Standards

• Continue a CPD record

• Complete a draft of the RTechAI application form for the Institute of Science and Technology

Course Fee & Delivery

Please note: this fee includes IST fees for membership and accreditation.

HEaTED members

Online: £967 

Course credits

5 x online course credits

More about course credits.

Non-members

Online: £1,167 

Training is VAT exempt, and the price stated is the final amount payable. 

FAQs

Does this course accredit me or do I need to apply? 

You become accredited on approval of your submitted application form that we write during the course together.  You do not need to apply. 

PLEASE NOTE: For delegates undertaking the course first cohort (2024-2025) through HEaTED, you do not need to apply separately with IST, however, future cohorts may need to.

Do I need to be an IST member to take the course? 

No

Do I need to be an IST member to be accredited? 

Yes. The first year’s IST membership and RTechAI registration fees will be covered and included within the overall course fees.

What if I miss a day? 

You will catch up via the recorded sessions.

Notes

Please Note: Pre-course directed learning activity is required which will take around 2 hours.

This activity is subject to minimum group numbers but can be delivered on-site at your institution at a time and date to suit your team. Please contact us at enquiries@heated.ac.uk for more information.

For HEaTED members, we offer 1 free place for every 10 bookings.