Level 1 Certificate in AI Foundations

Understand what AI can and cannot do, and use it safely for everyday work.

For: Anyone. No technical background needed.
Entry: None
Format: Self-paced online, about 20 hours
Assessment: 40-question online exam (pass mark 65%) and one short practical task.
Price: £349Launch prices, subject to confirmation.

Syllabus

1.1
What AI is and is not
A short history, machine learning versus generative AI, and the terms you will meet.
1.2
How language models work
Tokens, training, context windows, and why models make confident mistakes.
1.3
Prompting fundamentals
Clear instructions, context, examples, and improving a result step by step.
1.4
Everyday work with AI
Writing, summarising, research, analysis and meeting notes.
1.5
Checking AI output
Spotting invented facts, verifying against sources, recognising bias.
1.6
Responsible use
Personal data and UK GDPR, copyright, AI literacy duties under the EU AI Act, workplace policy.

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