Course description
Understanding Ethical Principles in the IT Profession - BCS Foundation Award
Are you looking for a career in Artificial Intelligence?
Our "Understanding Ethical Principles in the IT Profession - BCS Foundation Award" is designed for people who want to understand Artificial Intelligence, support change and improve business processes.
Understanding Ethical Principles in the IT Profession - BCS Foundation Award explore ethics in relation to your own role and the ethical principles upheld within the IT profession. It identifies common threats to ethical behaviour in IT and the safeguards that can help to minimise these threats. It also explores the role of legislation and corporate governance in ensuring ethical standards are promoted and maintained.
You will learn an understanding of The Importance of Ethics to Society, Business and IT Professionals, knowledge of The Ethical Behaviour Required by IT Professional, understanding The Role of Corporate Governance, understand Relevant Legislation and understand Ethical Dilemmas And Safeguards.
Duco Digital is a BCS (Chartered Institute for IT) accredited training provider of Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning courses. Our online AI courses provide the qualifications you need to develop and enhance your knowledge, business & career. As well as strengthening your current position, these industry-recognised qualifications could open up a range of exciting new opportunities.
You’ll learn about:
- The importance of ethics in society, business and the IT profession
- Ethical behaviour required by IT practitioners
- Corporate governance
- Ethical dilemmas and safeguards
Who is BCS?
Recognised globally by corporations, academics and IT professionals, BCS is the British Computer Society, more commonly known as the Chartered Institute for IT.
They have over 60,000 members in 150 countries, and a wider community of business leaders, educators, practitioners and policy-makers all committed to their mission of leading the IT industry through its ethical challenges, to support the people who work in the industry, and to make IT good for society.
Did you know?
Globally, Artificial Intelligence solutions will be worth more than £30bn by 2024 - boosting productivity up to 30% with up to 25% savings & generate up to $15.7 trillion to the global economy in 2030.
Why Choose Duco Digital Training?
With self-study, you get a whole package of support we call PASS ASSIST, including:
- Free one year BCS Associate membership (normally costing £90)
- Practice exam papers
- Series of support videos to get the most out of your course, making a learning plan and how to prepare for the exam
- 5-star rating
- 95% pass rate.
A live training option is available, please contact us.
What our students say about us:
"The training provided will assist me to conduct AI research projects in a more professional and systematic way. The knowledge provided will be incredibly valuable for my future study in the field of computer vision."— Muhammad Lecturer and AI PhD Candidate
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Meet Our Instructor
Darren Winter is Director at Duco Digital and supports organisations with cutting-edge business intelligence, sales, and marketing automation solutions alongside courses and training in artificial intelligence, business analysis, and data protection across diverse sectors spanning the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and SE Asia.
Noteworthy achievements include training academics in AI for the Indonesian government and teaching students in Technology Sales for the Saudi Arabian government. In 2023, the UK Department of Business and Trade invited him as a leaders of AI for a trade mission to Indonesia where he discussed Indonesian AI and ethical policy with key stakeholders.
He is also studying for his PhD in AI Ethics at Cordoba University, Spain, where he is exploring the impacts of the EU AI Act upon organisations.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Who is this course for?
For who is the "Understanding Ethical Principles in the IT Profession - BCS Foundation Award" course designed for?
Whether you're a seasoned professional honing your expertise or an individual venturing into a new career path, the "Ethical Principles in IT - BCS Course" course caters to you. It's tailored for:
- Aspiring AI Analysts: Individuals driven to dive into the vibrant landscape of artificial intelligence analysis, poised to forge a gratifying career at the forefront of technological innovation.
- AI Enthusiast Students: University scholars aiming to complement their theoretical understanding with hands-on, industry-centric competencies in AI.
- Career Transformers: Professionals contemplating a shift into AI analysis from diverse vocations, eager to leverage their multifaceted expertise in novel AI applications.
- Efficiency Optimization Advocates: Practitioners dedicated to revolutionizing processes and amplifying efficiencies through the strategic integration of AI technologies within enterprises.
- Strategic Decision-Makers and Leaders: Mid-level managers, senior executives, and directors aspiring to fortify their analytical acumen and spearhead strategic initiatives in the AI landscape.
Requirements
- None - no experience or qualifications are needed.
- An internet connection with a mobile/tablet or laptop is required.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
As well as gaining new skills and knowledge, upon successful completion, you will receive a globally recognised certificate (and 5 credits) awarded by BCS at SFIA Plus Level 3, and free annual Associate membership to BCS to further develop your career and grow your professional network.
What Will I Learn?
This Award is designed to enable individuals to explore ethics in relation to their own role and the ethical principles upheld within the IT profession. It aims to show them how to identify common threats to their ethical behaviour and the safeguards that can help to minimise these threats. It also considers the role of legislation and corporate governance in ensuring ethical standards are promoted and maintained.
Career path
This course is part of the BCS Foundation Diploma in Artificial Intelligence which enables you to develop a solid understanding of this cutting-edge technology through efficient bite-size learning.
The diploma requires you to study and pass 8 short, bite-size awards (courses) with exams in 4 areas of AI:
- Business innovation
- Data
- Ethics
- Machine learning and other AI techniques
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Training Course Content
The "Ethical Principles in IT - BCS Course" professional certification is a globally recognised professional qualification which will help develop your knowledge and understanding of:
1. The importance of ethics to society, business, and IT professionals:
- Explain the impact of ethical principles of society.
- Explain the impact of ethical principles on organisations.
- Explain the values and behaviours to be demonstrated by IT professionals.
2. Ethical behaviour required by IT professionals:
- Explain the difference between a rules-based system and principles based system.
- Recognise the key elements of the BCS code of conduct.
- Describe the key points of the ethical standard ISO26000.
- Identify ethical behaviours required to deal with different situations.
3. The role of corporate governance:
- Describe the role of corporate governance in an organisation.
- Identify ways to monitor corporate governance.
4. Legislation:
- List basic business laws and standards that influence the way an organisation operates.
- Identify elements of data privacy laws that organisations must operate within.
5. Ethical dilemmas and safeguards:
- Identify potential ethical dilemmas facing IT professionals and safeguards that can be
implemented. - Explain the term “Sustainability” in relation to IT professionals.
- Describe the key components of the triple bottom line and the impact of this on IT professionals.
Course delivery details
Exam Information of “Understanding Ethical Principles in the IT Profession - BCS Foundation Award” Course:
- It is a 16 multiple-choice exam, 2 scenario based question
- Pass mark is 13/20 points or 65%
- Duration of the exam is 30 minutes
- The exam will be supervised virtually
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