Course description

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). 

HEaTED 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.

The course covers:

• 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