Qualification purpose

To provide learners with foundational knowledge of artificial intelligence, digital technologies, data, automation and responsible AI. The qualification should be accessible to learners with limited prior experience and provide a foundation for further study.

Suggested units

Unit 1 – Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

• What is AI?
• History and evolution of AI
• AI terminology
• Machine learning vs AI
• Generative AI
• Examples of AI in everyday life

Unit 2 – Data and Digital Intelligence

• What is data?
• Structured and unstructured data
• Data quality
• Data collection
• Basic data interpretation
• Data privacy

Unit 3 – Generative AI Fundamentals

• Large language models
• Generative AI applications
• Prompt fundamentals
• Text and image generation
• AI limitations
• Hallucinations and misinformation

Unit 4 – Responsible and Ethical AI

• Bias
• Privacy
• Fairness
• Transparency
• Human oversight
• Responsible use of AI

Learning outcomes

Learners should be able to:

1. Explain key AI concepts using appropriate terminology.
2. Identify common applications of AI.
3. Describe how data supports AI systems.
4. Use generative AI tools for basic tasks.
5. Identify common risks associated with AI.
6. Explain the importance of responsible AI use.

Assessment

• AI knowledge test – 30%
• Practical generative-AI task – 30%
• Short case study – 20%
• Responsible-AI reflection – 20%

Reading/resources

Core reading should include introductory AI texts plus selected materials from:

• UK Government
• NIST
• OECD
• UNESCO
• reputable AI technology providers
• introductory academic AI literature

This should move learners from understanding AI to using AI professionally.

Units

1. AI Concepts and Applications
2. Generative AI and Prompt Engineering
3. Data Literacy for AI
4. AI Productivity and Workplace Applications
5. AI Ethics, Privacy and Cybersecurity
6. AI Project

Learning outcomes

Learners should be able to:

• explain different AI technologies;
• select appropriate AI tools for workplace tasks;
• develop effective prompts;
• analyse and interpret basic datasets;
• identify ethical and security risks;
• evaluate AI-generated outputs;
• design a small AI-enabled workplace solution.

Assessment

• Online knowledge assessment
• Practical AI portfolio
• Data interpretation exercise
• Case-study report
• Final applied AI project

The portfolio is particularly important because it provides evidence that learners can actually use AI rather than simply recall definitions.

This becomes a more technical qualification.

Units

1. Principles of Machine Learning

• Supervised learning
• Unsupervised learning
• Classification
• Regression
• Clustering
• Model evaluation

2. Data Analytics for AI

• Data preparation
• Data visualisation
• Descriptive statistics
• Data quality
• Data interpretation

3. Python for AI

• Python fundamentals
• Variables and functions
• Data structures
• Pandas
• Data analysis
• Introduction to machine-learning libraries

4. Generative AI and Prompt Engineering

• Prompt design
• Structured prompting
• Retrieval-augmented generation
• AI workflows
• Evaluation of outputs

5. AI Automation

• Workflow automation
• APIs
• AI agents
• Business-process automation
• Human-in-the-loop systems

6. Responsible AI

• Bias
• Explainability
• Security
• Privacy
• Governance

Assessment

• Practical coding assessment
• Data-analysis project
• AI automation project
• Technical report
• End-point professional project

This is where the institute could become particularly distinctive internationally.

The focus should move from technology to organisational transformation.

Units

1. AI Strategy and Business Transformation
2. Machine Learning for Business
3. Generative AI and Enterprise Applications
4. AI Automation and Intelligent Workflows
5. Data Strategy and AI Infrastructure
6. AI Governance and Risk Management
7. AI Project and Change Management
8. Applied AI Transformation Project

Example project

Learners could be given a real-world organisation and asked to:

Identify an operational problem → evaluate AI opportunities → calculate potential benefits → assess risks → design an AI solution → develop an implementation roadmap → define KPIs.

Assessment

• Strategic business report
• AI feasibility study
• Practical AI solution
• Presentation to a management panel
• Portfolio
• Final transformation project

This should be positioned for graduates, experienced professionals and aspiring AI specialists.

Core units

1. Advanced Machine Learning
2. Applied Generative AI and Large Language Models
3. AI Systems Architecture
4. Data Engineering for AI
5. AI Product Development
6. AI Security and Responsible AI
7. AI Innovation and Entrepreneurship
8. AI Consultancy Practice
9. Major Applied AI Project

Learning outcomes

At this level, learners should be expected to:

• critically evaluate AI technologies;
• design AI solutions for complex organisational problems;
• evaluate competing technical approaches;
• analyse AI system performance;
• assess ethical, legal and operational risks;
• manage AI implementation;
• communicate technical decisions to non-technical stakeholders;
• independently undertake an extended AI project.

The assessment should therefore be substantially more analytical than Level 4/5.

This could become the flagship programme.

It should not simply be “advanced AI programming.” At Level 7, the differentiation should come through strategic analysis, critical evaluation, leadership, governance and independent application.

Core modules

1. Strategic AI Leadership

• AI-driven business models
• Competitive advantage
• AI investment decisions
• Digital transformation
• AI operating models
• Organisational capability

2. Advanced AI Strategy

• AI portfolio management
• Build/buy/partner decisions
• AI maturity models
• Technology roadmaps
• Strategic implementation

3. AI Governance, Risk & Regulation

• AI governance frameworks
• Risk assessment
• Accountability
• Transparency
• Explainability
• Data governance
• Regulatory compliance

4. Generative AI & Enterprise Transformation

• Enterprise LLMs
• AI agents
• RAG
• Copilots
• AI-enabled processes
• Human-AI collaboration

5. AI Ethics & Responsible Innovation

• Algorithmic bias
• Societal impact
• Responsible innovation
• Sustainability
• AI assurance
• Stakeholder governance

6. AI Investment & Business Case Development

• ROI
• TCO
• Business cases
• Benefits realisation
• AI investment portfolios
• Financial modelling

7. AI Change & Transformation Leadership

• Change management
• Workforce transformation
• Skills strategy
• Organisational culture
• AI adoption
• Leadership

8. Strategic AI Consultancy Project

A substantial independent project requiring the learner to address a genuine organisational AI challenge.

I would make the assessment particularly applied:

The final project should be substantial enough to demonstrate independent strategic thinking, rather than simply reproducing taught material.

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