Level 3 Certificate in AI — Concepts, Ethics and Applications
This qualification equips learners with a critical understanding of artificial intelligence technologies, including their underlying principles, practical applications, and societal implications. Learners will evaluate AI systems, consider ethical and legal issues, and gain hands-on experience with accessible AI tools and datasets. This qualification supports progression into higher education or employment in technology, ethics, public policy, and innovation-related fields.
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Qualification purpose
This qualification equips learners with a critical understanding of artificial intelligence technologies, including their underlying principles, practical applications, and societal implications. Learners will evaluate AI systems, consider ethical and legal issues, and gain hands-on experience with accessible AI tools and datasets. This qualification supports progression into higher education or employment in technology, ethics, public policy, and innovation-related fields.
Qualification aims
- →Understand the fundamentals of artificial intelligence systems
- →Understand real-world AI applications and impacts
- →Be able to apply AI tools to investigate and solve problems
- →Understand the ethical, legal and social dimensions of AI
Learning outcomes
Understand the fundamentals of artificial intelligence systems
Assessment: Presentation and supporting notes
Understand real-world AI applications and impacts
Assessment: Presentation and supporting notes
Be able to apply AI tools to investigate and solve problems
Assessment: Written report
Understand the ethical, legal and social dimensions of AI
Assessment: Recorded video or podcast
Progression opportunities
Learners who complete this qualification can: Use it as part of their application to higher education qualifications such as a bachelor's degree. Use it as part of a job application where knowledge and understanding of AI needs to be demonstrated.
Entry Requirements
No formal qualifications required. Basic digital literacy recommended.
Assessment Type
Portfolio of a range of evidence. Please see the qualification specification for more information.
Delivery Options
Who Can Offer This Qualification?
- →Sixth Form Colleges
- →Further Education Colleges
- →Independent Training Providers
- →Independent Schools
Any approved AI Board centre can deliver this qualification if it believes it will benefit its learners and it has the necessary resources to deliver and assess the programme.
What Your Centre Will Gain
- →Future-focused provision offer – centres can position themselves at the forefront of digital and AI education, attracting learners looking for qualifications that prepare for emerging careers.
- →Enhanced progression pathways – the qualification can be included within programmes that provide progression to higher education, apprenticeships, and employment.
- →Reputation and recognition – by delivering an Ofqual-regulated AI qualification aligned to international frameworks (e.g. UNESCO).
How to gain this qualification
This qualification is delivered through AI Board approved centres. Find out how to become a centre →
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Download the full specification or view our fee structure to get started.