Digital Technologies - Artificial Intelligence Solutions and Applications Higher National Certificate - HNC

This exciting one-year blended learning course (face-to-face and online classes) will give you a broad introduction to digital technologies combined with some specific, industry relevant specialist options. You will gain sound knowledge of the basic concepts of digital technology. Along with practical skills and theoretical knowledge, you will also develop a wide range of transferable skills, such as communication, teamwork, research and analysis, which are highly valued in higher education and the workplace.

The specialist focus of the course is the Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Intelligent Systems – including data gathering, validation and processing. You will be introduced to the science behind machine learning and explore themes around the future of AI to solve real-world problems. You will investigate different AI types and their applications and develop skills to be able to evaluate the technical and ethical challenges and opportunities around AI.

The course has been designed with the input of employers who were involved in every stage of designing the programme. The course is designed to give students the necessary skills to further their studies with a level 5 and beyond into university or enter employment.

The course is Thursday evenings at South Thames College, Wandsworth (6-9pm) and Saturday mornings online (9.30-1.30pm).