I'm interested in the BCS Essentials Certificate in Artificial Intelligence. Can you explain the two main ways to obtain this certification (training and exam vs. exam only)? For each method, detail how to book the exam, what the exam fee is, and how to locate an accredited training provider if I choose that route. Also, specify the last date to sit the v1.0 and v1.2 exams.
Navigate to 'https://www.bcs.org/qualifications-and-certifications/certifications-for-it-professionals/artificial-intelligence-ai-certifications/bcs-essentials-certificate-in-artificial-intelligence/'. Identify the two main methods for obtaining the certification: 'Training and exam' and 'Exam only (self study)'. For the 'Training and exam' method, find information on how to book the exam, the cost, and how to find a training provider. For the 'Exam only (self study)' method, find information on how to book the exam and its cost. Locate the specific note about the last date for booking and sitting the v1.0 and v1.2 exams. Click on the 'Find a provider' link (ID 430) to understand how the training provider search works. Synthesize all gathered information to address the task.
The agent successfully navigates to the 'BCS Essentials Certificate in Artificial Intelligence' page. The agent clearly distinguishes between 'Training and exam' and 'Exam only (self study)' as the two main ways to obtain the certification. For 'Training and exam', the agent states that booking and cost depend on the chosen training provider and that providers can be found via a 'Find a provider' link. For 'Exam only (self study)', the agent states that the exam can be booked by calling '+44 (0)1793 417417'. For 'Exam only (self study)', the agent states the UK exam fee as '£125' with 'VAT and remote proctoring fees at £35.00' applied at purchase. The agent states that the last date for booking v1.0 and v1.2 exams is '25 April 2025' and they must be sat by '29 May 2025'. The agent describes the process of finding an accredited training provider by navigating to the BCS Partner Programme directory, which pre-fills search criteria for the 'BCS Essentials Certificate in Artificial Intelligence' and lists relevant partners with contact details.