IST Artificial Intelligence Training – IST – Institute of Science & Technology

December 7, 2025

The Institute of Science and Technology awards the following Artificial Intelligence Professional Accreditations:

RTechAI Registered Technician in AI

RPAI Registered Practitioner in AI

APAI Advanced Practitioner in AI

Courses Available

IST25TE10	Technical Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
IST25TE20	Intermediate Concepts in Artificial Intelligence
IST25TI10	Large Language Models
IST25TI20	Deep Learning
IST25TI30	Data Science I
IST25TI40	Data Science II

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The IST also has a number of standalone modules and short courses for specific upskilling in technical or soft skills areas.

All courses are aligned with FHEQ levels in Higher Education.
All courses can be tailored to the needs and requirements of participants.
The Institute of Science and Technology is an official UK Learning Provider (UKPRN:10096163).

CPD certificates are issued for all courses.

Please contact us to discuss your training needs: training@istonline.org.uk.

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