About this Course

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This course is primarily for professionals, college students, and advanced high school students who are interested in driving the digital transformation by integrating automation, software, and cutting-edge technologies.  
This course represents a foundational introduction to Digital Transformation, appropriate for learners with a basic familiarity with common business terms and concepts and an interest in digital technology. To succeed in this course, learners should bring their curiosity about how new developments in technology are shaping the way businesses and entire industries operate. This course has no formal prerequisites.

This course focuses on how technology can be used as a competitive advantage in today’s business environment. First, current trends in computing, visual, connectivity and artificial intelligence are outlined with an emphasis on their impact to businesses. Next, we look at digital tools for design, manufacturing, and usage of products. Finally, we look at the applications of these technologies and digital tools across eight key industries. 

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

Summarize digital transformation - what, how and why
Outline important technical trends within today’s economy
Identify digital tools that can be applied to transform business processes
Apply digital transformation to a variety of industries

Course developed in partnership with Fram Akiki of Joun Technologies.

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Beginner Level

Learners should bring their curiosity about how new developments in technology are shaping the way businesses and entire industries operate.

Approx. 18 hours to complete

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Skills you will gain

Digital transformation
Systemic thinking
Identification Systems
PLM Software
Cloud Computing

Flexible deadlines

Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.

Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Coursera Labs

Includes hands on learning projects.

Learn more about Coursera Labs

Beginner Level

Learners should bring their curiosity about how new developments in technology are shaping the way businesses and entire industries operate.

Approx. 18 hours to complete

English

Could your company benefit from training employees on in-demand skills?

Try Coursera for Business

Instructor

Instructor rating

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Siemens

4,029 Learners

2 Courses

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

3 hours to complete

An Introduction to Digital Transformation

3 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 21 min), 18 readings, 1 quiz

6 videos

Welcome to Digital Transformation1mWhy Digital Transformation?1m5 Factors for Successful Digital Transformation2mA Closer Look at Digital Transformation6mThe Product Lifecycle1mThe Digital Twin6m

18 readings

Meet Your Course Expert1mConnect to Other Siemen's Professionals10mGlobal Course Competencies2mEarning a Digital Badge2mWhat You Can Expect2mKey Considerations of Digital Transformation10mDigital Transformation Strategy Can Fuel Innovation10mDigital Maturity10mThe 3 Stages of The Product Lifecycle2mThe Power of the Digital Twin10mAutomotive and Transportation7mIndustry Dynamics & Trends 4mIndustry Solutions1mKey Questions13mIndustrial and Heavy Machinery8mIndustry Dynamics and Trends10mIndustry Solutions4mKey Questions10m

1 practice exercise

An Introduction to Digital Transformation30m

Week2

Week 2

3 hours to complete

Technology Trends - Computing & Visual

3 hours to complete

9 videos (Total 38 min), 13 readings, 1 quiz

9 videos

How Computing Drives Digital Transformation7mComputing and The Operating System4mWhat is hardware?7mWhat is software?2mThe Advantages of Cloud & Edge Computing1mThe Value of Cloud Computing3mA Closer Look at Edge Computing and Cloud Computing5mThe Future of Computing Technology4mAugmented Reality, Virtual Reality, and Mixed Reality2m

13 readings

Computers and Hardware15m5 Trending Programming Languages10mThin Client vs. Thick Client10mComputing Trends that Shape Enterprises12mHow Cloud Computing Impacts Technology Evolution10mEdge Computing vs. Cloud Computing5mModels of Cloud Computing10mWhat are AR, VR, and MR?18mThe Future of Visual Technology8mThe Aerospace and Defense Industry7mIndustry Dynamics and Trends10mIndustry Solutions10mKey Questions15m

1 practice exercise

Technology Trend - Computing & Visual30m

Week3

Week 3

3 hours to complete

Technology Trends - Connectivity

During week three of the course, you will be introduced to another key trend in digital transformation: connectivity. You will explore key technologies related to connectivity. At the end of the week, you will examine how digital transformation operates in the Electronics and Semiconductors Industry. At the end of this week is also our mid-course exam. This will cover all instructional information from weeks one to three.

3 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 31 min), 8 readings, 2 quizzes

8 videos

Digital Connectivity3mWired Communications5mWireless Communications4mEvolution of Cellular Networks2mWhat is 5G?2m5G Communications7mThe Internet of Things4mHow the Internet of Things Can Be Used in Manufacturing1m

8 readings

How Connectivity Drives Digital Transformation10mConnectivity Technical Terms & Network Devices10mWireless Technologies5mThe Difference Between 4G and 5G5mElectronics and Semiconductors6mIndustry Dynamics and Trends5mIndustry Solutions4mKey Questions16m

2 practice exercises

Technology Trend - Connectivity30mDigital Transformation Mid-Course Exam (Weeks 1-3)1h

Week4

Week 4

3 hours to complete

Technology Trends - Artificial Intelligence

3 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 34 min), 15 readings, 1 quiz

8 videos

Early Applications Made Possible4mArtificial Intelligence3mAI Approaches6mAI and The Future of Manufacturing2mAI and Machine Learning6mCognitive Computing5mModern Deep Learning Techniques1mThe Future of AI: Risks and Challenges3m

15 readings

What is AI?10mThe Symbiotic Relationship7mAn Underlying Infrastructure1mTechnology Trends That Leap-Frog AI16mApplications in AI10mGrowth and Future of AI10mTop Challenges of AI9mEnergy and Utility10mIndustry Dynamics and Trends10mIndustry Solutions10mKey Questions7mMedical8mIndustry Dynamics and Trends7mIndustry Solutions6mKey Questions12m

1 practice exercise

Technology Trend - Artificial Intelligence30m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

by KSDec 26, 2022

A very well structured and informative course. A deeper look into specific areas of how to drive projects in these spheres would have been excellent information for the learners

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