Introduction to Digital Transformation Part 2

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University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

Introduction to Digital Transformation Part 2

This course is part of IBM & Darden Digital Strategy Specialization

Instructors: Rajkumar Venkatesan +2 more

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

193 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

Skills you'll gain

Category: Cloud Computing
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Business Transformation
Category: Data Integrity
Category: Cloud Platforms
Category: Data Infrastructure
Category: Case Studies
Category: Organizational Development
Category: Performance Improvement
Category: Emerging Technologies
Category: Digital Transformation
Category: Digital Analysis
Category: Business Technologies
Category: Cloud Infrastructure
Category: Data Storage Technologies
Category: HR Tech

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Category: Cloud Storage

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Assessments

3 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the IBM & Darden Digital Strategy Specialization

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There are 4 modules in this course

This course was designed to further your understanding of digital transformation so you can leverage digitization to improve business function performance. You'll learn how to build out your core digital infrastructure, with a focus on cloud computing, data integrity and digital platforms. You'll explore how digitization is transforming various business functions and organization units and learn how to

Data is key to digital transformation. In this module, you’ll learn how to build out your core digital infrastructure, a critical component of your digital transformation stack. By the end of this module, you'll be able to explain the impact of cloud computing on business processes, consider how to leverage cloud computing to store and share data, list requirements for data integrity and security, and learn how to organize the IT function to collect and store data efficiently.

What's included

9 videos1 assignment

9 videosTotal 41 minutes

Digital Infrastructure1 minute
Traditional Coca-Cola Business Model3 minutes
Digital Coca-Cola Business Model3 minutes
Cloud Computing6 minutes
Data Integrity6 minutes
Digital Platforms5 minutes
Digital Platforms Case Studies3 minutes
Cyber Security Interview7 minutes
IT Leadership Interview7 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Digital Infrastructure30 minutes

Change as a constant has never been truer than with digital transformations. In this module, we will look at the key drivers of digital transformation, opportunities they have already established and the challenges they bring. Then we will explore emerging trends and technologies, what is possible/likely in the future, and currently what we're seeing in practice.

What's included

9 videos1 assignment1 plugin

9 videosTotal 29 minutes

Introduction - Digital Technologies1 minute
Big Data and the Shift to the Cloud7 minutes
Take a Guess...0 minutes
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning4 minutes
Blockchain3 minutes
Data Science4 minutes
Wisdom of Crowds4 minutes
Internet of Things3 minutes
Additive Manufacturing3 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Digital Technologies30 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

Did You Guess Correctly?15 minutes

Data and analytics affect every facet of an enterprise; in fact, digital technologies and infrastructure are transforming the function of virtually every business function from marketing to finance to HR. In this module, we’ll explore the impact of digital technology on a range of business functions. You will see how these functions are being transformed, creating new opportunities and challenges.

What's included

9 videos1 assignment

In this module, you'll have the opportunity to engage in a case study, which is a method of teaching popular at many business schools. First, you'll read an article and learn how the case based method of learning works, and then you'll be able to practice your new skills on the Waymo case, written by Professor Mike Lenox.

What's included

2 readings

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Reviewed on Sep 28, 2023

The lessons provided good examples to grasp the essence of the content presented.

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2024

As a former CIO and now as an advisor, it becomes easy as a fallback to default to tech first. This is really different ways of knowing.

Reviewed on Oct 11, 2025

very good course about digital functions, technology, business and value creation perspective. Very insightful and good learning experience

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