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There are 4 modules in this course
In this course, learners will be introduced to the concept of the Industrial Internet of Things, or IIoT, learn how it is applied in manufacturing, and what businesses should consider as they decide to implement this technology. Considerations include information technology infrastructure, the business value of implementing IIoT, and what needs to happen across the organization to ensure successful implementation.
Learners will hear from industry experts as they share their perspectives on the opportunities and challenges of implementing IIoT, how IIoT is being implemented in their companies, and insights on the future of this technology within their industry and across manufacturing.
The content presented in this course draws on a number of real-life interviews and case studies, and was created through a partnership with Siemens.
Welcome to Digital Technologies and the Future of Manufacturing! In this first week, you'll be introduced to the series objectives and an overview of digital transformations in manufacturing in today's business world.
Digital Technology Trends in Manufacturing•11 minutes
Insights from Siemens - Digital Transformation of Manufacturing•7 minutes
Insights from Fast Radius - An Entrepreneur's Journey in Digital Manufacturing •7 minutes
Consumer Driven Change in Manufacturing•6 minutes
Organizational Challenges in Digital Transformation•4 minutes
Insights from Siemens - Complexity from Legacy Systems and Legacy Mindset•6 minutes
Digital Capabilities are Lifesavers•5 minutes
Insights from Siemens - Post COVID Manufacturing•3 minutes
Insights from Siemens - Managing Diversity in New Talent•11 minutes
Insights from Siemens - Diversity Equity and Inclusion: Current Leadership & Digital Transformation •8 minutes
2 readings•Total 15 minutes
Course Syllabus•5 minutes
Pre-Course Survey•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Module 1 Quiz•30 minutes
2 discussion prompts•Total 20 minutes
Introduce Yourself!•10 minutes
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Within Your Organization•10 minutes
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)
Module 2•2 hours to complete
Module details
In this second week, we will dive deep into the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and sensor technology. You'll hear real-world examples and learn more about the business value for this technology.
What's included
9 videos3 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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9 videos•Total 45 minutes
Course Introduction•3 minutes
What is the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)?•7 minutes
Sensor Technology and Industrial Applications•8 minutes
Insights from Ford - Sensors to IIoT•3 minutes
Insights from Ford - IIoT Manufacturing Examples•3 minutes
Economics of Sensor Technology•4 minutes
Common Business Cases for Sensors•4 minutes
Insight from Tata Steel - Productivity, Safety, and Security with IIoT•8 minutes
Insights from Tata Steel - IIoT Example for Pandemic Safety•5 minutes
Self-reflection - Productivity, Safety, and Security with IIoT•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Module 2 Quiz •30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
Ensuring the Safety of Employees•10 minutes
Computing Resources and Business Context of IIoT
Module 3•2 hours to complete
Module details
Our focus in the third week surrounds cloud computing, the systems and partners surrounding IIoT, and identification of business value, risks, and challenges for this technology.
Insights from TCS - IIoT Ecosystem Roles of TCS•5 minutes
IIoT Business Value Proposition•12 minutes
IIoT Implementation Framework•12 minutes
IIoT Challenges and Risks•8 minutes
Insights from Siemens - IoT Risks•3 minutes
Insights from TCS - Risks and Challenges with IIoT•6 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
Self-reflection - IoT Risks•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Module 3 Quiz•30 minutes
Future Trends, Summary, and Course Project
Module 4•5 hours to complete
Module details
In our final week, you'll hear more about the forecast of future trends for IIoT, and spend time working through a case project for your final assessment.
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