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Amy Moore

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The State University of New York

University at Buffalo

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Learners will create a roadmap to achieve their own personal goals related to the digital manufacturing and design (DM&D) profession, which will help them leverage relevant opportunities. The culminating project provides a tangible element to include in their professional portfolios that showcases their knowledge of Industry 4.0.
This project is part of the Digital Manufacturing and Design Technology specialization that explores the many facets of manufacturing’s “Fourth Revolution,”  aka Industry 4.0. To learn more about the specialization and its courses, please watch the overview video by copying and pasting the following link into your web browser: https://youtu.be/wETK1O9c-CA

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Approx. 18 hours to complete

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Subtitles: French, Portuguese (European), Russian, English, Spanish

Flexible deadlines

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Shareable Certificate

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100% online

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Beginner Level

Approx. 18 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: French, Portuguese (European), Russian, English, Spanish

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Amy Moore

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SEAS, University at Buffalo

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University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo (UB) is a premier, research-intensive public university and the largest, most comprehensive institution of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. UB offers more than 100 undergraduate degrees and nearly 300 graduate and professional programs.

The State University of New York

The State University of New York, with 64 unique institutions, is the largest comprehensive system of higher education in the United States. Educating nearly 468,000 students in more than 7,500 degree and certificate programs both on campus and online, SUNY has nearly 3 million alumni around the globe.

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week

Week 1

4 hours to complete

Project Definition

The purpose of this module is to introduce learners to the factors and trends motivating the transition from the current state of manufacturing to a Digital Manufacturing and Design (DMD) model. Learners will demonstrate critical thinking to define a personalized roadmap project relating to the transformation such that they can impact themselves and the future of DMD. Details of individual lessons in this module are provided below.

4 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 25 min), 9 readings, 1 quiz

6 videos

Introduction: Roadmap to Success in Digital Manufacturing and Design4m

Project Definition4m

Industry Opportunities5m

Traditional vs. Digital Manufacturing Roles4m

Next Generation3m

Project Charter3m

9 readings

Resources: Industry 4.010m

Grading Rubric10m

Acknowledgements10m

Resources: Project Definition10m

Roadmap to Success in DMD: Step 120m

Resources: Traditional vs. Digital Manufacturing Roles10m

Roadmap to Success in DMD: Step 245m

Resources: Project Charter10m

Roadmap to Success in DMD: Step 31h

1 practice exercise

Roadmap to Success in Digital Manufacturing & Design--Week 130m

Week

Week 2

5 hours to complete

Self-Assessment

The purpose of this module is for learners to identify their current situation, perform a self-assessment, and create a personalized future goal within the Digital Manufacturing and Design paradigm. Details of individual lessons in this module are provided below.

5 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 19 min), 6 readings, 1 quiz

4 videos

Self-Assessment: Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) Analysis4m

A Business Case for Digital Implementation6m

Your Future in Digital Manufacturing and Design1m

Self-Marketing Tools6m

6 readings

Resources: Self-Assessment: Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) Analysis10m

Roadmap to Success in DMD: Step 41h

Resources: You and the Future of Digital Manufacturing and Design10m

Roadmap to Success in DMD: Step 51h

Resources: Self-Marketing Tools10m

Roadmap to Success in DMD: Step 61h

1 practice exercise

Roadmap to Success in Digital Manufacturing & Design--Week 230m

Week

Week 3

4 hours to complete

Network Exploration

This module focuses on defining and acquiring resources to help learners grow their network to assist in attaining the future goal identified within the Digital Manufacturing and Design domain. Details of individual lessons in this module are provided below.

4 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 13 min), 8 readings, 1 quiz

4 videos

Finding a Mentor2m

Network Expansion4m

Safeguard Your Online Image2m

Creating an Elevator Pitch2m

8 readings

Resources: Finding a Mentor10m

Roadmap to Success in DMD: Step 745m

Resources: Expanding Your Network10m

Roadmap to Success in DMD: Step 845m

Resources: Safeguard Your Online Image10m

Roadmap to Success in DMD: Step 945m

Resources: Create an Elevator Pitch10m

Roadmap to Success in DMD: Step 1045m

1 practice exercise

Roadmap to Success in Digital Manufacturing & Design--Week 330m

Week

Week 4

3 hours to complete

Roadmap Execution

In this module, learners will created a realistic roadmap execution plan to transition from a current state to a future desired state in the Digital Manufacturing and Design paradigm, using concepts gleaned throughout the course and elsewhere.

3 hours to complete

1 video (Total 1 min), 2 readings, 2 quizzes

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TOP REVIEWS FROM ROADMAP TO SUCCESS IN DIGITAL MANUFACTURING & DESIGN

by SVMay 29, 2020

got an awareness on how digital manufacturing in industries are utilized

by DCMar 14, 2018

Good information and resources for creating a professional roadmap.

by SBJun 5, 2020

Very Good course; Dr. Ken English is excellent professor among DMD specialization 4 courses he taught and its great way to enjoy his teaching. Thank you Dr. Ken English

by PSFeb 14, 2021

Excellent. Peer grade assignment preparation is very useful

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