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There are 5 modules in this course
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
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.
What's included
6 videos9 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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6 videos•Total 25 minutes
Introduction: Roadmap to Success in Digital Manufacturing and Design•4 minutes
Project Definition•4 minutes
Industry Opportunities•6 minutes
Traditional vs. Digital Manufacturing Roles•5 minutes
Next Generation•3 minutes
Project Charter•3 minutes
9 readings•Total 185 minutes
Resources: Industry 4.0•10 minutes
Grading Rubric•10 minutes
Acknowledgements•10 minutes
Resources: Project Definition•10 minutes
Roadmap to Success in DMD: Step 1•20 minutes
Resources: Traditional vs. Digital Manufacturing Roles•10 minutes
Roadmap to Success in DMD: Step 2•45 minutes
Resources: Project Charter•10 minutes
Roadmap to Success in DMD: Step 3•60 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Roadmap to Success in Digital Manufacturing & Design--Week 1•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
Project Definition•10 minutes
Self-Assessment
Module 2•5 hours to complete
Module details
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.
Self-Assessment: Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) Analysis•4 minutes
A Business Case for Digital Implementation•6 minutes
Your Future in Digital Manufacturing and Design•2 minutes
Self-Marketing Tools•7 minutes
6 readings•Total 210 minutes
Resources: Self-Assessment: Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) Analysis•10 minutes
Roadmap to Success in DMD: Step 4•60 minutes
Resources: You and the Future of Digital Manufacturing and Design•10 minutes
Roadmap to Success in DMD: Step 5•60 minutes
Resources: Self-Marketing Tools•10 minutes
Roadmap to Success in DMD: Step 6•60 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Roadmap to Success in Digital Manufacturing & Design--Week 2•30 minutes
2 discussion prompts•Total 20 minutes
Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) Analysis•10 minutes
You and the Future of Digital Manufacturing and Design•10 minutes
Network Exploration
Module 3•4 hours to complete
Module details
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.
What's included
4 videos8 readings1 assignment
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4 videos•Total 13 minutes
Finding a Mentor•3 minutes
Network Expansion•4 minutes
Safeguard Your Online Image•3 minutes
Creating an Elevator Pitch•3 minutes
8 readings•Total 220 minutes
Resources: Finding a Mentor•10 minutes
Roadmap to Success in DMD: Step 7•45 minutes
Resources: Expanding Your Network•10 minutes
Roadmap to Success in DMD: Step 8•45 minutes
Resources: Safeguard Your Online Image•10 minutes
Roadmap to Success in DMD: Step 9•45 minutes
Resources: Create an Elevator Pitch•10 minutes
Roadmap to Success in DMD: Step 10•45 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Roadmap to Success in Digital Manufacturing & Design--Week 3•30 minutes
Roadmap Execution
Module 4•3 hours to complete
Module details
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.
What's included
1 video2 readings1 assignment1 peer review
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1 video•Total 1 minute
Roadmap to Success in Digital Manufacturing and Design Execution Plan•1 minute
2 readings•Total 20 minutes
Resources: Portfolio: Artifacts and Attestations•10 minutes
Grading Rubric•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Roadmap to Success in Digital Manufacturing & Design--Week 4•30 minutes
1 peer review•Total 120 minutes
Roadmap to Success in Digital Manufacturing & Design•120 minutes
Final Project Submission and Peer Review Evaluation
Module 5•2 hours to complete
Module details
In this final module, learners will continue to complete final edits and submit personalized artifacts and attestations to support a transition from a current state to a future state in Digital Manufacturing and Design as a peer review. Learners will review and provide feedback of the work of classmates.
What's included
1 video2 readings1 assignment
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1 video•Total 1 minute
Final Project Submission and Evaluation: Congratulations!•1 minute
2 readings•Total 20 minutes
Resources: Portfolio: Artifacts and Attestations•10 minutes
Grading Rubric•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 120 minutes
Roadmap to Success in Digital Manufacturing & Design Project•120 minutes
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