Introduction to Digital Transformation

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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.

In this module, you will be introduced to structure and format of the course. You will learn about course resources. Then, you will be introduced to an overview of digital transformation. At the end of the week, you will be introduced to how digital transformation operates in the Automotive and Heavy Machinery industries.

What's included

6 videos18 readings1 assignment

6 videosTotal 21 minutes

Welcome to Digital Transformation1 minute
Why Digital Transformation?2 minutes
5 Factors for Successful Digital Transformation3 minutes
A Closer Look at Digital Transformation7 minutes
The Product Lifecycle1 minute
The Digital Twin7 minutes

18 readingsTotal 116 minutes

Meet Your Course Expert1 minute
Connect to Other Siemen's Professionals10 minutes
Global Course Competencies2 minutes
Earning a Digital Badge2 minutes
What You Can Expect2 minutes
Key Considerations of Digital Transformation10 minutes
Digital Transformation Strategy Can Fuel Innovation10 minutes
Digital Maturity10 minutes
The 3 Stages of The Product Lifecycle2 minutes
The Power of the Digital Twin10 minutes
Automotive and Transportation7 minutes
Industry Dynamics & Trends 4 minutes
Industry Solutions1 minute
Key Questions13 minutes
Industrial and Heavy Machinery8 minutes
Industry Dynamics and Trends10 minutes
Industry Solutions4 minutes
Key Questions10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

An Introduction to Digital Transformation30 minutes

During week two of the course, you will begin your examination of some key digital transformation trends. You will begin with computing and visual trends this week. Then, you will examine technologies related to these key trends. At the end of the week, you will be introduced to how digital transformation operates in the Aerospace and Defense Industry.

What's included

9 videos13 readings1 assignment

9 videosTotal 38 minutes

How Computing Drives Digital Transformation7 minutes
Computing and The Operating System4 minutes
What is hardware?7 minutes
What is software?3 minutes
The Advantages of Cloud & Edge Computing2 minutes
The Value of Cloud Computing3 minutes
A Closer Look at Edge Computing and Cloud Computing5 minutes
The Future of Computing Technology4 minutes
Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, and Mixed Reality3 minutes

13 readingsTotal 140 minutes

Computers and Hardware15 minutes
5 Trending Programming Languages10 minutes
Thin Client vs. Thick Client10 minutes
Computing Trends that Shape Enterprises12 minutes
How Cloud Computing Impacts Technology Evolution10 minutes
Edge Computing vs. Cloud Computing5 minutes
Models of Cloud Computing10 minutes
What are AR, VR, and MR?18 minutes
The Future of Visual Technology8 minutes
The Aerospace and Defense Industry7 minutes
Industry Dynamics and Trends10 minutes
Industry Solutions10 minutes
Key Questions15 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Technology Trend - Computing & Visual30 minutes

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.

What's included

8 videos8 readings2 assignments

8 videosTotal 31 minutes

Digital Connectivity3 minutes
Wired Communications5 minutes
Wireless Communications4 minutes
Evolution of Cellular Networks3 minutes
What is 5G?3 minutes
5G Communications7 minutes
The Internet of Things4 minutes
How the Internet of Things Can Be Used in Manufacturing2 minutes

8 readingsTotal 61 minutes

How Connectivity Drives Digital Transformation10 minutes
Connectivity Technical Terms & Network Devices10 minutes
Wireless Technologies5 minutes
The Difference Between 4G and 5G5 minutes
Electronics and Semiconductors6 minutes
Industry Dynamics and Trends5 minutes
Industry Solutions4 minutes
Key Questions16 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes

Technology Trend - Connectivity30 minutes
Digital Transformation Mid-Course Exam (Weeks 1-3)60 minutes

During week four of the course, you will finish your examination of the key digital transformation trends. The final trend you will review is Artificial Intelligence (AI). You will explore some AI technologies. At the end of the week, you will be introduced to how digital transformation operates in the Medical , and Energy and Utility industries.

What's included

8 videos15 readings1 assignment

8 videosTotal 34 minutes

Early Applications Made Possible4 minutes
Artificial Intelligence3 minutes
AI Approaches7 minutes
AI and The Future of Manufacturing2 minutes
AI and Machine Learning7 minutes
Cognitive Computing5 minutes
Modern Deep Learning Techniques2 minutes
The Future of AI: Risks and Challenges4 minutes

15 readingsTotal 133 minutes

What is AI?10 minutes
The Symbiotic Relationship7 minutes
An Underlying Infrastructure1 minute
Technology Trends That Leap-Frog AI16 minutes
Applications in AI10 minutes
Growth and Future of AI10 minutes
Top Challenges of AI9 minutes
Energy and Utility10 minutes
Industry Dynamics and Trends10 minutes
Industry Solutions10 minutes
Key Questions7 minutes
Medical8 minutes
Industry Dynamics and Trends7 minutes
Industry Solutions6 minutes
Key Questions12 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Technology Trend - Artificial Intelligence30 minutes

During the final week of the course, you will learn about each step in the product lifecycle. You will examine how digital transformation occurs during product ideation, realization, and utilization. At the end of the week, you will examine how digital transformation operates in the Consumer Produces and Marine industries. At the end of this week is also our final course exam. This will cover all instructional information from weeks four through five.

What's included

18 videos20 readings2 assignments

18 videosTotal 70 minutes

Digital Transformation Challenges and Advantages5 minutes
The Product Lifecycle and Process3 minutes
Product Lifecycle Management5 minutes
What is Application Lifecycle Management?3 minutes
What is Enterprise Resource Planning?3 minutes
How Digital Transformation Drives Modern Products2 minutes
The Digital Twin and The Digital Thread5 minutes
PLM Software Helps Manufacturing with the Product Lifecycle3 minutes
Efficient Ideation and Design of New Products5 minutes
Simulation Driven Design3 minutes
Design Control and Excellence2 minutes
Traceability & Verification2 minutes
Product Realization3 minutes
Manufacturing Process Management6 minutes
Change Management6 minutes
Product Utilization3 minutes
Product Support Planning & Management6 minutes
Product and Production In the Real World3 minutes

20 readingsTotal 161 minutes

More Than Just a Buzzword12 minutes
PLM Impact and Phases12 minutes
PLM versus ERP10 minutes
What is Product Ideation?7 minutes
Engineering View of the Ideation Process7 minutes
Supplier Relationship Management1 minute
Handoff to Manufacturing10 minutes
What is Product Realization?10 minutes
Additive Manufacturing10 minutes
Personal Reflection: The Change Management Case Study10 minutes
What is Product Utilization?10 minutes
Project Planning10 minutes
Consumer Products6 minutes
Industry Dynamics and Trends5 minutes
Industry Solutions3 minutes
Key Questions10 minutes
Marine10 minutes
Industry Dynamics and Trends4 minutes
Industry Solutions4 minutes
Key Questions10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes

The Product Lifecycle - Ideation, Realization, Utilization30 minutes
Digital Transformation Final Exam (Weeks 4 - 5)60 minutes

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