Introduction to Digital Transformation

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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.

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6 videos18 readings1 assignment

6 videos Total 21 minutes

Welcome to Digital Transformation 1 minute
Why Digital Transformation? 2 minutes
5 Factors for Successful Digital Transformation 3 minutes
A Closer Look at Digital Transformation 7 minutes
The Product Lifecycle 1 minute
The Digital Twin 7 minutes

18 readings Total 116 minutes

Meet Your Course Expert 1 minute
Connect to Other Siemen's Professionals 10 minutes
Global Course Competencies 2 minutes
Earning a Digital Badge 2 minutes
What You Can Expect 2 minutes
Key Considerations of Digital Transformation 10 minutes
Digital Transformation Strategy Can Fuel Innovation 10 minutes
Digital Maturity 10 minutes
The 3 Stages of The Product Lifecycle 2 minutes
The Power of the Digital Twin 10 minutes
Automotive and Transportation 7 minutes
Industry Dynamics & Trends 4 minutes
Industry Solutions 1 minute
Key Questions 13 minutes
Industrial and Heavy Machinery 8 minutes
Industry Dynamics and Trends 10 minutes
Industry Solutions 4 minutes
Key Questions 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

An Introduction to Digital Transformation 30 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.

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9 videos13 readings1 assignment

9 videos Total 38 minutes

How Computing Drives Digital Transformation 7 minutes
Computing and The Operating System 4 minutes
What is hardware? 7 minutes
What is software? 3 minutes
The Advantages of Cloud & Edge Computing 2 minutes
The Value of Cloud Computing 3 minutes
A Closer Look at Edge Computing and Cloud Computing 5 minutes
The Future of Computing Technology 4 minutes
Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, and Mixed Reality 3 minutes

13 readings Total 140 minutes

Computers and Hardware 15 minutes
5 Trending Programming Languages 10 minutes
Thin Client vs. Thick Client 10 minutes
Computing Trends that Shape Enterprises 12 minutes
How Cloud Computing Impacts Technology Evolution 10 minutes
Edge Computing vs. Cloud Computing 5 minutes
Models of Cloud Computing 10 minutes
What are AR, VR, and MR? 18 minutes
The Future of Visual Technology 8 minutes
The Aerospace and Defense Industry 7 minutes
Industry Dynamics and Trends 10 minutes
Industry Solutions 10 minutes
Key Questions 15 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Technology Trend - Computing & Visual 30 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.

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8 videos8 readings2 assignments

8 videos Total 31 minutes

Digital Connectivity 3 minutes
Wired Communications 5 minutes
Wireless Communications 4 minutes
Evolution of Cellular Networks 3 minutes
What is 5G? 3 minutes
5G Communications 7 minutes
The Internet of Things 4 minutes
How the Internet of Things Can Be Used in Manufacturing 2 minutes

8 readings Total 61 minutes

How Connectivity Drives Digital Transformation 10 minutes
Connectivity Technical Terms & Network Devices 10 minutes
Wireless Technologies 5 minutes
The Difference Between 4G and 5G 5 minutes
Electronics and Semiconductors 6 minutes
Industry Dynamics and Trends 5 minutes
Industry Solutions 4 minutes
Key Questions 16 minutes

2 assignments Total 90 minutes

Technology Trend - Connectivity 30 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 videos Total 34 minutes

Early Applications Made Possible 4 minutes
Artificial Intelligence 3 minutes
AI Approaches 7 minutes
AI and The Future of Manufacturing 2 minutes
AI and Machine Learning 7 minutes
Cognitive Computing 5 minutes
Modern Deep Learning Techniques 2 minutes
The Future of AI: Risks and Challenges 4 minutes

15 readings Total 133 minutes

What is AI? 10 minutes
The Symbiotic Relationship 7 minutes
An Underlying Infrastructure 1 minute
Technology Trends That Leap-Frog AI 16 minutes
Applications in AI 10 minutes
Growth and Future of AI 10 minutes
Top Challenges of AI 9 minutes
Energy and Utility 10 minutes
Industry Dynamics and Trends 10 minutes
Industry Solutions 10 minutes
Key Questions 7 minutes
Medical 8 minutes
Industry Dynamics and Trends 7 minutes
Industry Solutions 6 minutes
Key Questions 12 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Technology Trend - Artificial Intelligence 30 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.

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18 videos20 readings2 assignments

18 videos Total 70 minutes

Digital Transformation Challenges and Advantages 5 minutes
The Product Lifecycle and Process 3 minutes
Product Lifecycle Management 5 minutes
What is Application Lifecycle Management? 3 minutes
What is Enterprise Resource Planning? 3 minutes
How Digital Transformation Drives Modern Products 2 minutes
The Digital Twin and The Digital Thread 5 minutes
PLM Software Helps Manufacturing with the Product Lifecycle 3 minutes
Efficient Ideation and Design of New Products 5 minutes
Simulation Driven Design 3 minutes
Design Control and Excellence 2 minutes
Traceability & Verification 2 minutes
Product Realization 3 minutes
Manufacturing Process Management 6 minutes
Change Management 6 minutes
Product Utilization 3 minutes
Product Support Planning & Management 6 minutes
Product and Production In the Real World 3 minutes

20 readings Total 161 minutes

More Than Just a Buzzword 12 minutes
PLM Impact and Phases 12 minutes
PLM versus ERP 10 minutes
What is Product Ideation? 7 minutes
Engineering View of the Ideation Process 7 minutes
Supplier Relationship Management 1 minute
Handoff to Manufacturing 10 minutes
What is Product Realization? 10 minutes
Additive Manufacturing 10 minutes
Personal Reflection: The Change Management Case Study 10 minutes
What is Product Utilization? 10 minutes
Project Planning 10 minutes
Consumer Products 6 minutes
Industry Dynamics and Trends 5 minutes
Industry Solutions 3 minutes
Key Questions 10 minutes
Marine 10 minutes
Industry Dynamics and Trends 4 minutes
Industry Solutions 4 minutes
Key Questions 10 minutes

2 assignments Total 90 minutes

The Product Lifecycle - Ideation, Realization, Utilization 30 minutes
Digital Transformation Final Exam (Weeks 4 - 5) 60 minutes

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