Smart Cities, Management of Smart Urban Infrastructures
In the era of Smart Cities, learn the principles of urban infrastructure management and find ways to incorporate smart technologies into legacy infrastructures.
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- Level Foundation
- Duration 54 hours
- Course by École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne
- Total students 10,801 enrolled
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Over the past few years, advancements in the Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have significantly challenged the traditionally stable landscape of urban infrastructure services. The result is an increasing interest in the transitioning of cities towards so-called "smart cities" " an interest expressed both by technology vendors and public authorities. Although such "smart technologies" can provide immense opportunities for citizens and for service providers alike, the ICTs often act as disruptive innovators of urban infrastructure service provision.
In this MOOC, you will gain a thorough understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with "smart urban infrastructures" as well as how these infrastructures can be managed in order to deliver desirable performance in cities. More precisely, throughout this 5-week MOOC you will learn about the most important principles for the management of smart urban infrastructures as well as about the application of these principles to two specific sectors, namely urban transportation and urban energy systems.
What you will learn
- The nature of disruptive innovations (smart technologies) in urban infrastructure systems
- State-of-the-art strategies that can be used for “smart infrastructure” solutions in cities, while effectively managing the transition from legacy infrastructures to smart systems
- Management of the transition phase from legacy infrastructure systems to smart cities by supporting innovations while avoiding early lock-in
- Applications for the materials learned in this course, within the context of the management of “smart urban transportation systems” as well as “smart urban energy systems”
Skills you learn
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Embark on a transformative learning journey with "Smart Cities, Management of Smart Urban Infrastructures," a foundational course offered by edX in the dynamic domain of Business & Management. This course delves into the principles of managing urban infrastructures in the context of Smart Cities, equipping learners with essential knowledge to integrate cutting-edge smart technologies into existing urban systems. Over a span of 54 hours, participants will gain insights into modern urban infrastructure challenges and innovative solutions. With flexible subscription options—Starter and Professional—this course is tailored for individuals at the foundational level, making it ideal for aspiring urban planners, city managers, and technology enthusiasts eager to drive the future of urban living. Join now to revolutionize urban infrastructure management and be at the forefront of Smart City development.