Introduction to Digital Transformation
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.
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- Level Foundation
- Duration 18 hours
- Course by Siemens
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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.Modules
Course Overview
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1
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5
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1
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- Welcome to Digital Transformation
5
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- Meet Your Course Expert
- Connect to Other Siemen's Professionals
- Global Course Competencies
- Earning a Digital Badge
- What You Can Expect
Lesson 1.1: What is Digital Transformation?
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2
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2
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- Why Digital Transformation?
- 5 Factors for Successful Digital Transformation
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- Key Considerations of Digital Transformation
Lesson 1.2: Why Companies Need a Digitalization Strategy
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1
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- A Closer Look at Digital Transformation
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- Digital Transformation Strategy Can Fuel Innovation
- Digital Maturity
Lesson 1.3: The Product Lifecycle & the Power of the Digital Twin
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- The Product Lifecycle
- The Digital Twin
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- The 3 Stages of The Product Lifecycle
- The Power of the Digital Twin
Industry Look: Auto and Transportation
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4
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- Automotive and Transportation
- Industry Dynamics & Trends
- Industry Solutions
- Key Questions
Industry Look: Industrial and Heavy Machinery
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4
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- Industrial and Heavy Machinery
- Industry Dynamics and Trends
- Industry Solutions
- Key Questions
Week 1: How much have you learned?
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- An Introduction to Digital Transformation
Lesson 2.1: Computing
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4
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4
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- How Computing Drives Digital Transformation
- Computing and The Operating System
- What is hardware?
- What is software?
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- Computers and Hardware
- 5 Trending Programming Languages
- Thin Client vs. Thick Client
- Computing Trends that Shape Enterprises
Lesson 2.2: Cloud Computing
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4
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4
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- The Advantages of Cloud & Edge Computing
- The Value of Cloud Computing
- A Closer Look at Edge Computing and Cloud Computing
- The Future of Computing Technology
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- How Cloud Computing Impacts Technology Evolution
- Edge Computing vs. Cloud Computing
- Models of Cloud Computing
Lesson 2.3: Visual
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- Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, and Mixed Reality
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- What are AR, VR, and MR?
- The Future of Visual Technology
Industry Look: Aerospace and Defense
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4
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- The Aerospace and Defense Industry
- Industry Dynamics and Trends
- Industry Solutions
- Key Questions
Week 2: How much have you learned?
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1
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- Technology Trend - Computing & Visual
Lesson 3.1: Connectivity
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- Digital Connectivity
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- How Connectivity Drives Digital Transformation
- Connectivity Technical Terms & Network Devices
Lesson 3.2: Wired and Wireless
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- Wired Communications
- Wireless Communications
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- Wireless Technologies
Lesson 3.3: 5G and the Internet of Things
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- Evolution of Cellular Networks
- What is 5G?
- 5G Communications
- The Internet of Things
- How the Internet of Things Can Be Used in Manufacturing
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- The Difference Between 4G and 5G
Industry Look: Electronics and Semiconductors
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4
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- Electronics and Semiconductors
- Industry Dynamics and Trends
- Industry Solutions
- Key Questions
Week 3: How much have you learned?
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1
Assignment
1
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- Technology Trend - Connectivity
Digital Transformation Mid-Course Exam
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1
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- Digital Transformation Mid-Course Exam (Weeks 1-3)
Lesson 4.1: Artificial Intelligence
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4
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- Early Applications Made Possible
- Artificial Intelligence
- AI Approaches
- AI and The Future of Manufacturing
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- What is AI?
- The Symbiotic Relationship
Lesson 4.2: AI, Machine Learning, Infrastructure and Trends
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- AI and Machine Learning
- Cognitive Computing
- Modern Deep Learning Techniques
- The Future of AI: Risks and Challenges
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- An Underlying Infrastructure
- Technology Trends That Leap-Frog AI
- Applications in AI
- Growth and Future of AI
- Top Challenges of AI
Industry Look: Energy and Utility
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4
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- Energy and Utility
- Industry Dynamics and Trends
- Industry Solutions
- Key Questions
Industry Look: Medical
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4
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- Medical
- Industry Dynamics and Trends
- Industry Solutions
- Key Questions
Week 4: How much have you learned?
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- Technology Trend - Artificial Intelligence
Lesson 5.1: The Product Lifecycle
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- Digital Transformation Challenges and Advantages
- The Product Lifecycle and Process
- Product Lifecycle Management
- What is Application Lifecycle Management?
- What is Enterprise Resource Planning?
- How Digital Transformation Drives Modern Products
- The Digital Twin and The Digital Thread
- PLM Software Helps Manufacturing with the Product Lifecycle
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- More Than Just a Buzzword
- PLM Impact and Phases
- PLM versus ERP
Lesson 5.2: Ideation
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- Efficient Ideation and Design of New Products
- Simulation Driven Design
- Design Control and Excellence
- Traceability & Verification
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- What is Product Ideation?
- Engineering View of the Ideation Process
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Handoff to Manufacturing
Lesson 5.3: Realization
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- Product Realization
- Manufacturing Process Management
- Change Management
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- What is Product Realization?
- Additive Manufacturing
- Personal Reflection: The Change Management Case Study
Lesson 5.4: Utilization
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3
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- Product Utilization
- Product Support Planning & Management
- Product and Production In the Real World
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- What is Product Utilization?
- Project Planning
Industry Look: Consumer Products
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- Consumer Products
- Industry Dynamics and Trends
- Industry Solutions
- Key Questions
Industry Look: Marine
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- Marine
- Industry Dynamics and Trends
- Industry Solutions
- Key Questions
Week 5: How much have you learned?
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1
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- The Product Lifecycle - Ideation, Realization, Utilization
Digital Transformation Exam
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- Digital Transformation Final Exam (Weeks 4 - 5)
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- Receive Your Course Badge
Auto Summary
"Introduction to Digital Transformation" is a foundational course designed for professionals, college students, and advanced high school students keen on leveraging automation, software, and pioneering technologies to drive digital progress. Guided by expert Fram Akiki of Joun Technologies, this course offers an in-depth exploration into how contemporary technological trends in computing, visual systems, connectivity, and artificial intelligence are reshaping businesses and industries. With no formal prerequisites, it invites learners with a basic grasp of business concepts and a strong curiosity about digital advancements. Over 1080 minutes of engaging content, learners will: - Understand the essentials of digital transformation. - Recognize significant technical trends affecting today's economy. - Identify digital tools that streamline business processes. - Implement digital transformation strategies across various industries. Hosted on Coursera, this foundational course is accessible through a Starter subscription, making it an ideal choice for anyone eager to stay ahead in the evolving digital landscape.
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