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No, you cannot take this course for free. When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.

Will I earn university credit for completing the Specialization?

This Specialization doesn't carry university credit, but some universities may choose to accept Specialization Certificates for credit. Check with your institution to learn more.

Digital Technologies and the Future of Manufacturing Specialization

Digital Technologies and the Future of Manufacturing Specialization

Emerging Digital Technologies in Manufacturing. Learn about breakthrough digital technologies in manufacturing and the business value they deliver.

Instructor: M.S. Krishnan

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3 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

4.5

(264 reviews)

Beginner level

No prior experience required

1 month at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Earn a career credential

Share your expertise with employers

3 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

4.5

(264 reviews)

Beginner level

No prior experience required

1 month at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Earn a career credential

Share your expertise with employers

What you'll learn

Learn the basics of technology breakthrough in manufacturing and their business applications
Evaluate a company's value, risks, challenges, planning, and impact on employees, and propose recommendations in a case study

Overview

Digital technologies are fundamentally transforming every aspect of the value chain in manufacturing, logistics, and management consulting. In this course series, you’ll learn the basics behind some of these breakthrough technologies and their business applications, including improved productivity, quality, and cycle-time benefits within manufacturing and logistics. Challenges and risks for businesses will also be addressed.

The content presented in this series draws on a number of real-life interviews and case studies, and was created through a partnership with Siemens.

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Taught in English

10 practice exercises

Advance your subject-matter expertise

Learn in-demand skills from university and industry experts
Master a subject or tool with hands-on projects
Develop a deep understanding of key concepts
Earn a career certificate from University of Michigan

Specialization - 3 course series

The course projects are based on case studies of fictional companies facing manufacturing challenges or opportunities where digital technologies can be implemented as viable solutions. Learners will be asked to take on the role of a technology consultant, evaluate a company's situation, and based on what they have learned about a particular technology topic, present recommendations to the company's leadership for consideration. Given the business emphasis of the courses in the specialization, the project will challenge learners to consider the business value, risks, challenges, planning, and impact on employees when developing their recommendations.

Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)

Course 110 hours4.5 (196 ratings)View course

What you'll learn

Understand the basics of IIoT, including its applications in manufacturing and business consideration for this technologies
Hear from industry experts talking about the opportunities and challenges of implementing IIoT in the form of interviews and case studies

Skills you'll gain

Internet Of Things, Cloud Computing, Operational Efficiency, Business Transformation, Value Propositions, Technology Strategies, Cybersecurity, Automation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, System Implementation, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Scalability, Case Studies, Business Technologies, Manufacturing Operations, and Real Time Data

Digital Twins

Course 29 hours4.6 (98 ratings)View course

What you'll learn

Understand the basics of digital twins, digital twins platform and ecosystem
Learn the implementation of digital twins in manufacturing, the corresponding business values, and risks
Get to know the future trends of digital twins and digital threads

Skills you'll gain

Manufacturing Operations, Internet Of Things, Real Time Data, Risk Analysis, Case Studies, Trend Analysis, Digital Transformation, Product Lifecycle Management, Emerging Technologies, Systems Integration, Technology Strategies, Business Transformation, Technology Roadmaps, Production Planning, Business Modeling, Business, and Simulation and Simulation Software

Additive Manufacturing

Course 312 hours4.7 (90 ratings)View course

What you'll learn

Understand the basics of Additive Manufacturing and industrial applications
Learn about business considerations around implementing Additive Manufacturing

Skills you'll gain

Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Processes, Cost Benefit Analysis, Technology Roadmaps, Technology Strategies, Risk Analysis, Case Studies, Business Modeling, Strategic Partnership, Emerging Technologies, Business Transformation, and Organizational Change

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Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV. Share it on social media and in your performance review.

Instructor

M.S. Krishnan

University of Michigan

3 Courses28,039 learners

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University of Michigan

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This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.

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Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Digital Technologies and the Future of Manufacturing Specialization

What you'll learn

Overview

Skills you'll gain

What’s included

Advance your subject-matter expertise