Introduction to Digital Transformation Course for Beginners
Introduction
In the Introduction to Digital Transformation course, the participants will learn what digital transformation is all about or how global industries are being transformed. It will help the students understand the effects of technology on businesses and how they can adapt to key digital changes. Participants will learn how technological developments such as AI and cloud computing are affecting digital marketing trends. Upon the completion of the course, the participants should be able to grasp methods that seek betterment in business processes and creativity via digital transformation.What Will You Gain from This Course
Upon completion of this digital transformation course, participants will:
- Demonstrate knowledge of digital turnover and its relevance in the present global economy.
- Gain an awareness of the important technology topics – artificial intelligence, connectivity, computing – how they work and in what contexts.
- Know how to use tools that are increasingly popular within organizations.
- Utilize the information to evaluate the digital strategies employed across various industries ranging from automotive and aerospace to medical and consumer product industries.
Skills Acquired:
- Cloud Computing
- Identification Systems
- Digital Transformation
- PLM Software
- Systemic thinking
Who Is This Course For
This course is designed for:
- Professionals who want to remain competitive in a world that is going more and more online need to find out how to harness the newest technologies in their companies.
- Business students or advanced high school students who desire an understanding of the shared consequences of digital technology in areas such as automotive manufacturing, aerospace companies, and other consumer product manufacturing industries.
- Individuals with minimum knowledge about the digital transformation process but adequate knowledge of business principles desiring to know how technology can provide a competitive advantage.
- Any person is interested in understanding where artificial intelligence, connectivity, and digital tools will take businesses and industries.
Course Content
5 Modules – 49 Videos – 75 Readings – 7 Quizzes – Certificate of Completion
An Introduction to Digital Transformation
In this module, the students will learn about the structure and format of this course. They will be taught about course resources and will be presented with an introduction to digital transformation. Through the penultimate session of the week, they will understand how digital transformation works in the context of automotive and heavy machinery.
- 6 Videos
- 18 Readings
- 1 Quiz
Technology Trends - Computing & Visual
In week two, the students will learn how they can analyze certain trends evident in digital transformation. The module will begin with computing and visual trends this week and will then move on to the related technologies towards these main trends. By the end of the week, the participants will understand how digital transformation works in the Aerospace and Defense Industry.
- 9 Videos
- 13 Readings
- 1 Quiz
Technology Trends - Connectivity
In week three of the course, the students will be introduced to another important digital transformation trend: connectivity. This is where they will understand prominent technologies associated with connectivity. In the week’s last activity, they will explore how digital transformation works in the Electronics and Semiconductors Industry.
- 8 Videos
- 8 Readings
- 2 Quizzes
Technology Trends - Artificial Intelligence
In the fourth week of the course, the students will complete their study of crucial digital change themes. The last area the students will deal with is Artificial Intelligence (AI), and they will discuss different forms of AI. By the end of the week, they will understand how Digital Transformation works in the Medical, Energy, and Utility industries.
- 8 Videos
- 15 Readings
- 1 Quiz
The Product Lifecycle - Ideation, Realization, and Utilization
During the last week of the course, the students will also get to know each phase of the product life cycle. During this module, they will also understand the dynamics of digital transformation throughout the product concept, creation, and usage phase. At the end of the week, they will learn how digital transformation works within the Consumer Products and Marine industries.
- 18 Videos
- 21 Readings
- 2 Quizzes
- Description
This course is created for college students, advanced high school learners, and working professionals who work towards making the world digital by automating processes using software and superior technologies. It offers an initial reference for Digital Transformation that is suitable for all learners who have a working knowledge of foundational business vocabulary and ideas as well as an interest in digital technology. For a student to succeed in this course, they must have an appreciation for how technological innovations are changing the business world. This course has no entry requirements.
The course focuses on the potential of using technology as a key tool in the current business environment. This is done to first define current trends in computing, visualization, networking, and artificial intelligence, specifically in the context of business applications. The course then continues to look more specifically at tools that are involved in the design, manufacture, and use of products. Lastly, it analyzes the application of these technologies and digital tools within eight focus industries.
This course emphasizes understanding how technology can be leveraged to be competitive in today’s world. First, current trends in computing, visuals, connectivity, and artificial intelligence are explained in a way that is relevant to businesses. Second, the students will consider digital means of designing, making, and using products in the production processes. Last, it examines these technology applications and digital tools in eight strategic sectors.
- Meet the Instructor
Siemens
Siemens is an innovative company with the aim of aiding the digitalization of businesses around the world. Siemens offers a plethora of courses on topics such as Digital Transformation, computational fluid dynamics, engineering essentials, model-based systems engineering, and more.