Roadmap to Success in Digital Manufacturing & Design

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Roadmap to Success in Digital Manufacturing & Design

This course is part of Digital Manufacturing & Design Technology Specialization

Instructor: Amy Moore

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

280 reviews

Beginner level

No prior experience required

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

280 reviews

Beginner level

No prior experience required

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

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There are 5 modules in this course

Learners will create a roadmap to achieve their own personal goals related to the digital manufacturing and design (DM&D) profession, which will help them leverage relevant opportunities. The culminating project provides a tangible element to include in their professional portfolios that showcases their knowledge of Industry 4.0.

The purpose of this module is to introduce learners to the factors and trends motivating the transition from the current state of manufacturing to a Digital Manufacturing and Design (DMD) model. Learners will demonstrate critical thinking to define a personalized roadmap project relating to the transformation such that they can impact themselves and the future of DMD. Details of individual lessons in this module are provided below.

What's included

6 videos9 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

6 videosTotal 25 minutes

Introduction: Roadmap to Success in Digital Manufacturing and Design4 minutes
Project Definition4 minutes
Industry Opportunities6 minutes
Traditional vs. Digital Manufacturing Roles5 minutes
Next Generation3 minutes
Project Charter3 minutes

9 readingsTotal 185 minutes

Resources: Industry 4.010 minutes
Grading Rubric10 minutes
Acknowledgements10 minutes
Resources: Project Definition10 minutes
Roadmap to Success in DMD: Step 120 minutes
Resources: Traditional vs. Digital Manufacturing Roles10 minutes
Roadmap to Success in DMD: Step 245 minutes
Resources: Project Charter10 minutes
Roadmap to Success in DMD: Step 360 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Roadmap to Success in Digital Manufacturing & Design--Week 130 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Project Definition10 minutes

The purpose of this module is for learners to identify their current situation, perform a self-assessment, and create a personalized future goal within the Digital Manufacturing and Design paradigm. Details of individual lessons in this module are provided below.

What's included

4 videos6 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts

4 videosTotal 19 minutes

Self-Assessment: Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) Analysis4 minutes
A Business Case for Digital Implementation6 minutes
Your Future in Digital Manufacturing and Design2 minutes
Self-Marketing Tools7 minutes

6 readingsTotal 210 minutes

Resources: Self-Assessment: Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) Analysis10 minutes
Roadmap to Success in DMD: Step 460 minutes
Resources: You and the Future of Digital Manufacturing and Design10 minutes
Roadmap to Success in DMD: Step 560 minutes
Resources: Self-Marketing Tools10 minutes
Roadmap to Success in DMD: Step 660 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Roadmap to Success in Digital Manufacturing & Design--Week 230 minutes

2 discussion promptsTotal 20 minutes

Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) Analysis10 minutes
You and the Future of Digital Manufacturing and Design10 minutes

This module focuses on defining and acquiring resources to help learners grow their network to assist in attaining the future goal identified within the Digital Manufacturing and Design domain. Details of individual lessons in this module are provided below.

What's included

4 videos8 readings1 assignment

4 videosTotal 13 minutes

Finding a Mentor3 minutes
Network Expansion4 minutes
Safeguard Your Online Image3 minutes
Creating an Elevator Pitch3 minutes

8 readingsTotal 220 minutes

Resources: Finding a Mentor10 minutes
Roadmap to Success in DMD: Step 745 minutes
Resources: Expanding Your Network10 minutes
Roadmap to Success in DMD: Step 845 minutes
Resources: Safeguard Your Online Image10 minutes
Roadmap to Success in DMD: Step 945 minutes
Resources: Create an Elevator Pitch10 minutes
Roadmap to Success in DMD: Step 1045 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Roadmap to Success in Digital Manufacturing & Design--Week 330 minutes

In this module, learners will created a realistic roadmap execution plan to transition from a current state to a future desired state in the Digital Manufacturing and Design paradigm, using concepts gleaned throughout the course and elsewhere.

What's included

1 video2 readings1 assignment1 peer review

1 videoTotal 1 minute

Roadmap to Success in Digital Manufacturing and Design Execution Plan1 minute

2 readingsTotal 20 minutes

Resources: Portfolio: Artifacts and Attestations10 minutes
Grading Rubric10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Roadmap to Success in Digital Manufacturing & Design--Week 430 minutes

1 peer reviewTotal 120 minutes

Roadmap to Success in Digital Manufacturing & Design120 minutes

In this final module, learners will continue to complete final edits and submit personalized artifacts and attestations to support a transition from a current state to a future state in Digital Manufacturing and Design as a peer review. Learners will review and provide feedback of the work of classmates.

What's included

1 video2 readings1 assignment

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Amy Moore

University at Buffalo

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The State University of New York

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Reviewed on May 29, 2020

got an awareness on how digital manufacturing in industries are utilized

Reviewed on May 30, 2020

I am glad to be learning this course,such a useful stuff I gained.

Reviewed on Jan 27, 2018

It was a great experience and everyone interested in Industry 4.0 should take this specialization. Especially, mechanical engineers and industrial engineers as well as engineering technicians.

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