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.
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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There are 5 modules in this course
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.
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6 videos9 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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.
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4 videos6 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts
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.
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4 videos8 readings1 assignment
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.
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1 video2 readings1 assignment1 peer review
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.
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1 video2 readings1 assignment
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