Accenture Professor of Computer Information Systems, Professor of Technology & Operations
Digital Twins
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
3 Modules
9 Hours
3 hrs per module (approx.)
Rating
About Digital Twins
In this course, learners will be introduced to the concept of Digital Twins, learn how it is applied in manufacturing, and what businesses should consider as they decide to implement this technology. Considerations include information technology infrastructure, the business value of implementing Digital Twins, and what needs to happen across the organization to ensure successful implementation.
Learners will hear from industry experts as they share their perspectives on the opportunities and challenges of implementing Digital Twins, how Digital Twins is being implemented in their companies, and insights on the future of this technology within their industry and across manufacturing.
The content presented in this course draws on a number of real-life interviews and case studies, and was created through a partnership with Siemens.
Skills You'll Gain
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Digital Twin Management
- Digital Twin Technology
What You'll Earn
- Certificate of Completion:
- Certificates of completion acknowledge knowledge acquired upon completion of a non-credit course or program.
Welcome Message
Welcome to Digital Twins, a course designed to help learners understand the concept of Digital Twins and how this transformative technology is applied in manufacturing. You will explore the types, value propositions, business benefits, implementation strategies, risks, and future trends of Digital Twins. Learn directly from industry leaders and real-world examples to develop practical insights. This course, which is part of the Digital Technologies and the Future of Manufacturing series, assumes a basic understanding of technology and software.
This abbreviated syllabus description was created with the help of AI tools and reviewed by staff. The full syllabus is available to those who enroll in the course.
Course Schedule
Module 1: What is a Digital Twin?
- Video: Course Introduction
- Discussion Prompt: Introduce yourself!
- Reading: Pre-Course Survey
- Reading: Course Syllabus
- Video: What are Digital Twins and How Do They Work?
- Video: Digital Twins in Manufacturing
- Video: Insights from Ford - Digital Twins Applications at Ford
- Reading: Self-reflection - Digital Twins Applications at Ford
- Video: Insights from Tata Steel - Digital Twins Example Built on IoT Platform
- Reading: Self-reflection - Digital Twins Example Built on IIoT Platform
- Video: Insights from Siemens - Digital Twin of Performance
- Reading: Self-reflection - Digital Twin of Performance
- Video: Insights from Tata Steel - Digital Twins Example for Industrial Construction Project
- Reading: Self-reflection - Digital Twins Example for Industrial Construction Project
- Video: Complexity and Scale of Digital Twins
- Video: Insights from Siemens - Executable Digital Twins
- Reading: Self-reflection - Executable Digital Twins
- Video: Insights from Siemens - Functional Digital Twins Example
- Reading: Self-reflection - Function Digital Twins
- Video: Digital Twins and the Automotive Industry
Module 2: Digital Twins Platform, Ecosystem, and Business Context
- Video: Digital Twins Platform Ecosystem
- Video: Digital Twins Concept
- Video: Insights from Siemens - Evolving Digital Twins Ecosystems
- Reading: Self-reflection - Evolving Digital Twins Ecosystems
- Video: What are the Business Advantages of Digital Twins?
- Video: Digital Twins Implementation
- Video: Insights from Ford - Digital Twins Implementation Guidelines
- Reading: Self-reflection - Digital Twins Implementation Guidelines
- Video: Digital Twins Challenges and Risks
- Video: Insights from Siemens - Digital Twins Challenges
- Reading: Self-reflection - Digital Twins Challenges
- Video: Insights from Ford - Digital Twins Risks
Module 3: Future Trends and Summary
- Video: What Does the Future Look Like for Digital Twins?
- Video: Insights from Siemens - Future of Digital Twins
- Discussion Prompt: The Future of Digital Twins - The Chip
- Video: Insights from Ford - Future of Digital Twins
- Discussion Prompt: Future of Digital Twins - The Intelligent Agent
- Video: Digital Thread (future trend)
- Video: Digital Twins Summary
- Reading: Post-Course Survey
Grading Policy
This course includes quizzes and a course project. Learners pursuing a certificate will be assessed via three quizzes worth 20% each and a course project worth 40%. The course project requires a 500-word formal proposal and a 250-word informal recommendation, evaluated by two peers. Learners will also provide feedback on two peers’ submissions. All assessments are linked to course concepts and frameworks.
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Beginner Level
No prior experience required
