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New Professional Certificate Program in Industry 4.0 Offered by MIT
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IT Professional Education has launched a new Professional Certificate Program in Industry 4.0. Taught exclusively online over 12 months by renowned MIT faculty, this unique program will equip technology and engineering professionals in the manufacturing space with the tools, skills, and knowledge they need to excel in the digital age. “From the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence, to smart manufacturing and product platforms, technological innovations are powering widespread transformation across the industrial sector,” says Clara Piloto, director of digital plus and global programs at MIT Professional Education. “Our multilingual program will enable professionals to acquire the digital strategies and tools they need to redesign product operations, business models and customer support in an environment that
is technologically and competitively evolving more rapidly than ever before.” The Professional Certificate Program in Industry 4.0 currently includes four core courses offered in both English and Spanish. They include: • Management of Technology: Roadmapping and Development • Designing Product Families: From Strategy to Implementation • Smart Manufacturing: Operations in the 4th Industrial Revolution • Beyond IoT: Sensory Intelligence and Smart Technology In addition to the core courses, the certificate program offers a selection of electives, such as Cloud and DevOps: Continuous Transformation, Blockchain: Disruptive Technology, Leadership and Innovation and Management of Technology: Strategy & Portfolio Analysis. “The fourth industrial revolution is fundamentally disrupting our world. As such, organizations need to build a culture of continuous learning to ensure employees are trained to adapt to these drastic changes,” says Bhaskar Pant, executive director at MIT Professional Education. “We are offering yet another concentration certificate that will provide professionals with a blend of technology and higher-level skills necessary to succeed in the rapidly changing industry landscape.” Registration for 2021 courses is open. For more information, visit professional.mit.edu. n
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