Roadmap to Success in Digital Manufacturing & Design

  • 4.7
Approx. 18 hours to complete

Course Summary

This course is designed to help learners understand the principles and practices of digital manufacturing and design. It covers topics such as additive and subtractive manufacturing, CAD design, and product lifecycle management.

Key Learning Points

  • Learn about the latest technologies and techniques in digital manufacturing and design
  • Gain practical skills in CAD design, 3D printing, and other digital manufacturing tools
  • Explore the challenges and opportunities of digital manufacturing for businesses and individuals

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Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the principles and practices of digital manufacturing and design
  • Gain practical skills in CAD design, 3D printing, and other digital manufacturing tools
  • Apply digital manufacturing concepts to real-world projects

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic understanding of engineering principles
  • Familiarity with CAD software

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online
  • Self-paced

Similar Courses

  • Introduction to CAD and Digital Manufacturing
  • Digital Manufacturing for Business
  • Advanced CAD Design

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  • Elon Musk
  • Mark Cuban

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Description

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.

Outline

  • Project Definition
  • Introduction: Roadmap to Success in Digital Manufacturing and Design
  • Project Definition
  • Industry Opportunities
  • Traditional vs. Digital Manufacturing Roles
  • Next Generation
  • Project Charter
  • Resources: Industry 4.0
  • Grading Rubric
  • Acknowledgements
  • Resources: Project Definition
  • Roadmap to Success in DMD: Step 1
  • Resources: Traditional vs. Digital Manufacturing Roles
  • Roadmap to Success in DMD: Step 2
  • Resources: Project Charter
  • Roadmap to Success in DMD: Step 3
  • Roadmap to Success in Digital Manufacturing & Design--Week 1
  • Self-Assessment
  • Self-Assessment: Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) Analysis
  • A Business Case for Digital Implementation
  • Your Future in Digital Manufacturing and Design
  • Self-Marketing Tools
  • Resources: Self-Assessment: Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) Analysis
  • Roadmap to Success in DMD: Step 4
  • Resources: You and the Future of Digital Manufacturing and Design
  • Roadmap to Success in DMD: Step 5
  • Resources: Self-Marketing Tools
  • Roadmap to Success in DMD: Step 6
  • Roadmap to Success in Digital Manufacturing & Design--Week 2
  • Network Exploration
  • Finding a Mentor
  • Network Expansion
  • Safeguard Your Online Image
  • Creating an Elevator Pitch
  • Resources: Finding a Mentor
  • Roadmap to Success in DMD: Step 7
  • Resources: Expanding Your Network
  • Roadmap to Success in DMD: Step 8
  • Resources: Safeguard Your Online Image
  • Roadmap to Success in DMD: Step 9
  • Resources: Create an Elevator Pitch
  • Roadmap to Success in DMD: Step 10
  • Roadmap to Success in Digital Manufacturing & Design--Week 3
  • Roadmap Execution
  • Roadmap to Success in Digital Manufacturing and Design Execution Plan
  • Resources: Portfolio: Artifacts and Attestations
  • Grading Rubric
  • Roadmap to Success in Digital Manufacturing & Design--Week 4
  • Final Project Submission and Peer Review Evaluation
  • Final Project Submission and Evaluation: Congratulations!
  • Resources: Portfolio: Artifacts and Attestations
  • Grading Rubric
  • Roadmap to Success in Digital Manufacturing & Design Project

Summary of User Reviews

The Roadmap to Success in Digital Manufacturing Design course on Coursera has received positive reviews from many users. The course has been praised for its comprehensive content, engaging instructors, and practical exercises. One key aspect that users thought was good is the course's emphasis on real-world applications of digital design in manufacturing.

Pros from User Reviews

  • Instructors are engaging and knowledgeable
  • Course content is comprehensive and well-organized
  • Practical exercises provide hands-on experience
  • Real-world applications help students apply concepts to their work

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some users found the course too basic
  • Some users experienced technical issues with the platform
  • Some users felt the course was too expensive
  • Some users found the course not challenging enough
  • Some users were disappointed with the lack of interaction with other students
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Approx. 18 hours to complete
Amy Moore
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
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Amy Moore

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