Global Learning for Operational Leaders
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Introduction
Course overview
Industry 4.0 technologies such as industrial IoT, automation, digital twins, analytics and additive manufacturing are transforming factories. Manufacturers that adopt them strategically gain productivity, quality and flexibility.
This Aractech course covers Industry 4.0 concepts, smart factory architecture, connected machines and data, manufacturing execution systems, predictive maintenance and quality, digital twins, workforce skills and building a digital manufacturing roadmap.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Explain Industry 4.0 concepts and technologies
- Design smart factory data architectures
- Apply analytics for maintenance and quality
- Understand MES and digital twins
- Prepare the workforce for digital manufacturing
- Build an Industry 4.0 roadmap
Who should attend
Target audience
- Manufacturing and plant managers
- Production and process engineers
- Digital transformation leaders
- Maintenance and quality managers
- IT and OT professionals
- Operations directors
Methodology
Learning approach
- Technology overviews
- Factory case studies
- Use-case workshops
- Maturity assessment
- Roadmap development
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Industry 4.0
- Industrial revolutions
- Key technologies
- Value drivers
- Coffee break
- Value drivers (continued)
- Maturity models
- Exercise: Maturity assessment
Day 2
Connected Factory
- Industrial IoT
- OT and IT integration
- Edge computing
- Coffee break
- Edge computing (continued)
- Data platforms
- Workshop: Architecture design
Day 3
Analytics and Automation
- Predictive maintenance
- Quality analytics
- Robotics and automation
- Coffee break
- Robotics and automation (continued)
- MES
- Case study: Smart factory
Day 4
Digital Twins and People
- Digital twins
- Simulation
- Workforce skills
- Coffee break
- Workforce skills (continued)
- Change management
- Exercise: Skills plan
Day 5
Roadmap
- Use-case prioritisation
- Business cases
- Cybersecurity
- Coffee break
- Cybersecurity (continued)
- Scaling
- Capstone: Industry 4.0 roadmap
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Digital Transformation in Manufacturing (Industry 4.0) (DIT-036) cover?
This course covers Digital Innovation and Transformation through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 2 - 6 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Manufacturing and plant managers, Production and process engineers, Digital transformation leaders
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Rome, Munich, Frankfurt, Kuala lumpur, Barcelona, Geneva.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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