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Mastering Digital Twins | Certificate program

A digital twin is a replica of reality: it can visualize not only the geometric appearance and structure of products or systems, but also their behavior. It merges reality and virtuality, creates transparency in complex technical and operational processes, and is an indispensable tool for the development and operation of cyber-physical systems (CPS). Digital twins can support companies throughout their entire value chain by creating clarity through digital data.

Companies must learn to adapt digital twins to their value creation realities and design their capabilities accordingly. The technology makes it possible to observe, analyze, visualize, simulate, interact with, and integrate intelligent products and systems throughout their entire life cycle.

Our modular online program “Mastering Digital Twins” provides you with in-depth knowledge of all phases of the lifecycle (idea, design, development, operation, and end-of-life) and a clear understanding of their business potential in various industrial scenarios.

We currently offer training to become a Digital Twins Business Consultant. The Digital Twins Solutions Architect and Digital Twins Technical Developer programs will be offered soon.

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What our Mastering Digital Twins course offers you:

  • A mix of practical and scientific knowledge with independent solutions and qualified trainers from industry and research.
  • The option to obtain a referenceable certificate of the skills acquired by participating in the certification exam to become a “Digital Twin Business Consultant.”
  • Cross-company and cross-industry exchange of experience and knowledge in expert seminars.

After successfully completing the MDT training program, you will be able to:

  • Master digital twins from strategic conception to technical implementation.
  • Understand the potential of digital twins and turn it into a business advantage for your company.
  • Recognize the value of digital twins for your company.

What are the benefits of continuing education for my company and for me personally?

Arguments for businesses

  • Gain professional insight into the realization of digital twins, from strategic conception to technical implementation.
  • Understand the potential and turn it into a business advantage for your company.
  • Drive the digital transformation of your company with state-of-the-art technologies.

Arguments for employees

  • Advance your management or technical career with a solid understanding of digital twin technologies.
  • Acquire the skills and knowledge to achieve your business and technical goals.
  • Benefit from flexible access to course materials—anytime, anywhere.
  • Set your own pace with our self-paced learning.
  • You have the opportunity to earn an internationally recognized personal certification (ISO 17024).

Our expertise for your success

  • Our trainers have many years of experience in project work in the context of digital twins and related technologies. They bring their passion for the subject to the training courses.
  • Learn about the design, development, and operation of digital twins using real-world case studies and applications.
  • How you benefit from participating in the expert seminar: Our trainers will be happy to answer your questions tailored to your individual situation.
OVERVIEW
Type of event
Zertifikatskurs, Online-Seminar, Weiterbildung auf Englisch
Format
Online
Graduation
Certificate
Duration
ca. 10 hours self-study
Language
English
Organizer
Fraunhofer IPK
Fee
The program offers various learning packages that you can book independently according to your individual learning needs: - Package 1 - Online self-study course: €490 (members of the German Aerospace Society Lilienthal-Oberth e.V. and the Society for Systems Engineering (GfSE) pay a reduced participation fee of €440) - Package 2 - Online self-study course and online expert seminar: €1,080 (members of the German Aerospace Society Lilienthal-Oberth e.V. and the Society for Systems Engineering (GfSE) pay a reduced participation fee of €895) - Select your online learning package and register via the registration button. Online expert seminar only: €690 (members of the German Aerospace Society Lilienthal-Oberth e.V. and the Society for Systems Engineering (GfSE) pay a reduced participation fee of €525) Online certificate exam only: €690 - Please register for this directly with the Fraunhofer personnel certification body. In-house seminars are available on request.
PROGRAM

Track

Certified Digital Twins Business Consultant

Certified Digital Twins Solutions Architect*

Certified Digital Twins Technical Developer*

Contents and lectures

Acquire fundamental knowledge about the business potential of digital twins and strategic approaches for implementing them in your company.

Learn about the underlying technologies and applications of digital twins and gain a comprehensive overview of the processes, methods, and tools required for their implementation.

Master the technological approach to create or integrate a Digital Twin solution tailored to your company's needs.

Target group

Business developers, decision-makers, consultants

Operations managers, team leaders

 Technology specialists

 

*The courses Digital Twins Solutions Architect and Digital Twins Technical Developer will be offered soon.

TARGET GROUP

Our continuing education program is aimed at anyone who has assumed or intends to assume technical or strategic responsibility for digital twins. If you find yourself in one of these roles, you've come to the right place:

  • Strategic evaluation of digital twins
  • Conceptual development of digital twins
  • Implementation of digital twins

The course is particularly suitable for the following industries: Mechanical engineering, mobility solutions, computer and electronics manufacturers, medical technology, software development, IT system houses, IT service and consulting companies.

EXPERT SEMINAR
  • Our expert seminar is a customized seminar where you can talk to our experts, clarify questions, and get advice.
  • The expert seminar can be booked in addition to the course or as part of packages 2 and 4.
  • Two months before the seminar, you will receive a short survey on the topics and questions you would like to cover in the seminar.
  • Based on these topics, we will create a specific seminar with our experts in the field.
 

Key facts:

  • What: Live sessions via Microsoft Teams
  • Duration: 4 hours
  • How often: 2 dates per year
CERTIFICATION EXAM

The certification exam can be booked optionally.

The Fraunhofer Personnel Certification Body offers a certification exam for Digital Twins Business Consultants twice a year. You can find more information here.

PARTNERS

In cooperation with:

  • Fraunhofer Academy
  • EIT Digital
FURTHER INFORMATION

Our Certified Digital Twins Solutions Architect and Technical Developer courses will be launched soon.

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Trainers

 

Maiara Rosa

Maiara Rosa is an aeronautical engineer with a master's degree in production engineering from the University of São Paulo (Brazil). Maiara has worked for three aviation companies, including Airbus and Embraer. She is currently a doctoral candidate researching servitization and the development of integrated solutions combining products and services.

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Sonika Gogineni

Sonika Gogineni has a background in instrumentation engineering and production technology. She enjoys working on smart products and services. She not only develops methods for this on the research side, but also brings them to life.

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Kai Lindow

Kai has been involved in industry-oriented research and development of PLM solutions for more than 10 years. He is head of the Virtual Product Creation department at the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology IPK. Digital value creation and the ability of companies to digitally transform their product development and process planning play an important role in this context. His current focus is on digital twins, (advanced) system engineering, data consistency, and smart services. 

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