The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) has partnered with software company Autodesk to launch the first four courses in an educational series aimed at closing the manufacturing skills gap.
Created for students and faculty, the Industry 4.0 learning content courses were inspired by findings from the “Industry 4.0 and Modernizing Manufacturing Education” report co-authored by ASME and Autodesk and published by the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), and an earlier collaborative report on the “Future of Manufacturing.” Research found that training and education are essential to develop “hard skills” needed to support several emerging technologies, including design for manufacturing, operations technology infrastructure, and artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI and ML). Additionally, STEM professionals will require “soft skills,” including creative problem solving, communication, and collaboration.
As a response and to help prepare industry keep pace with changing industry, the first four Industry 4.0 courses available are:
“The project-based curriculum uses real-world examples to engage and motivate students and professionals as they develop skills that are in high demand,” said Stephanie Viola, executive director of the ASME Foundation and managing director of ASME programs and philanthropy. “These courses are the latest chapter in ASME and Autodesk’s efforts to help engineers and technicians advance their careers and to support manufacturers as they integrate advanced technologies into their operations.”
Access the free resources and read more about the collaboration on ASME’s website.
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