Exploring Emerging Technologies (Level 4)
This short online programme introduces the key technologies shaping today’s industries, from smart factories and AI to VR/AR, digital twins, and sustainable practice. It’s practical, engaging, and designed to help you understand what these technologies are, how they connect, and where they’re heading next.
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. It is suitable for anyone aged 18+ with an interest in emerging technologies, regardless of prior qualifications or experience. Students will need access to a laptop or desktop computer with an internet connection to complete the online sessions.
Course details
- English
- Welsh
Free
Why study with us?
What you will learn
A clear, accessible foundation in the technologies driving Industry 4.0, and the opportunities they create for work and further study.
- Introduction to Industry 4.0
- The smart factory: Cyber-physical systems (CPS) and the Internet of Things (IoT)
- AI, big data and smart supply chains
- Robotics, automation and additive manufacturing
- Cloud computing, edge computing and cybersecurity
- Data visualisation - virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and digital twins
- Sustainability, workforce and ethics
- The future of Industry 4.0
Further information
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If you have any questions or need more information, please don’t hesitate to contact us at eet@uwtsd.ac.uk. Our team will be happy to help!