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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The world is experiencing a technological revolution and we are accepting this change wholeheartedly. Over the past few years, information and communication technologies have altered the traditional ways and landscape of the urban infrastructure. With the change in the living style, there is a sudden urge by public authorities, and private sectors to change the cities to smart cities. The course Smart Cities – Management of Smart Urban Infrastructures is an initiative by Coursera for the people who wish to work in the management sector of smart technologies that are being embedded in the cities’ legacy infrastructure.
Smart Cities – Management of Smart Urban Infrastructures training will be provided by the experts of EPFL online mode. The course shall benefit the people working in the information and communication technologies sector by providing them with information on new technologies. This is an online, self-paced course of 5 weeks that offers flexible deadlines to the learners and training by the experts for the complete development of the candidates. The enrolled candidates will also receive Smart Cities – Management of Smart Urban Infrastructures certification by Coursera at the end of the course.
Also Read: Smart Cities Urban Planning and Management
The Highlights
- 5 weeks duration
- Online course
- Shareable certification
- Self-paced learning
- Graded assignments
- Quizzes and programming assignments
- Financial Aid
Programme Offerings
- 5 Weeks Duration
- trained by experts
- Online Course
- Shareable Certification
- Flexible Deadlines
- Graded Assignments
- Feedback
- quizzes
- assessments
- financial aid
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 2436 | yes | Coursera |
The candidates can pay the Smart Cities – Management of Smart Urban Infrastructures certification fee on the Coursera portal through the online mode. The candidates can pay the fee through credit card, debit card, and internet banking. Explore the course through the audit mode and pay the fee on the portal. For detailed information on fee structure refer to the table below.
Smart Cities – Management of Smart Urban Infrastructures fee structure
Description | Fee in INR |
Smart Cities – Management of Smart Urban Infrastructures | Rs. 2,436 |
Eligibility Criteria
Certification Qualifying Details
Smart Cities – Management of Smart Urban Infrastructures certification will be given to all the learners who have successfully enrolled and completed the course. The certificate will help the learner in gaining proficiency in the management of the transition of legacy infrastructure to smart cities. The learner should complete the course and the associated assignments to receive the shareable certificate from Coursera. The certification shall be a stepping stone for the people who are looking to make their career in the management domain of smart urban infrastructure.
What you will learn
Smart Cities – Management of Smart Urban Infrastructures certification syllabus is comprehensive in nature and covers the management practices required in smart cities. The learner will be exposed to multiple videos, tutorials, and assignments to get an in-depth understanding of urban planning & design, city management, smart city, and the management of smart cities. The course is designed to produce brains that can help in the development of smart cities with proficiency in management. The learner will be able to gain an understanding of the following concepts.
- Understanding the nature of disruptive innovations or the smart technologies in urban infrastructure systems;
- Knowledge of the state-of-the-art strategies for effective management of the transition from legacy infrastructures to the smart urban systems;
- Understanding the management of the transition phase required from legacy infrastructure systems to smart cities. The learner will be supporting innovations and shall avoid early lock-in;
- Understand the potential applications of the concepts learned in this course in the context of the management of smart urban transportation systems as well as smart urban energy systems.
Who it is for
Smart Cities – Management of Smart Urban Infrastructures certification benefits beginners who are willing to start their career in the management of smart urban infrastructure. The candidates who are working on the following designations shall also get the benefit of the course. This course will enhance their skills and knowledge of the management of smart cities.
- Urban Planners,
- Civil Engineers,
- Construction Managers,
- City Managers
Admission Details
To enroll yourself in the Smart Cities – Management of Smart Urban Infrastructures online course. Follow the steps mentioned below.
Step 1: Visit the portal of Coursera for the Smart Cities – Management of Smart Urban Infrastructures course. The direct link for the course is https://www.coursera.org/learn/smart-cities.
Step 2: The screen with the detailed introduction of the course shall be displayed on the portal of Coursera.
Step 3: Click on the tab “Enrol for free” and sign up for the course.
Step 4: Complete the enrollment process by paying the Smart Cities – Management of Smart Urban Infrastructures certification fee.
Step 5: Start learning by attending the Smart Cities – Management of Smart Urban Infrastructures classes.
The Syllabus
Videos
- Introduction to the Smart Cities MOOC
- Introduction to week 1
- Conceptualizing cities as complex socio-technical systems
- What is digitalization?
- General Implications of digitalization
- Implications on digitalization on cities
- Perspectives on Smart Cities
- interview with Ms. Irene Compte Libera about Barcelona
Readings
- Introduction to the Smart Cities MOOC
- Write an optional case study and win a prize!
- Where to get help
- Course discussions
- Certificate
- Reading 1 - Introduction to Smart Urban Infrastructures and Smart Cities
Quiz
- What did I learn in Block 1?
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- Your feedback (1)
Videos
- Introduction to week 2
- Conceptualization of Smart Urban Energy Systems
- Interview with an Utility company (Dr. Corrodi, IWB Basel)
- The infrastructure layer of smart urban energy systems
- Interview with Prof. Mario Paolone
- The services layer of smart urban energy systems
- The data/digital layer of smart urban energy systems
- Managerial and Policy takeaways
- Interview with an Energy company (Dr. Bolke, Schneider Electric)
Reading
- Reading 2 - Smart Urban Energy Systems
Quiz
- What did I learn in Block 2?
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- Your feedback (2)
Videos
- Introduction to week 3
- Conceptualization of smart urban transportation systems
- The "improve" pathway
- Interview with a transportation company (Mr Schaefer, Siemens)
- The "shift" pathway
- Interview with a transportation operator (Ms. Leboucher, RATP)
- Conditions for success
Reading
- Reading 3 - Smart Urban Transportation Systems
Quiz
- What did I learn in Block 3?
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- Your feedback (3)
Videos
- Introdution to week 4
- Transition in Socio-Technical systems
- Interview with an urban service provider company (Dr. Staron, Veolia)
- Data/Digital layer
- Potential of the digital layer
- Interview with Prof. Montero (UNED, Madrid)
- Interview with Prof. Faltings (EPFL)
Reading
- Reading 4 - Towards Smart Cities part I
Quiz
- What did I learn in Block 4?
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- Your feedback (4)
Videos
- Challenges on the Services layer
- Interview with a data company (Mr Ender & Mr Schimpel, IBM)
- Challenges on the Infrastructure layer
- Challenges for managers
- Challenges for policy-makers & Conclusion of the MOOC
Readings
- Reading 5 - Towards Smart Cities part II
- Submit your optional case to win a precious prize!
- End of the course
Quiz
- What did I learn in Block 5?
- Final Exam
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- Your feedback (5)
Instructors
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The duration of the Smart Cities – Management of Smart Urban Infrastructures course is 5 weeks and the duration of the classes for the course is 13 hours.
The course is provided by EPFA.
The certificate is issued by Coursera.
Coursera is offering the course with flexible deadlines in the online mode. This is a beginner-friendly course and students will receive a shareable certificate at the end of the course.
The course is in the English language and has subtitles in Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish, and Persian.