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Next Production Revolution series
Next Production Revolution series
Explore the Next Production Revolution paradigma
Course description
The Next Production Revolution paradigma, as new wave of technological innovation, is a new frontier of development for African countries. This series addresses people from anywhere in the world, from industrialized economies as well as from “developing countries”.
Intended Learning Outcomes
Prerequisites
The MOOCs have been organized according to thematic homogeneity: their use does not require a sequential order. Some courses may list specific prerequisites in their respective course pages.
Activities
Each course in the series includes different activities and learning materials. Please refer to the information sheets of each course for more details.
Section outline
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Students mustRequire course completed
A short introduction to the Next Production Revolution (NPR) paradigma as a means to achieve Sustainable Development Goals and unlock Africa’s potential to innovation
Duration: 4 weeks
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Students mustRequire course completed
A short introduction to Additive Manufacturing and Smart Agriculture as enabling technology clusters for NPR
Duration: 2 weeks
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Students mustRequire course completed
A short introduction to smart and integrated infrastructures as an asset for prosperity in Africa: energy, digital and mobility infrastructures - the lifeblood, nerve and skeleton of modern societies
Duration: 4 weeks
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Students mustRequire course completed
A short introduction to smart and integrated infrastructures as an asset for prosperity in Africa: energy, digital and mobility infrastructures - the lifeblood, nerve and skeleton of modern societies
Duration: 4 weeks
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Assessment
Each course has specific methods for passing. Check the individual course pages to learn the criteria used.
Certificate
By enrolling in the series, you will be automatically enrolled in all the courses it includes. You’ll find both the series and its individual courses in your dashboard.
Once you complete all the courses, the series will also appear as completed on your dashboard. After completing each course, you can request the related Open Badge, while there is no Open Badge for the series as a whole.
Information about fees and access to materials
All courses in the series are offered online and are free of charge.
Course faculty
To find out who the instructors are for each course, please consult the “Faculty” tab on the respective course pages.
Contact details
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