Short cycle for professional development

Learning Path “Short cycle for professional development” is part of the program/curriculum oiAcademy – “Assessment and Celebrating”.

Learner who have completed the learning path is able to:exhibit a deep understanding of blockchain fundamentals, smart contracts, and decentralised applications, recognising their transformative impact across various sectors; demonstrate enhanced creative problem-solving abilities, employing innovative methods and tools to address complex challenges both individually and in team environments; understand and commit to ethical standards in technology development and implementation, including data protection and privacy principles.

The objectives of the learning path are:

To grasp foundational concepts and applications of emerging technologies, focusing on understanding the basics of blockchain, smart contracts, and decentralized applications, alongside recognizing their implications across various industries. This objective encompasses an appreciation for the transformative potential of technologies like AI and the principles of Industry 4.0, including smart manufacturing and cyber-physical systems.

To enhance creative problem-solving and strategic skills, by introducing and applying methods and tools that encourage creativity both individually and within teams. This includes developing strategic thinking capabilities and self-management skills—spanning cognitive, affective, and behavioral aspects—to navigate and excel in professional environments effectively.

To underscore the importance of ethical considerations and data privacy in the technology sector, preparing participants to navigate the complexities of ethics in technology, understand data protection principles, and apply these concepts in the development and implementation of technological solutions. This objective aims to cultivate responsible professionals who can contribute positively to the digital economy’s growth and sustainability.

• Topics and activities covered by the learning path:
• Understanding Blockchain Fundamentals
• Applications of blockchain in various industries
• Smart contracts and decentralized applications (DApps)
• Introduction to methods and tools to encourage creativity (in teams)
• Introduction to methods and tools to encourage creativity
• Strategic Skills: Introduction
• Self management: Introduction
• Self management: Cognitive skills
• Self management: Affective skills
• Self management: Behavioral skills
• Ethics in Technology
• Data protection and privacy principles
• Applications of AI in industry
• Overview of Industry 4.0Smart manufacturing and connected systems
• Cyber-physical systems in industry
• Digitalization of supply chain processes
• Data analysis techniques in Industry 4.0
• Data visualization tools in Industry 4.0