Smart Manufacturing Fundamentals
An introduction to smart manufacturing: sensors and IIoT, data platforms, automation and how to start a pilot.
At a glance
- 2 days
Who it's for
- Engineers and production managers
- IT/OT staff
- SME owners exploring Industry 4.0
Learning objectives
- Understand IIoT and sensors
- Choose data platforms
- Know automation options
- Start a focused pilot
Detailed content
- Sensor types
- Connectivity
- Edge devices
- MES and SCADA
- Cloud platforms
- Dashboards
- PLCs and robots
- Cobots
- Vision systems
- Use-case selection
- Business case
- Scaling
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- IIoT and sensors
- Data platforms
- Automation
- Starting a pilot
- Case study, action plans and course assessment
Practice, tools and assessment
Hands-on practice
- Prompt-engineering lab on real work tasks
- Map a process and identify automation / AI use cases with ROI
- Responsible-AI and data-privacy risk review
- Case studies from Egyptian and Gulf organizations
Tools and templates you keep
- Prompt library for your role
- Use-case canvas and ROI template
- AI usage policy checklist
- Course workbook and slide handouts
How learning is assessed
- Pre- and post-course knowledge check
- Assessment of practical exercises by the trainer
- Action plan reviewed at the end of the course
Built on these standards and bodies of knowledge
- NIST AI Risk Management Framework
- ISO/IEC 42001 (AI management) and ISO/IEC 27001
- Egypt Personal Data Protection Law 151/2020
Certificate
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
New in our 2026 portfolio — tell us your dates and we will confirm the trainer and schedule.
How it is delivered
- Public courses in Cairo, in-company programs and live online training
- Practical exercises, case studies and examples from your sector
- Can also run as Train & Stay in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada or Cairo
Frequently asked questions
How long is Smart Manufacturing Fundamentals?
The program runs 2 days. In-company versions can be adapted to your needs.
Is the course taught in Arabic or English?
Sessions are usually delivered in Arabic with English technical terms and materials. Full English delivery is available for in-company groups.
Can you run it inside our company?
Yes. In-company programs use exercises built on your own processes. Tell us the group size and preferred timing and we will send a proposal.
Will I receive a certificate?
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
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