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Brochure New MIT PE DigitalTransformation 16 NOV 19 V52
Brochure New MIT PE DigitalTransformation 16 NOV 19 V52
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WHO IS THIS
PROGRAM FOR
This online program provides a hands-on, interactive tour of the five key technologies transforming
industry and commerce. Professionals in traditional companies as well as entrepreneurs seeking to
harness the opportunities afforded by new technologies, will learn about the five biggest drivers of
change: Blockchain, Cloud, AI, IoT, and Cybersecurity, instilling confidence to navigate the digital
frontier. This is a very hands-on program; you will learn by doing and this includes some basic coding.
PARTICIPANT
PROFILE
On your journey to learning MIT Professional Education's Digital Transformation online program,
you’ll be in good company. Past participants come from a wide range of industries, job functions, and
management levels.
Representative Companies
Participants include representatives from companies like:
PARTICIPANT
TESTIMONIALS
“I’ll use this knowledge in architecting secure and scalable systems using
the latest technologies and have more informed discussions.”
-Gunasekaran Kandasamy, Enterprise Architect, Excellus Bluecross Blueshield
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YOUR
LEARNING JOURNEY
This online program takes you through the fundamentals of digital technologies that are transforming
our world today. Led by MIT faculty at the forefront of data science, participants will learn the history
and application of the five most transformative technologies: blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI),
cloud computing, Internet of Things (IoT), and cybersecurity.
Note: MIT Professional Education reserves the right to change the curriculum and delivery of the program to
improve the participant experience.
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APPLICATION
EXERCISES
MIT's motto of "Mens et Manus"—or Minds and Hands—fully applies to this program. You will learn
by doing. Here are some examples:
Use the MetaMask plugin to conduct Create your own webpage on a custom
transactions with Ether, a cryptocurrency domain and set up the Cloud server
INDUSTRY
EXAMPLES
Digital transformation has touched nearly every corner of modern life. Industries used to illustrate
concepts in this online program include:
BANKING MEDICAL
Will cryptocurrencies Explore how the
and blockchain Internet of Things
technology help can control global
prevent bank crises supply chains and
and defaults? detect counterfeit
drugs.
ENTREPRENEURIAL MANUFACTURING
VENTURES
How will machine
How has Everything learning and
as a Service (EaaS) blockchain
revolutionized the technology influence
startup and how can supply chain
traditional enterprises management?
compete?
EDUCATION CYBERSECURITY
Will machine learning Watch a demonstration
and AI change the on how cybercriminals
way we learn and crack passwords and
teach language? learn how you can
protect yourself.
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PROGRAM
MODULES
Explore the history and evolution of Explore the applications of blockchain beyond
blockchain, as well as the fundamentals of its cryptocurrency and how the evolution of smart
structure. contracts expanded its possibilities to include
any industry or function.
Distributed ledgers, public keys, and hash
functions Legal contracts
Autonomous cities
Learn about the inoperability issues that Learn the impact of AI implementation on
paved the way for cloud solutions, cloud multiple industries and focus on how AI
computing structure, and implementation. impacts labor and the working economy.
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Module 5: The Internet of Things Module 6: Cybersecurity
Explore how the unprecedented expansion of Explore how industries struggle to keep pace
IoT devices enable innovation in areas such with the rapidly changing landscape of
as manufacturing and health care. cyberattack methods as well as how to develop
impervious security strategies.
Connections and interoperability
Password hacking
Data collection and management
Browser privacy
Process manufacturing
VPNs
Privacy and security concerns
IoT security risks
Cyber-attack patterns
Finding talent
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PROGRAM
FACULTY
John Williams holds a BA in Physics from
Oxford University, an MS in Physics from
UCLA, and a Ph.D. in Numerical Methods
from University of Wales, Swansea. His
research focuses on the application of
large-scale computation to problems in
Cyber-Physical security and energy studies.
He is director of MIT’s Geospatial Data
Center and from 2006-2012, he was
Director of the MIT Auto-ID Laboratory,
which invented the Internet of Things.
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Dr. Abel Sanchez holds a Ph.D. from the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(MIT). He is the Executive Director of MIT’s
Geospatial Data Center, architect of “The
Internet of Things” global network, and
architect of data analytics platforms for
SAP, Ford, Johnson & Johnson, Accenture,
Shell, Exxon Mobil, and Altria. In cyber
security, Dr. Sanchez architected impact
analysis of large-scale cyber-attacks
designing Cyber Ranges for the
Department of Defense (DOD).
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CERTIFICATE
Get recognized! Upon successful completion of the program, MIT Professional Education grants a
certificate of completion to participants. This program is scored as a pass or no-pass; participants
must receive 80 percent to pass and obtain the certificate of completion.
Participants will be awarded 3.6 continuing education units towards professional development.
P L E
A M
This is to certify that
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Your Name
has successfully completed the online program
Digital Transformation
From AI and IoT to Cloud, Blockchain, and Cybersecurity
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SPECIAL
ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
MIT Professional Education Fire Hydrant Award
It is part of the MIT culture for students and faculty to immerse themselves in their studies and
research. Attending MIT is often likened to "drinking from a fire hose" of information. For those
participants who display extraordinary efforts in exhibiting that MIT ethos and demonstrate leadership
by going above and beyond in their program participation, they’ll be considered to receive the
coveted MIT Professional Education Fire Hydrant Award. This award can be displayed in
professional bios, such as on LinkedIn. Decisions are made by the program team based on active
participation and behaviors that exemplify leadership and contribution to the overall program
experience for the cohort.
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This is to award a certificate of recognition to
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Your Name
Digital Transformation
From AI and IoT to Cloud, Blockchain, and Cybersecurity
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DURATION 6 weeks, online
excluding orientation
4-6 hours/week
CONNECT WITH A
PROGRAM ADVISOR
Email: mit@emeritus.org
Phone: +1 315-982-5094
+1 315-277-2746