The Expedite – Skills for Industry microcredential, developed by Siemens Digital Industries Software, is crafted for early-career professionals seeking to bridge classroom experiences with industry applications. Through the lens of a new employee, you'll experience everything from onboarding to business decisions, gaining knowledge and professional skills to excel in dynamic engineering environments.

This four-course microcredential develops foundational industry knowledge and practical skills. Through relevant activities & resources, you will:

• Evaluate comprehensive product lifecycle management approaches and their impact on engineering processes, including digital systems, workflows, & cross-functional integration

• Analyze emerging digital technologies and transformation trends to assess their potential impact on engineering practices & industrial applications

• Apply data-driven decision-making principles to evaluate engineering solutions, considering technical requirements, business implications & risk management factors. 

• Demonstrate effective professional communication strategies for engaging with diverse stakeholders across varied engineering contexts 

• Assess sustainable engineering practices and environmental considerations throughout the product lifecycle to support eco-friendly design & manufacturing approaches

• Evaluate business and financial implications of engineering decisions to align technical solutions with organizational objectives & market requirements

Praktisches Lernprojekt

Throughout this microcredential, you'll discover industry practices through immersive commercial scenarios that integrate PLM systems, EDA knowledge, and emerging technologies. 

Working through industry challenges, you'll gain professional skills while learning to evaluate solutions that balance technical requirements, organizational objectives, and sustainability practices.

The focus on decision-making and cross-functional collaboration in an industrial context builds your understanding of the engineering world and will allow you to contribute effectively and advance your career.