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Course structure

The course is planned over 4 weeks with 6 hours of active learning using best-practice examples (remote lectures delivered in real time and recorded for catch-up) and a strategic discussion forum with the cohort. Lecture sessions run once a week.

By participating in the sessions and successfully completing the course, you will receive a ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Certificate of Attendance and a digital badge.

This course is the first part of a series, the second course focuses on Digital Twin Implementation.

Note: The Digital Twin Strategy and Transformation and Digital Twin Implementation courses run in succession, so you can register for both if you wish.

What you will learn

By participating in this course, you will:

• Have a comprehensive understanding of what digital twins are,
• Understand the digital twin ecosystem and its strategic applications,
• Learn from real-world, industry-relevant examples,
• Identify and prioritise high-impact digital twin use cases,
• Align digital twins with organisational and operational goals,
• Create a roadmap for long-term value creation and measurable outcomes,
• Develop a tailored strategy you can apply immediately,
• Engage with peers and experts through live discussions.

Timetable

The programme runs over four weeks, combining live online lectures, and structured cohort discussions. Each week builds toward developing a clear digital twin strategy and action plan and all sessions are recorded and made available to participants.

Week 1: Introduction to Digital Twins with Real-World Use Cases

This session introduces the fundamentals of digital twins, including their evolution, components, and applications across sectors.

Topics include:

• What is a digital twin? Historical context and current relevance,
• Digital twin types, and complexity levels,
• Industry use cases and outcomes,
• Creating measurable value through digital twins.

Week 2: Choosing the Right Digital Twin Applications

Learn how to evaluate and prioritise digital twin use cases based on strategic and operational impact.

Topics include:

• Evaluating use cases for business impact,
• Feasibility, scalability, and time-to-value assessment,
• Frameworks for selection and decision-making,
• Aligning applications with business goals and digital maturity.

Week 3: Integration and Ecosystem Alignment

Explore how digital twins integrate within organisational systems and digital ecosystems.

Topics include:

• IT, OT, data, and platform integration essentials,
• Stakeholder alignment and change management,
• Operational integration for real-time performance and insights,
• Overcoming adoption challenges.

Week 4: Building Your Digital Twin Strategy and Action Plan

Develop a practical strategy to guide implementation and long-term value delivery.

Topics include:

• Creating a strategic vision and use case roadmap,
• Governance, roles, and resource allocation,
• Defining KPIs and measuring value realisation,
• Finalising a practical digital twin action plan.

Progression

This course forms the first part of a two-course learning pathway.
Participants may continue with the Digital Twin Implementation course (hyperlink), which focuses on operational delivery and execution.

Who should attend

This course is designed for professionals involved in strategic decision-making and organisational transformation. It is particularly suited to:

• Business leaders and senior managers,
• Innovation and digital transformation professionals,
• Asset owners and operators,
• Consultants and suppliers supporting digital transformation,
• Professionals from industry, public sector, and research organisations working at the business or management level.

Participants are typically those who enable or guide digital twin adoption rather than those who build digital twins. If you are more interested in how to design and build a digital twin, please see the information about our short course on Digital Twin Implementation.

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