Evolving engineering skills, including AI, robotics, and more with ASME
Uncover evolving engineering skills in AI, robotics, additive manufacturing, and more with this course from ASME and Autodesk.
Course overview
Explore how Industry 4.0 is revolutionizing engineering and manufacturing careers and job skills. This course delves into AI, robotics, additive manufacturing, and more emerging engineering skills as demonstrated through their impact in real-world examples and case studies. Understand the evolving roles in the sector, the global influence of manufacturing, and strategies to tackle industry challenges.
After completing this course, you’ll be able to:
- Understand the changing landscape of manufacturing with the adoption of Industry 4.0 and its emerging technologies.
- Describe the role manufacturing plays in the global economy.
- Define the 3 main roles within the manufacturing sector and describe how these roles are adapting to the demands of Industry 4.0 and the digital age.
- Interpret case studies that demonstrate how roles and emerging technologies such as AI, robotics, and additive manufacturing are changing the landscape.
- Explain the challenges the manufacturing industry is facing and how to overcome them.
- Outline the effects of generative AI on both mechanical and manufacturing engineering.
ASME and Autodesk have partnered to develop this course to promote Industry 4.0 skills in design and manufacturing. This is the fifth course in a series of self-paced courses to equip students with the knowledge and abilities needed to thrive in the industry 4.0 era of the manufacturing industry. Get more insights from Autodesk and industry leaders in the 2024 State of Design & Make report.
About the partner
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) mission is to advance engineering for the benefit of humanity.
Course downloads
These downloadable resources will be used to complete modules in this course:
Course outline
Evolving skills in AI, robotics, and more
Learn about evolving engineering skills with these videos from ASME and Autodesk.
Module outline
Learn about evolving engineering skills with these videos from ASME and Autodesk.
By the end of this module, you'll be able to:
- Understand the changing landscape of manufacturing with the adoption of Industry 4.0 and its emerging technologies.
- Describe the role manufacturing plays in the global economy.
- Define the 3 main roles within the manufacturing sector and describe how these roles are adapting to the demands of Industry 4.0 and the digital age.
- Interpret case studies that demonstrate how roles and emerging technologies such as AI, robotics, and additive manufacturing are changing the landscape.
- Explain the challenges the manufacturing industry is facing and how to overcome them.
- Outline the effects of generative AI on both mechanical and manufacturing engineering.
- Paraphrase the experience of a real-world engineer who offers an analysis of what skills he believes are needed by future engineers.
Final test
Ready to test your knowledge? Pass this required test with a score of 75% or more to complete the course and earn a certificate of completion.
Module outline
Test your knowledge of Industry 4.0 concepts and earn a certificate of completion upon answering 75% of questions correctly.
Announcements
A video explaining the roles of an AI engineer, AI ethicist, and robotics engineer was added in February of 2025.
