Learn about the Big Data, AI, and Cyber-Security course.
Part of the Advanced Manufacturing & Industry 4.0 Program.
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Big Data, AI, and Cyber-Security
COURSE OVERVIEW
Online Live
Few technological innovations have steered as many conversations, ideas, debates, and uncertainty in the digitization of manufacturing and Industry 4.0 as Big Data, AI, and Cyber-Security. Full of promise, potential, and pitfalls, the concept remains mostly unclear and complicated. The Big Data, AI and Cyber Security program aims to remove some of the mystery around these critical topics and turn them into something tangible for participants, making them effective change ambassadors in their organizations.
Live Online Teaching
Real-time interactive conference-style education brought to you anywhere.
Earn a McMaster Certificate
Walk away with a McMaster Certificate and practical skills to think and problem-solve like a leader.
Skilled Industry Experts
Hear from academic instructors and experienced industry experts across disciplines.
Accelerated Learning
Achieve more than you expected in each burst 60 - 90 minute topic sessions over 3 days.
Learning Objectives
• Fundamentals of big data, machine learning, AI, and cyber security.
• How to connect data to processes and operations and capitalize on it to increase efficiencies and add value to your organization.
Course Structure
20
Hours of Training
3
Consecutive Days
Modules
Course Content Breakdown
Module 1
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Making sense of Big Data, AI, and Cyber Security.
Module 2
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Case studies and workshops on identifying types of data, what data can and cannot do, understanding network effects.
Module 3
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Case study and workshop on identifying risk.
Module 4
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Case studies and workshops in connectivity, communicating data, data analysis and effective decision making.
Module 5
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MES, ERP, and supply chain management.
Module 6
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AI, Machine Learning, Block chain – where it does and does not work. Designing intelligent systems based on the expertise of people.
Module 7
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Cyber security – risks, implementation, training personnel.
Upcoming Course Dates
View the dates for our upcoming program courses.
Admission Details
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Please contact the Program Lead if you have specific questions about the background knowledge required to maximize your benefits from the program.
Tuition & Fees
Please note costs noted below are in CAD dollars, and do not include the 13% HST - Harmonized Sales Tax charged for Canadian Applicants.
NGEN AMP UP Participants & Association Members
Subsidized Cost
Course Certificate
$750 CAD
Regular Cost
Regular cost for this course
Course Certificate
$2000 CAD
UNDER DEVELOPMENT
Please note this course is under development, check back for updates once finalized.
Program Lead
Advanced Manufacturing & Industry 4.0
PROGRAM LEAD
Andy Simoneau
McMaster University
W Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology
Certificates of Completion Professional Programs
Learn more about the Advanced Manufacturing & Industry 4.0 Program and the four courses offered.
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Industry 4.0 and Cyber-Physical Systems
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Big Data, AI, and Cyber-Security
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Advanced Manufacturing and Hybrid Engineering
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​Automation
