Industry 4.0 Course Catalog
Below is our curated Course/Reference Catalog. Begin your search using the filters below. Sort table by clicking on the header. Click or hover over course/resource name for more details. Indicates a certification is available for the course. Industry 4.0 Academy Disclaimer
| Course/Resource | Topic | Subtopic | Level | Cost | Administered By |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARM Institute | Automation | Robotics | Introductory | Free | US Office of the Secretary of Defense |
| Augmented Reality - Rockwell Automation | Automation | Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality | Introductory through Expert | Free | Rockwell Automation |
| Augmented Reality Training for Advanced Manufacturing | Automation | Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality | Introductory | Free | YouTube/ Taqtile |
| Automation Professional Training | Automation | Automation Overview | Introductory through Expert | Purchase | International Society of Automation |
| UI Automation and Selectors | Automation | Robotic Process Automation | Introductory | Free Trial or subscription | Coursera/UiPath Product Manufacture |
| Case Study Video: Digital Transformation in Manufacturing: Harnessing AI and Automation to Optimize Business Processes | Automation | Robotic Process Automation | Introductory | Free | UiPath |
| Computer Vision with Embedded Machine Learning | Coursera | Automation | Machine Vision | Introductory | Free Trial or subscription | Coursera/Edge Impulse |
| Control Flow in RPA | Automation | Robotic Process Automation | Introductory | Free Trial or subscription | Coursera/UiPath Product Manufacture |
| Data Manipulation in RPA | Automation | Robotic Process Automation | Introductory | Free Trial or subscription | Coursera/UiPath Product Manufacture |
| Digital Work Instructions from LightGuide | Automation | Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality | Introductory | Free | Light Guide |
| AI for Everyone: Master the Basics | Automation | Machine Vision | Introductory | Free or Options | edX/IBM |
| Factory Automation and Machine Control | Automation | Automation Overview | Introductory through Expert | Purchase | International Society of Automation† |
| FANUC Robotics Handling Tool Operation and Programming (certificate) | Automation | Robotics | Intermediate to advanced | $1K - $3K | Monroe Community College |
| A Guide to Industry 4.0 Predictive Maintenance | Automation | Predictive Maintenance | Introductory | Free | iotforall Web Article |
| How To Use Augmented Reality Technology In An Industrial Environment | Automation | Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality | Introductory | Free | YouTube/Werner Electric Supply |
| How Virtual Reality Works | Automation | Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality | Introductory | Free or Options | edX/UC San Diego |
| Industry 4.0: Augmented reality system for production | Automation | Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality | Introductory | Free | YouTube/SCS Concept Group |
| Industrial Augmented Reality - Aircada Pro | Automation | Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality | Introductory | Free | YouTube/ Aircada Pro |
| Intelligent Automation Foundations | Automation | Automation Overview | Introductory | Subscription or purchase | LinkedIn Learning/Barkin |
| Introduction to Deep Learning with OpenCV | Automation | Machine Vision | Introductory | Subscription or purchase | LinkedIn Learning/Fernandes |
| Introduction to Human-Robot Interaction | Automation | Robotics | Introductory | Free or Options | edX/University of Canterbury |
| Leveraging Automation (from RIT Smart Manufacturing Webinar Series) | Automation | Automation Overview | Introductory | Free | Rochester Institute of Technology/Golisano Institute for Sustainability (RIT) |
| Machine Learning - Explained in 5 Minutes | Festo Learning Experience | Automation | Machine Vision | Introductory | Free | Festo/Schubert |
| Machine Learning Introduction for Everyone | Automation | Machine Vision | Introductory | Free Trial or subscription | Coursera/IBM |
| OpenCV for Python Developers | Automation | Machine Vision | Introductory | Subscription or purchase | LinkedIn Learning/Crawford |
| Operations and Management | Automation | Automation Overview | Introductory through Expert | Purchase | International Society of Automation |
| Predictive maintenance in industry 4.0: applications and advantages | Automation | Predictive Maintenance | Introductory | Free | LinkedIn Web Article |
| 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing Specialization | Automation | Additive Mfg/3D Print | Introductory | Free Trial or subscription | Coursera/University of Illinois |
| 3D Printing Applications | Automation | Additive Mfg/3D Print | Intermediate | Free Trial or Subscription | Coursera/ University of Illinois |
| 3D Printing Hardware | Automation | Additive Mfg/3D Print | Intermediate | Free Trial or subscription | Coursera/University of Illinois |
| The 3D Printing Revolution | Automation | Additive Mfg/3D Print | Introductory | Free Trial or subscription | Coursera/University of Illinois |
| 3D Printing Software | Automation | Additive Mfg/3D Print | Intermediate | free Trial or Subscription | Coursera/ University of Illinois |
| Process Automation and Control | Automation | Automation Overview | Introductory through Expert | Purchase | International Society of Automation |
| Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Specialization | Automation | Robotic Process Automation | Introductory | Free Trial or subscription | Coursera/UiPath Product Manufacture |
| RPA Basics and Introduction to UiPath | Automation | Robotic Process Automation | Introductory | Free Trial or subscription | Coursera/UiPath Product Manufacture |
| RPA Basics and Introduction to UiPath | Automation | Robotic Process Automation | Introductory | Free | UiPath |
| TensorFlow: Working with Images | Automation | Machine Vision | Introductory | Subscription or purchase | LinkedIn Learning/Fernandes |
| Why Predictive Maintenance is Driving Industry 4.0 | Automation | Predictive Maintenance | Introductory | Free | Solid Works Web Article |
Industry 4.0 Academy Disclaimer
The courses offered in this catalog are a curated collection of learning materials that provide an overview of Industry 4.0. It is designed to provide resources that businesses can use to understand and implement Industry 4.0, covering topics such as technology adoption, data utilization, and workforce development. While some of the course providers may provide a certification, the intent of this website is to provide information on knowledge-building opportunities. RIT provides no certification or degree credit for any of this content.
Some materials are free, while others require a fee. Neither RIT or the Center of Excellence in Advanced and Sustainable Manufacturing (COE-ASM) has received compensation from the organizations that have created and published the course materials. The Industry 4.0 Academy supports a COE-ASM initiative to advance the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies and practices among manufacturers in New York State and is funded by the New York State Department of Economic Development.