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Info session: Digital Transformation in Engineering Certificate Program

 

Thursday, February 3, 2022 | 12:00 – 12:30 p.m. ET

Thanks to everyone who attended our info session. Watch the recording below:

Join Peter Carr, continuing lecturer at the University of Waterloo, to learn more about this eight–week program developed in partnership with the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) and the Faculty of Engineering. This certificate program addresses the impact that information technology is having in the field of engineering. Engineers and those who influence, lead, or practice digital transformation in their workplaces need to understand the opportunities that can bring value to their engineering unit and the organization. 

This course is built for professional engineers, technicians, technologists, and leaders seeking to guide digital transformations within their organizations. In this course, you will have the opportunity to: 

  • Examine the impact that information technology will have on your future career.
  • Use tools and techniques to assess emerging digital opportunities and organizational fit for engineering projects.
  • Contribute to the success of digital transformation by understanding the common challenges organizations face and your solutions.
  • Lead innovation and continuous improvement activities, utilizing a range of tools and techniques.
  • Receive personal coaching and consulting with your instructor for the duration of the program.

 

 


Your instructor and info session speaker

Headshot of Peter Carr

 

Peter Carr

Continuing Lecturer, University of Waterloo

Peter Carr is a continuing lecturer in the Department of Management Sciences. His interests focus on the use of technology in business and society and include technology innovation and entrepreneurship, the strategic management of technology, project management, the use of social media to improve business performance, technology in developing countries, the social impact of information technology, and online learning.

He is also the author and instructor for the University of Waterloo's Co-operative Education professional development course, PD5, Project Management which is studied by over 2,000 students each year. He is a member of the Faculty of Engineering WatPDEng committee, which manages co-op professional development training for engineering students.

 

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