PG Certificate - Smart Manufacturing
30 ECTS | 6 Months | Work-Integrated

🎓 PG Certificate in Smart Manufacturing

Build Smart Factory Capability and Deliver Measurable Business Impact

🧭 Structure

Core Modules20 ECTS
Applied Project10 ECTS
Total30 ECTS

📘 Core Modules

Manufacturing Systems & Lean Operations (5 ECTS)

Key Topics:
  • Manufacturing systems (process, discrete, hybrid)
  • Lean principles & TPS
  • OEE & bottleneck analysis
  • Value Stream Mapping
  • Kaizen & CI
Learning Outcomes:
  • Diagnose inefficiencies
  • Improve productivity & reduce waste
Assessment:
  • Case Study (20%)
  • Plant Assignment (30%)
  • Mini Project (50%)

Industry 4.0 / 5.0 & Smart Factory Systems (5 ECTS)

Key Topics:
  • Industry 4.0 architecture
  • IoT, MES, SCADA integration
  • Digital twins
  • Smart maturity models
Learning Outcomes:
  • Design smart roadmap
  • Evaluate digital readiness
Assessment:
  • Digital Maturity Audit (40%)
  • Strategy Presentation (60%)

AI & Data Analytics for Manufacturing (5 ECTS)

Key Topics:
  • Predictive maintenance
  • Quality analytics
  • Demand forecasting
  • Industrial data systems
Learning Outcomes:
  • Apply AI use cases
  • Data-driven decisions
Assessment:
  • Analytics Assignment (40%)
  • Use Case Project (60%)

Automation & Robotics (5 ECTS)

Key Topics:
  • PLC & DCS fundamentals
  • Industrial robotics
  • Automation ROI
  • Human-machine interface
Learning Outcomes:
  • Evaluate automation investments
  • Improve process efficiency
Assessment:
  • Automation Proposal (50%)
  • ROI Analysis (50%)

📊 Program Investment vs Impact

Program Investment Typical Impact Delivery ROI Potential Position
PG Certificate ₹1.44L ₹7–15L 5–10 X Entry
PG Diploma ₹3.24L ₹25–50L 7–15 X Transformation
MBA ₹5.76L ₹50–100L 9–18 X Leadership

🚀 Applied Project (10 ECTS)

Structure:
  • Problem Identification
  • Data Analysis
  • Solution Design
  • ROI Estimation
Examples:
  • Improve OEE by 10–15%
  • Reduce downtime
  • Implement predictive maintenance
Deliverables:
  • Business Case
  • Implementation Plan
  • Final Presentation
🎯 PROGRAM OUTCOME: Implement Smart Manufacturing Solutions and Deliver Measurable Business Impact

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