Basics of Artificial Intelligence for Manufacturing SMEs

duration | 35 hours

Description

This online training and consulting program helps manufacturing SMEs explore practical AI applications to solve operational challenges and create business value. Participants gain foundational AI knowledge, hands-on data analysis experience, and personalized consultation to develop a customized AI adoption roadmap.

Learning Outcomes

After completing the training, participants will be able to:

  • Explain key AI concepts and their relevance to manufacturing
  • Identify operational challenges and AI opportunities in their own SME
  • Evaluate data readiness and assess feasibility for AI deployment
  • Select appropriate AI tools and techniques aligned with business needs and resources
  • Co-develop a tailored AI implementation roadmap based on internal data and goals

Understanding AI in the SME Context

duration | 3 hours

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand fundamental AI concepts and terminology
  • Recognize relevant AI applications for SMEs
  • Differentiate myths from realities through case studies

Activities:

  • Interactive presentations
  • Case study discussions
  • Q&A sessions

Exploring AI Use Cases and Business Value

duration | 4 hours

Learning Outcomes:

  • Map operational challenges and pain points
  • Match business needs with AI use cases
  • Collaborate in group discussions to explore AI-driven improvements

Activities:

  • Workshops
  • Group exercises
  • Brainstorming sessions

Working with Your Data: Evaluation and Readiness

duration | 4 hours

Learning Outcomes:

  • Conduct diagnostic review of operational data
  • Identify gaps and AI deployment requirements
  • Apply data preparation and management best practices

Activities:

  • Data assessment exercises
  • Group analysis
  • Expert guidance and feedback

Tools and Techniques for Your SME

duration | 2 hours

Learning Outcomes:

  • Explore low-code AI platforms and tools
  • Understand predictive maintenance and anomaly detection use cases
  • Select AI tools aligned with business needs

Activities:

  • Tool demonstrations
  • Hands-on exploration
  • Q&A

Personalised Consultation and Action Planning

duration | 2 hours + individual consultations

Learning Outcomes:

  • Interpret AI opportunity reports tailored to participants’ data
  • Develop pilot project plans
  • Define success metrics for AI initiatives

Activities:

  • One-on-one or small group consultations
  • Action plan development
  • Feedback sessions