Digital Twin Fundamentals

About this course

Understand what makes a digital twin useful. Define its purpose and fidelity, connect it to real-world observations, test forecasts and scenarios, and build a practical value case with clear governance.

This foundation course is part of the Smart Cities, Digital Twins & Urban Systems school. Delivery: Self-Paced. Estimated study time: 10 h.

Course curriculum

• Module 1 — What a Digital Twin Is
• Module 2 — Purpose and Fidelity
• Module 3 — The Parts of a Twin and Its Maturity
• Module 4 — Keeping in Step with Reality
• Module 5 — What a Twin Can Tell You
• Module 6 — Value, Cost and Governance

Applied learning

• Case Study — The Twin That Showed Everything
• Lab 1 — Purpose Canvas and Readiness for Four Twin Proposals
• Lab 2 — A Minimal Twin of Hilltop Reservoir
• Lab 3 — The Value Case and a Recommendation
• Capstone — A Twin Proposal You Would Sign

Who this course is for

Student / Beginner; Engineer / Architect; Government Professional

Prerequisites

No prerequisite course is listed in the academy catalog.

Course details

• Course code: NE-DT-101
• Level: Foundation
• Estimated duration: 10 h
• Delivery: Self-Paced

Includes online course lessons and practice activities. Course scenarios use simulated data. Course materials are in pilot review.