The world of manufacturing is experiencing rapid advances in digital technologies that are transforming the way we design, manufacture and sell our products and services.

NMIS Manufacturing Skills Academy

The NMIS Manufacturing Skills Academy will support Scotland’s manufacturing sector to upskill its workforce to make the most of these opportunities and create sustainable competitive advantage.

Continuous Professional Development

The NMIS Continuous Professional Development portfolio, part of the NMIS Manufacturing Skills Academy, has been designed to raise awareness of the opportunities that the digital transformation of manufacturing can create for SMEs, to upskill the workforce and to help boost the productivity of the Scottish manufacturing sector.

The NMIS CPD portfolio of courses in Digital Manufacturing and Technology is delivered by the Scottish Research Partnership in Engineering and builds on and complements the support provided by the Scottish Manufacturing Advisory Service through its Manufacturing 4.0 Review.

What courses are being offered?

The programme has been structured in three stages differing in levels of technical detail to equip your organisation with the necessary skills to successfully manage the digital transformation, from executive and business leaders to technical managers and implementation teams.

The courses offered within the portfolio are designed specifically to equip your organisation with the necessary awareness, insights and skills to take advantage of the opportunities presented by the digital transformation and support you in their adoption and implementation within your organisation

Digital Transformation - Introduction

Designed to create awareness of fundamental digital manufacturing concepts and the requirements to successfully navigate through the digital transformation process. These courses are suitable for professionals and business leaders interested in developing a vision and strategy for digital transformation within their organisations.

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Digital Transformation - Strategy

Designed to inform and guide the digital transformation process, each course focuses on one of the following key digital transformation areas: Operations, Logistics, Data, Infrastructure and Economic considerations. These courses are suitable for professionals and business leaders interested in building a digital transformation strategic roadmap and action plan.

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Digital Transformation - Application

Designed to develop increased technical awareness and expertise in a wide range of emerging digital technologies, from Augmented Reality Twins to Autonomous Systems, these courses are suitable for professionals, technical leaders and implementation teams.

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Who should attend?

The NMIS CPD Portfolio is aimed at professionals who wish to learn more about the impact of digital transformation on the manufacturing industry and the opportunities such innovations can bring. We aim to enhance the digital skills of both manufacturing specialists and business leaders, addressing the need for highly trained individuals to improve the productivity in the Scottish manufacturing industry.