The Microcredentials course introduces participants to basic concepts of cyber technologies and their use in everyday life and industrial environments. Participants will learn about the evolution of industrial revolutions and understand the main ideas behind Industry 4.0 and the emerging Industry 5.0. They will be introduced to cloud systems, digital twins, system reliability and redundancy, the Internet of Things (IoT), and the Internet of Everything (IoE). The course provides examples of smart homes, smart devices, and simple automation in daily life. Participants will gain awareness of how these technologies support smarter living and working environments. The course also introduces basic sustainability and human-centred thinking as key values in the development of future technologies.

Self-Assessment Quizzes, Practical Lab Exercises, Assignments, Essays/Reports, Knowledge Checks, Final Exam (Online), Case Studies, Projects

Lectures, Videos, Hands on Labs, Practical Labs, Case Studies, Live Code Demos, Code, Reviews, Literature Reading

Understand the basic ideas of Industry 4.0 and 5.0, and their role in everyday life.
Recognise simple ICT technologies used in smart homes and workplaces (IoT, cloud).
Become aware of the connection between people and digital technologies in society.
Identify examples of communication and services used in basic digital systems.
Know the difference between devices that sense and process data locally or via the internet (e.g., sensors, cloud).
Give simple examples of smart applications in daily life (e.g., smart home, health devices, mobility aids).

Identify key technologies and architectures related to Industry 4.0 and 5.0 in real-world industrial contexts.
Classify technological components (e.g., cyber-physical systems, IoT, AI, edge computing) according to their function within Industry 4.0/5.0 frameworks.

Compose and present structured essays reflecting constructive and critical thinking on digital transformation topics.