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Quick Look Course Summary:Prepare for the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) in South Africa
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  • Length: 2 day(s)

  • Price (at your venue): 1 Person R 12,470 EX VAT 3 Person R 8,716 EX VAT 10 Person R 5,987 EX VAT

  • Certification Type:Accredited

  • Locations & Venues: Off-site or in-house. We train in all major city centres throughout South Africa.

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    4th Industrial Revolution Course

    Duration: 2 days

    Introduction

    Prepare Yourself for the 4th Industrial Revolution. Don’t be left in the dark Ages – Understand the Impact and Start Making Changes. Huge Economic, Societal and Individual Impact. This is a Powerful Course that will move you forward with confidence.

    The world of work is a rapidly changing environment as the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) takes hold of society.  A recent research paper by Deloitte has revealed that, overall, executives around the world are in the early stages of readying their organizations to harness the full potential of the Industrial Revolution. The question is how do we as individuals and companies prepare and ready ourselves for the 4IR which is arriving sooner than we think.

    What does the 4th Industrial Revolution involve?

    The 4th Industrial Revolution has a broad signature across many different fields with technology breakthroughs in numerous disciplines including:

    • Fully autonomous vehicles
    • Robotics
    • The Internet of Things
    • Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT)
    • Fifth-generation wireless technologies (5G)
    • Additive manufacturing/3D printing

    The 4th Industrial Revolution is different from the previous three eras in that instead of being marked by technological advances, it is concerned rather with advances in communication and connectivity.

    Course Outline

    Delegates will be issued with the book, The Fourth Industrial Revolution Author: Klaus Schwab, which will be supplemented by notes adding a South African Perspective.

    Areas covered in the course on the 4th Industrial Revolution or Industry 4.0 or 4IR include:

    • Introduction to The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4th Industrial Revolution or Industry 4.0 or 4IR)
    • Events leading up to 4th IR (historical context) and impact
    • Reasons for the 4IR: Megatrends, Digital, Physical, Biological, Point of no return
    • How the 4IR will impact: the Economy, Growth, type of work, Business, Collaboration, new ways of doing things, Business.
    • The International and South African Effect of the 4IR. Impact on Governments,  Countries, Regions and Cities  and security.
    • How the 4IR will shape society: Inequality and the Middle Class
    • The impact of the Revolutions on individuals
    • The impact of 4IR on universities/ companies / organizations
    • Brain Storming a way forward.

    May the 4th Industrial Revolution be with you – Part 2:  Welcome to the 4th Industrial Revolution, you can check out any time you like but you can never leave

     

    Who should attend this course?

    This course is designed to bring managers and executives up to speed with the 4IR.

    **Quote does not include Any Exam Fees (if applicable)

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    Is this course accredited?

    BOTI offers a mix of SETA-accredited, internationally-certified (VMEdu) and non-accredited skills-programme courses. Please confirm a specific course's accreditation status with us when you enquire. All delegates receive a certificate of completion.

    Can this course be delivered in-house at our premises?

    Yes. Every BOTI course can be delivered on-site at your offices anywhere in South Africa, or at a scheduled public venue, and can be customised to your team and industry.

    How do I book or get a quote?

    Use the enquiry form on this page for a tailored quote, or call 011 882 8853 / email [email protected]. The course length and next public course date are shown in the Quick Look summary.

    Can this training count towards our B-BBEE scorecard?

    Yes - skills development training can contribute to your B-BBEE scorecard, and where learnerships apply you may also access SETA grants and the Section 12H tax allowance. Ask us how to structure it for maximum points.

    Do you tailor the training to our industry?

    Yes. Our training is built around your business, using practical, real-world examples relevant to your team and sector.

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