AI Foundations for Industry 4.0 Training in Kraków, Poland

Acad ID: ACAD0591

This course focuses on architecture, data flows, and strategic readiness rather than hands-on implementation.

Overview

AI Foundations for Industry 4.0 is a two-day program designed to explain how artificial intelligence integrates with Industry 4.0 technologies such as IoT, smart factories, automation, and data-driven manufacturing systems. This course focuses on architecture, data flows, and strategic readiness rather than hands-on implementation.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand AI in Industry 4.0
• Learn smart factory concepts
• Understand industrial automation workflows
• Gain knowledge of Industrial IoT basics
• Learn predictive analytics concepts
• Understand connected manufacturing systems
• Explore AI-driven operational efficiency
• Identify Industry 4.0 AI use cases

Duration & Delivery Mode

14 hours

We serve:

Target Audience

• Manufacturing engineers and technical leads
• Industry 4.0 and digital transformation teams
• Operations and plant managers
• IT and OT professionals in manufacturing
• Manufacturing strategy and innovation leaders

Pre-requisites

• Basic understanding of manufacturing operations
• Familiarity with automation or digital manufacturing concepts
• General awareness of data and sensors
• Interest in Industry 4.0 transformation

Skillset Achieved

• Understanding AI’s role in Industry 4.0
• Interpreting smart factory architectures
• Connecting AI with IoT and automation systems
• Assessing AI readiness in manufacturing organizations
• Supporting AI-driven transformation initiatives

Course Outcome

By the end of this training, participants will understand how AI fits into Industry 4.0 ecosystems, interpret smart factory architectures, assess AI readiness, and contribute strategically to AI-enabled manufacturing transformation.

Course Outline

Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing
• Evolution from traditional manufacturing to Industry 4.0
• Key Industry 4.0 technologies
• Role of data and connectivity
• Smart factory concepts

AI within Industry 4.0 Architecture
• Where AI fits in smart manufacturing systems
• Data pipelines from machines to AI models
• Edge, cloud, and on-premise considerations
• AI-driven decision layers

Manufacturing Data and Intelligence
• Sensor data, machine data, and production systems
• Real-time vs historical data
• Data integration challenges
• Foundations of analytics and AI intelligence

Core Industry 4.0 AI Use Cases
• Predictive maintenance architecture
• Smart quality and inspection systems
• Production optimization and scheduling
• Energy and sustainability optimization

AI Readiness and Maturity Models
• Assessing organizational AI readiness
• Technology, people, and process alignment
• Common Industry 4.0 adoption challenges
• Scaling AI across factories

Governance and Strategic Alignment
• Data governance in smart factories
• Security and reliability considerations
• Aligning AI with business strategy
• Roadmap for Industry 4.0 AI adoption

Assessment Topics

• AI and Industry 4.0 fundamentals
• Smart manufacturing concepts
• Industrial automation basics
• Industrial IoT integration
• Predictive analytics techniques
• Connected systems workflows
• Real-time industrial monitoring
• AI-driven operational optimization
• Security and compliance basics
• Practical Industry 4.0 scenarios

Evaluation

• Architecture interpretation exercises
• Industry 4.0 case discussions
• Readiness assessment activity
• Final knowledge evaluation quiz

Course Materials

Participants will receive course materials, slides, reference materials, exercises and access to resources for further learning.

Certification

Participants who successfully complete the training will receive an AcadNXT Certification in AI Foundations for Industry 4.0 Training, validating their understanding of AI integration within smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0 systems.

SELECT AN UPCOMING CLASS

Tue 29th Sep 2026 – Wed 30th Sep 2026