Yesterday, Deloitte University Press announced the launch of a massive open online course (MOOC) on the business implications of additive manufacturing. According to the organization, “3D Opportunity: The Course on Additive Manufacturing for Business Leaders” is the first course of its kind to be offered by a large professional services firm such as Deloitte and has been specifically designed to help educate the market on the business drivers of additive manufacturing and 3D printing.
Jonathan Copulsky, principal, Deloitte Consulting LLP and director of Deloitte’s Brand & Eminence group commented: “We are committed to providing innovative educational opportunities to our clients through programs such as Dbriefs webcasts, live events, and Deloitte University itself. The MOOC offers a new hybrid – the ability to interact and collaborate with the instructor and participants worldwide while viewing high quality content from the convenience of their own office.”
Deloitte University Press developed the MOOC in collaboration with America Makes, 3D Systems, Marquette University, and the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
“The potential to reach a broad population – from business leaders and managers, to educators and students – is an exciting prospect. We believe courses like this can help spark a dialogue around important trends in the marketplace,” said Copulsky.
Mike Hripko, deputy director of workforce and educational outreach for America Makes, added: “This course is uniquely valuable because it explores the business considerations for additive manufacturing. During this course participants will learn how 3D printing could impact their business, which sectors are leading in the use of the technology, and what factors they should consider when building a business case for additive manufacturing.”
The 3D Opportunity is said to be relevant for anyone involved with strategy, supply chain, operations, R&D, manufacturing, and product development. Mark Cotteleer, a research director with Deloitte Services LP and former business school professor at Marquette University and the University of Chicago, is teaching the course. Cotteleer will be joined by specialists from Oak Ridge National Laboratory and America Makes during the course. Comprising 26 mini-lectures organized into five modules and featuring high-quality video lectures, motion graphics and assessments, each will be supported by “quizzes” to aid learning. Furthermore, to deepen their understanding and further explore how additive manufacturing applies to their own organizations, students can optionally perform “take-home” assignments that will be evaluated by peers taking the course. Participants who complete the course and receive 70 percent or better on the module-ending quizzes will receive a certificate of completion. 3D Opportunity is free and open to the public and will be available through until August 8. Registration is open now.
