RWTH Certificate Course – Chief Digital Transformation Manager
Scaling Industry 4.0 – From Incremental Improvement to Successful Transformation
Industry 4.0 and digital transformation are not new concepts – many companies have already taken their first steps. However, they often face key challenges when trying to integrate fragmented projects and isolated solutions into a comprehensive strategy and roadmap. The ability to design and lead digital transformation processes holistically is a crucial competitive advantage.
This course equips executives with a robust methodology to successfully implement and scale digital initiatives. By understanding key technological principles and their applications, companies can increase efficiency and unlock new business potential. Learn how to develop and sustainably scale a holistic transformation program, even with limited resources, to drive value-driven scaling and create transformative impact.
- Study format:
- Certificate Course
- Duration:
- 5 Days
- Teaching:
- 10. - 14. November 2025, Aachen
- Course fees:
- 3,780 € with the Early Bird Special when booking up to 8 weeks before the course starts (regular price: 4,200€) incl. lunch, course materials & social program, excl. overnight stay/arrival & departure
- Qualification:
- Certificate of participation
- Language:
- German
Contents of the Training
This five-day course combines proven methodologies, interactive exercises, and real-world case studies drawn from over 10 years of Industry 4.0 experience. Participants will gain a deep understanding of digital transformation and develop their own transformation program tailored to their specific challenges using the Harvard Business Case method.
The training is further enriched with hands-on demonstrators, production site visits, and targeted industry insights. The goal is to create sustainable connections between systems, processes, roles, and competencies—transforming fragmented pilot projects into scalable solutions.
Day 1 | Introducing Industry 4.0
Day 2 | Digital transformation and governance
Day 3 | Data & Controlling
Day 4 | Implementation of I4.0 projects & digital culture
Day 5 | Insights into the production of the future
Develop New Skills and Gain Industry-Relevant Expertise
- Acquire practical tools and frameworks to successfully scale Industry 4.0 initiatives within your organization.
- Learn how to develop and manage a comprehensive digital transformation program and scale pilot projects through real-world case studies and interactive exchanges with leading industry experts.
- Strategically align Industry 4.0 technologies with your corporate strategy to maximize the value drivers of digital transformation.
- Identify and avoid common pitfalls, manage uncertainties, and establish an agile mindset in interdisciplinary teams to drive digital change.
- Benefit from best practices in the industry and gain valuable insights through cross-sector knowledge exchange.
Professional Lead & Lecturers of the Chief Digital Transformation Manager
Vita of the Professional Lead
Vita of the Lecturers
Teaching Institutes & Partner
The Innovation Center on the RWTH Aachen Campus offers further education in the field of technology and innovation management to find optimized solutions for their challenges. A "world of experience" is being created in collaboration with partners from the TIME Research Area, Fraunhofer IPT, WZL of RWTH Aachen, and KEX Knowledge Exchange AG, allowing industry's future planners and decision-makers to experience the process from the initial development idea to the manufacture of products ready for series production. The fundamental concept is precisely tailored to the projects, potentials, and interests of companies.
Participation Requirements and Target Group
The Chief Digital Transformation Manager certificate course is aimed at specialists and managers who want to gain a comprehensive understanding of the added value and business opportunities of Industry 4.0. In particular, managers who are responsible for planning and implementing digital transformation programs and want to expand their methodological skills in this area will benefit.
- Technology & Innovation Management
- Business management
- Research & Development
- New Business Development, Strategy & Production
- Technical purchasing & management
Do you have further questions about the course?
We will be happy to advise you personally on (+49) 241 80 97758
The number of participants is limited to 20 in order to ensure efficient knowledge transfer in dialog between the participants and lecturers.
Course Overview
5 Days | 3,780 € Early bird price up to 8 weeks before the start of the course | Regular price: 4,200 €
incl. course materials & social program, excl. overnight stay/arrival and departure
- Target audience: Specialists and managers of technology-oriented companies
- Certificate of participation
- 5% Alumni Discount
Why Choose the Chief Digital Transformation Manager Course at RWTH International Academy?
- Effectively harness the transformative potential of Industry 4.0 while managing limited resources.
- Gain proven strategies for coordinating diverse stakeholders and achieving overarching digital transformation goals.
- Experience interactive learning through practical demonstrators and exclusive insights into successful practices from leading industrial companies.
- Develop a hands-on transformation program based on course content and the Harvard Business Case methodology.
In-house Opportunities
Our in-house training offers a wide range of academic and professional skills tailored to your company's specific challenges and goals. We work closely with you to develop a customized training, compiled from proven teaching methods and the expertise of our qualified lecturers to ensure optimal learning outcomes for your professional development.
Would one of our courses also be of interest to your entire team/company? Contact us: Our team for your team! We will be happy to advise you on the possibility of an in-house course. Give us a call or send us an email – we will tailor your further training to your needs!
Funding Options
If you live/work in Germany, there are a number of government funding opportunities for your continuing education. Financial and time support is offered, for example the
- individual federal states(e.g. through Bildungsscheck or QualiCheck)
- educational leave
Further Questions? Feel free to contact us!
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