Certified Smart Manufacturing (Industry 4.0) Professional (CSMP)

Learn Industry 4.0 concepts, smart manufacturing tools, and digital transformation strategies to design, implement, and lead data-driven, future-ready operations.
Duration: 4 Days
Hours: 12 Hours
Training Level: All Levels
Batch One
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM (Eastern Time)
Live Session
Single Attendee
$299.00 $499.00
Live Session
Recorded
Single Attendee
$349.00 $583.00
6 month Access for Recorded
Live+Recorded
Single Attendee
$399.00 $666.00
6 month Access for Recorded

About the Course:

In today’s industrial landscape, competitive advantage relies on transitioning from conventional operations to data-driven smart manufacturing. The Certified Smart Manufacturing Professional (CSMP) program is meticulously designed to help leaders navigate the technologies of Industry 4.0.

Through highly interactive sessions, participants will learn the components of the Smart Industry Readiness Index (SIRI) framework, industrial cybersecurity best practices, AI-driven predictive maintenance, and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) architecture. By analyzing real-world business cases and evaluating digital maturity assessments, you will gain the practical tools necessary to align emerging automation technologies with your organization's financial and operational targets.

Learner Benefits:

  • Master Smart Manufacturing: Gain a comprehensive, structured understanding of Industry 4.0 principles and advanced technologies.
  • SIRI Maturity Assessment Skills: Learn how to assess an organization's current digital maturity and establish structured roadmaps.
  • Hands-on Technology Insight: Explore cybersecurity measures, predictive analytics, and IIoT communication protocols.
  • Strategic Growth Roadmap: Build the capacity to design and execute a clear digital transition strategy.
  • Competitive Advantage: Acquire advanced knowledge of Lean AI, robotics, and digital warehousing to maximize operational ROI.

Course Objectives:

  • Learn the evolution of industrial revolutions and the practical distinctions between digitization, digitalization, and digital transformation.
  • Understand the Smart Industry Readiness Index (SIRI) framework, including its 3 building blocks, 8 pillars, and 16 dimensions.
  • Apply AI-driven predictive maintenance models to optimize machine performance and collect operational data.
  • Evaluate IoT and IIoT architectures, hardware, sensors, gateways, and communication protocols (MQTT, Modbus, Zigbee, Lora, etc.).
  • Apply the S.M.A.R.T. deployment framework to build, prioritize, and manage Industry 4.0 project roadmaps.
  • Conduct commercial feasibility assessments (ROI, NPV, IRR) for technology integration.
  • Understand the fundamentals of robotics, automation, digital warehousing (ASRS), and low-cost process design.

Who is the Target Audience?

  • Manufacturing & Sourcing Leaders: Small and mid-sized business owners, plant heads, and operations supervisors.
  • Quality & Process Improvement Experts: Six Sigma Belts and quality professionals aiming to combine lean practices with digital tools.
  • Supply Chain & Logistics Specialists: Professionals seeking to implement digital warehouses, ASRS, and automated material handling.
  • Digital Transformation Leaders: Project managers and IT specialists responsible for leading technology integration.

Basic Knowledge:

  • Prerequisites: A foundational understanding of general manufacturing processes, project management, or operations is helpful.
  • Certification Requirement: Complete all four training modules, submit course assignments, and pass the final examination with a minimum score of 60%.

Curriculum
Total Duration: 12 Hours
Day 1: Industry 4.0 Fundamentals & Digital Maturity Assessments

  • Historical perspective of industrial revolutions and evolution.
  • Digitization, Digitalization, vs. Digital Transformation.
  • Comparison of Conventional Factories vs. Smart Factories.
  • Introduction to the Smart Industry Readiness Index (SIRI) Framework:
    • Understanding SIRI's 3 building blocks, 8 pillars, and 16 dimensions. 
    • Navigating the LEAD Framework and Assessment Matrix. Day 1 Quiz.

Day 2: Digital Technologies, IIoT Security, & Predictive Maintenance

  • Managing digital dashboards and daily operational workflows.
  • Industrial Cyber Security: Identifying vulnerabilities and IIoT network security best practices.
  • AI-Based Predictive Maintenance: Smart data collection and AI analytics to prevent downtime.
  • Day 2 Q&A.

Day 3: IIoT Architecture, S.M.A.R.T. Framework, & Business Cases

  • IoT & IIoT Hardware, sensors, gateways, and communication protocols (Modbus, LoRa, etc.).
  • The S.M.A.R.T. Deployment Framework: Specifying business cases, mapping processes, and designing architectures.
  • Preparing the Business Case: Commercial assessments (ROI, NPV, IRR) and implementation risk management.
  • Utilizing the TIER Framework and Prioritization Matrix.
  • Day 3 Quiz.

Day 4: Robotics, Digital Warehousing, Lean AI, & Examination

  • Robotics & Automation: Selection and low-cost process optimization.
  • Digital Warehousing: Identifications, traceability, and Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems (ASRS).
  • Keynote on Lean AI: Translating Industry 4.0 hype to practical reality.
  • Industry-specific group discussions and future project identification.
  • Assessment & Evaluation: Course examination (min. 60% passing mark).