Smart cities

What you will learn

Understand the concept and importance of smart cities.
Explore the technologies and infrastructures that support smart cities.
Evaluate smart solutions for urban mobility and transport.
Identify sustainable practices in resource management within smart cities.
Analyse the challenges, opportunities, and implementing aspects smart cities.

Description

The course explores the concept and reality of smart cities, highlighting the technologies and infrastructures that make them possible. Learners will examine smart solutions for mobility and transport, as well as sustainable practices for resource management. The course also addresses the challenges and opportunities involved in implementing smart cities, preparing participants to understand and contribute to sustainable and efficient urban development.

Assessment and certification

At the end of each module, in order to assess your progress, you will complete a test with a compulsory learning check, which will account for 50% of the final grade.
At the end of the course, you will take a Final Assessment Test worth 50% of the final mark.

Course plan

Part 1 | Introduction to the Concept and Reality of Smart Cities
• Module 1: What Are Smart Cities?
• Module 2: Why Do We Need Smart Cities?

Part 2 | Technologies and Infrastructures of Smart Cities
• Module 3: The Technological Foundations of Smart Cities
• Module 4: Essential Infrastructures
• Module 5: Inclusion and Urban Justice
• Module 6: Civic Engagement and Digital Tools

Part 3 | Smart Solutions for Mobility and Transport
• Module 7: Efficient and Sustainable Urban Mobility
• Module 8: Inclusion and Accessibility in Mobility

Part 4 | Sustainability and Resource Management in Smart Cities
• Module 9: Energy and the Environment
• Module 10: Impact Assessment and Success Metrics

Part 5 | The Future of Cities
• Module 11: Urban Cybersecurity and Data Regulation
• Module 12: From Planning to Action: Pilot Projects in Portugal
• Module 13: Future Trends and Scenarios

Organizations

ARTE | Academia Portugal Digital

License

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