Unlock the transformative potential of digital twins with the Digital Twin Strategy and Transformation short course. Designed for professionals looking to drive innovation, efficiency, and long-term value within their organisations, this course provides a practical roadmap for adopting and scaling digital twin technologies.
Through a combination of real-world use cases, strategic frameworks, and actionable planning, you’ll gain a clear understanding of what digital twins are, how they work, and where they deliver the greatest impact. Key topics include identifying high-value digital twin applications, integrating them within your digital ecosystem, aligning stakeholders, and building a strategy that turns digital twin concepts into measurable business outcomes. Whether you're exploring digital twins for the first time or looking to strengthen your strategic approach, this course equips you with the tools to lead digital transformation with confidence. Digital Twins for Senior Leaders has been scoped alongside asset owners and operators and is founded on the Gemini Principles, National Digital Twin programme and interlinked research from 成人直播, the Open Data Institute and the Digital Twin Hub community. It is delivered by 成人直播 and the Digital Twin Hub, in association with policy makers, industry associations, academic experts and practitioners.Note: The Digital Twin Strategy and Transformation and Digital Twin Implementation courses run in succession, so you can register for both if you wish.
At a glance
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- Dates
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- 05 - 26 Nov 2025
- 08 - 29 Jan 2026
- 05 - 26 Mar 2026
- 07 May - 04 Jun 2026
- Duration4 weeks - 6 hours of active learning
- LocationOnline
- Cost拢950
Course structure
The course is planned over 4 weeks with 6 hours of active learning using best-practice examples (remote lectures delivered in real time and recorded for catch-up) and a strategic discussion forum with the cohort. Lecture sessions run once a week.
By participating in the sessions and successfully completing the course, you will receive a 成人直播 Certificate of Attendance and a digital badge.
This course is the first part of a series, the second course focuses on Digital Twin Implementation.
Note: The Digital Twin Strategy and Transformation and Digital Twin Implementation courses run in succession, so you can register for both if you wish.
The best element of the course is meeting people from diverse organisations and industries, with equally diverse views on digital twins and at varied levels of implementation. The course was delivered online through a webinar platform. This works from a convenience perspective but also from an interaction and dialogue perspective.
I have incorporated some of the tool set concepts into my existing engagements. I would say that the course has played a role in reaffirming my focus area in the business.
My experience of the 8-week course has been a very positive one. I have enjoyed the depth of knowledge from the tutors along with the discussions raised from my peers. The course started with an overview of Digital Twins and then went very technical and detailed to help understand the impact of the topics. The course ended with the what next and how which was very useful on how I can take my new learnings back to the business and implement.
I have taken a lot of knowledge about an emerging area that has so much potential to improve so many tasks, process and better help our business.
What you will learn
- Developing a common framework for designing and building digital twins.
- Building interoperability and an approach to data management.
- AI and analytics in the world of digital twinning.
- Building a digital twin development plan with automated feedback and continuous value growth.
About the Digital Twin Hub
The is an internationally recognised organisation and knowledge-sharing community. It is hosted on behalf of the UK Catapult Network at Connected Places Catapult where it drives the conversation on digital twins across industry, academia and the public sector.
This course is delivered as part of the Digital Twin Hub's Gemini skills training programme.
Associated learning
Digital and Technology Solutions MSc at 成人直播.
Six online learning modules from DT Hub/Open Data Institute.
Customised programmes available, please enquire.
Timetable
Course start November 2025
| Week 1 | 5 November |
| Week 2 | 12 November |
| Week 3 | 19 November |
| Week 4 | 26 November |
Course start January 2026
| Week 1 | 8 January |
| Week 2 | 15 January |
| Week 3 | 22 January |
| Week 4 | 29 January |
Course start March 2026
| Week 1 | 5 March |
| Week 2 | 12 March |
| Week 3 | 19 March |
| Week 4 | 26 March |
Course start May 2026
| Week 1 | 7 May |
| Week 2 | 14 May |
| Week 3 | 21 May |
| Week 4 | 4 June |
Digital twins, from concept to implementation
By the end of this course, you will have a clear understanding of digital twins, their ecosystem, and how to strategically implement them to drive value in your organisation. You will gain the knowledge to assess and select high-impact use cases, align digital twins with broader operational goals, and develop a practical action plan to deliver long-term value through digital twin adoption.
Week 1- An Introduction to Digital Twins with Use Cases
This week provides a foundational introduction to digital twins, including key concepts, evolution, and real-world applications. Through industry-specific case studies, you will explore how digital twins deliver value across different sectors and functions. This session sets the stage for recognising where and how digital twins can be applied for maximum impact.
Key topics:
- What is a digital twin? Historical context and current relevance.
- Components, types, and levels of complexity.
- Use case examples and their outcomes.
- Understanding value creation through digital twin implementation.
Week 2 鈥� Optimising Value and Impact by Choosing the Right Digital Twin Applications
Learn how to identify and prioritise digital twin applications that offer the greatest strategic and operational benefits. This week explores methods for evaluating use cases based on impact, feasibility, and alignment with business needs. You will also discover tools to help assess organisational readiness and define success criteria.
Key topics:
- Evaluating digital twin use cases for business impact.
- Feasibility, scalability, and time-to-value assessment.
- Use case selection frameworks and decision matrices.
- Aligning applications with business goals and digital maturity.
Week 3 鈥� Driving Efficiency and Productivity Through Digital Twin Integration and Ecosystem Alignment
This week focuses on how to integrate digital twins into existing operations and align them with your broader digital ecosystem. You will explore the technologies, stakeholders, and change management considerations required to ensure effective implementation. Emphasis will be placed on creating synergy across systems to enhance productivity and efficiency.
Key topics:
- Ecosystem components: IT, OT, data, and platform integration.
- Stakeholder alignment and change management.
- Operational integration for real-time performance and insights.
- Overcoming common adoption barriers.
Week 4 鈥� Building a Digital Twin Strategy and Action Plan to Deliver Long-Term Value
In the final week, you will learn how to design a strategic and actionable plan for deploying digital twins within your organisation. You鈥檒l define goals, roadmap key milestones, and identify governance practices to ensure scalability and long-term impact. This session empowers you to take digital twins from vision to execution.
Key topics:
- Developing a strategic vision and use case roadmap.
- Governance, roles, and resource planning.
- KPIs and value realisation frameworks.
- Finalising your digital twin action plan.
Who should attend
This training is for those engaged in industry roles that will influence decision-making to realise benefits from digital twins. They will be the enablers and subsequent end-users of digital twin systems or the translators of digital twin capabilities, rather than those creating digital twins.
The courses are designed for those working in asset owner and operator organisations, suppliers and consultants, and suit company or sector-specific cohorts and/or individuals.
Typically, participants will have roles across a variety of management areas: asset; operations; product; performance; planning; continuous improvement; engineering; maintenance; service; customer; HR and skills development; cost and commercial.
Partnerships
This course is delivered with the as part of the Gemini skills training programme.How to apply
To apply for this course please use the online application form.
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