Creative Cities

COURSE DESCRIPTION :

In this course you will learn how Smart cities integrate cutting-edge technology to improve the quality of life for citizens, enhance sustainability, and optimise urban services and infrastructure. The concept of a smart creative city combines both approaches, emphasising the interplay between technology, creativity, and civic engagement to co-create solutions to complex urban challenges and leverage the strengths of both ecosystems. And lastly, learning how a smart city implies a place that encourages and celebrates creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship as an essential driver of economic growth, urban renewal, and cultural vitality. Overall, smart and creative cities prioritize the well-being of citizens and use advanced technology and innovation to foster sustainability, efficiency, and creativity while ensuring that citizens have access to quality public services and cultural experiences.

CERTIFICATION :

After successfully completing this course, you will receive a certificate on Smart City which proves your accomplishment and signifies your knowledge in this subject area.

LEARNING OUTCOME :

In this course, Smart City you will:

• Learn how to use technology and data to enhance livability, sustainability, efficiency, and safety in creating urban systems such as transportation, energy, healthcare, governance, education, etc.
• Create goals to improve the quality of life, create opportunities, foster collaboration and inclusiveness, and optimise resources while minimizing negative impacts on the environment and social equity.
• Learn how to incorporate advanced technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and big data analytics to improve various aspects of life in the city.
• Learn how to incorporate data-driven decision-making processes that empower city planners to make informed decisions regarding public service and infrastructure improvements.
• Learn how to have a thriving cultural scene with open environments that foster innovation and creativity.