Free Online Course offered by Alison: Introduction to Principles of Industrial Engineering

Alison education platform offers a free online course on the theme of “Introduction to Principles of Industrial Engineering ”.

Course background:

In this free online course, you will be introduced to the chronological developments that have taken place in the field of industrial engineering, as well as the general approach and specific objectives of IE. You will gain an understanding of the different groups, divisions, and how people interact in an organization in order to achieve set goals and objectives. Begin this course today and improve your knowledge of industrial engineering skills.

Course duration:

3-4 Hours.

Course modules:

Industrial Engineering and Organizational Structure

• Industrial Engineering and Organizational Structure - Learning Outcomes.
• Introduction to Industrial Engineering.
• Developments, Objectives, and Functions.
• Functions and Tools.
• Tools of IE and Organizational Structure.
• Organizational Structure.
• Industrial Engineering and Organizational Structure - Lesson Summary.

Organizational Structure and Product Strategies

• Organizational Structure and Product Strategies - Learning Outcomes.
• Roles of Organizational Structure.
• Types of Organizational Structure.
• Product Strategies.
• Organizational Structure and Culture.
• Principles of Organizational Structure.
• Organizational Structure and Product Strategies - Lesson Summary.

Course assessment

• Introduction to Principles of Industrial Engineering - Course Assessment.

Course objectives:

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Outline the roles of industrial engineering.
• Compare the general and specific objectives of IE.
• Explain the functions of industrial engineering.
• List and explain the tools and techniques used in IE.
• Examine the factors that constitute an organizational structure.
• Explain how tasks are assigned according to the layers in an organization.
• Explain the typical roles performed by the different functions of an organization.
• Evaluate the concept of classical organizational structure.
• List the three types of organizations.
• Outline the different stages in a product's life cycle.
• Compare the product-focused and process-focused organizational structures.
• Analyze the importance of a healthy organizational culture.

Course costs:

All Alison courses are free to enroll, study and complete. To successfully complete this Certificate course and become an Alison Graduate, learners need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment. Once they have completed this Certificate course, they have the option to acquire an official Certificate, which is a great way to share their achievement with the world. Alison Certificate is:

• Ideal for sharing with potential employers - include it in CVs, professional social media profiles and job applications.
• An indication of learner’s commitment to continuously learn, upskill and achieving high results.
• An incentive for learners to continue empowering themselves through lifelong learning.

Alison offers 3 types of Certificates for completed Certificate courses:

• Digital Certificate- a downloadable Certificate in PDF format, immediately available to learners when they complete their purchase.
• Certificate- a physical version of officially branded and security-marked Certificate, posted to learners with FREE shipping.
• Framed Certificate- a physical version of officially branded and security-marked Certificate in a stylish frame, posted to learners with FREE shipping.

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