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The SMACITE MOOC

The SMACITE MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) is a free, self-paced online training program designed to equip learners with the technical and transversal skills needed for careers in Smart Cities. Developed by leading European institutions, the program includes a diverse range of courses covering both emerging digital technologies and essential soft, entrepreneurial, and green skills.

Technical Skills for Smart Cities

The technical courses provide foundational and advanced knowledge in the core technologies driving Smart Cities:

  • Smart Cities – Introduction to smart urban planning, infrastructure design, and implementation strategies.

  • Internet of Things – Exploration of IoT technologies and their role in connecting urban systems.

  • Cybersecurity – Strategies and tools for securing digital infrastructure in smart city environments.

  • Cloud Computing – Overview of cloud platforms, services, and their application in managing urban data and services.

  • Data Analytics & Visualization – Techniques for analyzing data and presenting insights for decision-making.

  • Machine Learning with Big Data – Machine learning techniques and their applications to address smart city challenges.

  • 3D Printing – Use of 3D modeling in urban innovation and prototyping.

  • Blockchain – Fundamentals of decentralized systems and their use in secure, transparent smart city solutions.

  • Drones – Utilization of drone technology for urban monitoring, planning, and environmental management.

  • Autonomous Vehicles – Insights into autonomous vehicles technologies and infrastructure needs.

Transversal Skills for Career Development

In addition to technical training, the MOOC includes horizontal skills-building courses:

  • Soft Skills – Development of communication, teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.

  • Entrepreneurship Skills – Guidance on identifying opportunities, building business plans, and launching smart city innovations.

  • Green Skills – Training in sustainability practices such as energy conservation, circular economy, and waste management.

Who Should Enroll?

The SMACITE MOOC is ideal for:

  • University students and recent graduates

  • VET students

  • Early-career professionals in Smart Cities

  • Engineers, technologists, and urban planners

  • Anyone interested in Smart Cities, emerging tech, and sustainability

How to Join

All courses are available for free and can be accessed anytime on the SMACITE MOOC platform. Learners can choose the courses most relevant to their goals and complete them at their own pace.

Get started at: https://mooc.smacite.eu