Transformation Expert Industry 4.0/5.0, artificial intelligence (AI) and prompting in the professional environment

First, the course introduces you to the key concepts of Industry 4.0 and 5.0. The Internet of Things (IoT) and digital transformation are explained. Legal topics on data protection and liability in the IT environment round off the course. You will also learn about common tools and methods, especially prompting, with AI and their possible applications.
  • Certificates: Certificate "Artificial intelligence (AI) and prompting in the professional environment"
    "Industry 5.0 Transformation Expert" Certificate with TÜV Rheinland-Certified Qualification
  • Examination: Praxisbezogene Projektarbeiten mit Abschlusspräsentationen
    Transformation Expert Industrie 5.0 mit TÜV Rheinland geprüfter Qualifikation
  • Teaching Times: Full-time
    Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. (in weeks with public holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:10 p.m.)
  • Language of Instruction: German
  • Duration: 5 Weeks

Artificial intelligence (AI) and prompting in the professional environment

Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (AI) (Full-time: approx. 1 day / Part-time: approx. 2 days)

What Is Artificial Intelligence?

Basic Terms and Concepts

Machine learning, neural networks, generative AI

Overview of Common AI Applications


Prompting and the Effective Use of AI (Full-time: approx. 1 day / Part-time: approx. 2 days)

Introduction to Prompting: What Is a Prompt? Why Is It Important?

Best Practices: Roles, Contexts, Examples, Iteration

Prompt Strategies for Text Generation, Research,

organization, decision support, and creative tasks (image, audio, video)


AI for Research, Organization, and Communication (Full-time: approx. 1 day / Part-time: approx. 2 days)

Researching with ChatGPT

Organizing and Decision-Making with AI (e.g., NFC automation, voice commands)

Optimizing Communication with AI—Translation, Proofreading, Chatbots, Efficiency Tools


AI for Text, Media, and Presentations (Full-time: approx. 1 day / Part-time: approx. 2 days)

Text Generation and Text Adaptation

Supplementary AI tools for text generation, e.g., GPT, dictation, Autoscan

Media Creation and Editing Using AI: Image Generation, Object and Background Removal, Video Editing

Optimizing presentations using Gamma: structure, layout, impact analysis 


Project Work (Full-time: approx. 1 day / Part-time: approx. 2 days)

To reinforce what has been learned

Presentation of project results

Industry 5.0 Transformation Expert with TÜV Rheinland-Certified Qualification

Introduction to Industry 5.0 (approx. 2 days)

Industrial Revolutions and Stages of Development

From Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0 – Distinctions, Commonalities, Technological Bridges

Core Principles of Industry 5.0: Human-Centricity, Resilience, Sustainability

Current Trends in Industry

Maturity Models and Business Assessment


Key Technologies for Industry 4.0/5.0 (approx. 2 days)

Collaborative Robotics (Cobots), Human-Machine Collaboration

Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing

Sensor Technology and M2M Communication

Human-Machine Assistance Systems and XR

Digital Infrastructure and Data Management

Blockchain in the Supply Chain

Digital Twins and Smart Factory Components


Artificial Intelligence in a Human-Centered Workplace (approx. 4 days)

The Role of People in Digital Transformation

Generative AI and Machine Learning in Industrial Processes

Agentic AI – Autonomous AI Agents in Production, Quality Assurance, and Maintenance (Predictive Maintenance)

Physical AI and Autonomous Mobile Robotics

AI Labeling Requirements and Demonstration of AI Competence in Everyday Business Operations

Ergonomic Support Through Assistance Systems 

Human Decision-Making Authority Despite Automation

Upskilling and reskilling

Self-Organization, Empowerment, and Digital Leadership


Internet of Things and Services (approx. 2 days)

From IoT to AIoT (Artificial Intelligence of Things)

Intelligent and sustainable smart services

Edge analytics and the role of autonomous systems


Legal Framework and Data Security (approx. 3.5 days)

GDPR, BDSG, NIS-2 Implementation Act, and Cybersecurity Enhancement Act

KRITIS and Cybersecurity

Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) – Reporting Requirements for Vulnerabilities, Relationship to Industrial Control Systems

EU AI Act – Risk Categories, Obligations for Providers and Operators

EU Data Act for machine and usage data

Industrial Accelerator Act and Clean Industrial Deal

Labor Law for the Protection of Employees


Ethics and psychosocial aspects (approx. 1.5 days)

Fairness, transparency, decision logic in AI

Responsibility and control mechanisms

Inclusion and diversity

Psychosocial effects of technological transformation


Digital Transformation and Agile Value Creation (approx. 2 days)

Digitization of Industrial Processes (Horizontal/Vertical)

A Comparison of Change Management 4.0 and 5.0

Agile Systems, Lean, and Smart Production

Sustainable Value Chains: Digital Product Passport (ESPR) and CSRD Reporting Requirements

Phase Plan for Implementing Transformation Projects


Project work, certification preparation, and the “Industry 5.0 Transformation Expert” certification exam with TÜV Rheinland-certified qualification (approx. 3 days)



Changes are possible, the course content is updated regularly.

After completing the course, you’ll be able to actively help shape the transformation from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0. You’ll understand key future technologies—from collaborative robotics to agentic AI and physical AI—and will be able to implement them in your company in a human-centered, sustainable, and resilient way. You’ll be familiar with the current legal framework (including the AI Act, Data Act, Cyber Resilience Act, and GDPR) and will implement its requirements in a practical manner. You assess the ethical and psychosocial impacts of digitalization, foster acceptance among employees, and independently develop phased plans for transformation projects that combine technological innovation, employee-centric approaches, and legal requirements.

In addition, you can craft targeted prompts and effectively use AI tools such as ChatGPT to research information, organize work processes, create texts and media, and optimize presentations. You’ll also be able to critically evaluate AI, use it responsibly, and integrate it into your daily work in a practical way.

The course is aimed at anyone who wants to play an active role in shaping future industrial development - with a particular focus on human-machine interaction, sustainability and resilient value creation. The course is particularly relevant for employees from production, maintenance, logistics, controlling, administration, HR and innovation management in industrial companies.

Specialists in the field of Industry 5.0 can find employment not only at large industrial companies. Small and medium-sized businesses that want to participate in the digital transformation are also looking for qualified personnel with expertise in Industry 5.0. After completing the course, you’ll be able to demonstrate your new skills with a TÜV Rheinland-certified qualification.

Specialists who can use AI as a tool to improve efficiency, decision-making and innovation in companies are also in demand in all sectors.

Didactic concept

Your lecturers are highly qualified both professionally and didactically and will teach you from the first to the last day (no self-study system).

You will learn in effective small groups. The courses usually consist of 6 to 25 participants. The general lessons are supplemented by numerous practical exercises in all course modules. The practice phase is an important part of the course, as it is during this time that you process what you have just learned and gain confidence and routine in its application. The final section of the course involves a project, a case study or a final exam.

 

Virtual classroom alfaview®

Lessons take place using modern alfaview® video technology - either from the comfort of your own home or at our premises at Bildungszentrum. The entire course can see each other face-to-face via alfaview®, communicate with each other in lip-sync voice quality and work on joint projects. Of course, you can also see and talk to your connected trainers live at any time and you will be taught by your lecturers in real time for the entire duration of the course. The lessons are not e-learning, but real live face-to-face lessons via video technology.

 

The courses at alfatraining are funded by Agentur für Arbeit and are certified in accordance with the AZAV approval regulation. When submitting a Bildungsgutscheinor Aktivierungs- und Vermittlungsgutschein, the entire course costs are usually covered by your funding body.
Funding is also possible via Europäischen Sozialfonds (ESF), Deutsche Rentenversicherung (DRV) or regional funding programs. As a regular soldier, you have the option of attending further training courses via Berufsförderungsdienst (BFD). Companies can also have their employees qualified via funding from Agentur für Arbeit (Qualifizierungschancengesetz).

We will gladly advise you free of charge.

0800 3456-500 Mon. - Fri. from 8 am to 5 pm
free of charge from all German networks.

Contact

We will gladly advise you free of charge. 0800 3456-500 Mon. - Fri. from 8 am to 5 pm free of charge from all German networks.