In March 2026, Politeknika Txorierri will begin piloting the Digital Twin project MOOC, following a successful pre-pilot that helped ensure the course content and platform were fully prepared. The MOOC materials are available in Spanish and Basque, as well as in the national languages of the other partner institutions, allowing broader accessibility for all participants. This pilot will provide our students with a hands-on, interdisciplinary learning experience that builds on their existing knowledge and skills.
The pilot will cover key areas, including Introduction to PLCs, Digital Twin and SCADA systems, Virtual Maintenance, Reverse Engineering, Green Transition, and Entrepreneurship and Incubator Setting. Approximately 70 students are expected to participate, in addition to those involved in the pre-pilot. Participants will come from Industrial Automation and Robotics, Environmental Education and Control, and the specialised courses in Collaborative Robotics and Intelligent Manufacturing.
The diversity of participants—from mechanical manufacturing, environmental education, electrical and electronic engineering, and industrial maintenance backgrounds—will provide a rich perspective on the course content. By connecting the MOOC modules with their regular curricula, students will reinforce and expand their knowledge while exploring practical applications of digital twin technologies.
The pilot also opens the door to competitive experiences: students will have the opportunity to join the National Championship on May 6, 2026, alongside peers from multiple professional fields. This combination of theory, practice, and interdisciplinary collaboration ensures the MOOC is both engaging and directly connected to real-world challenges.
Through this pilot, Politeknika Txorierri aims to gather valuable feedback on course content, delivery, and student engagement. The insights obtained will help refine the MOOC, making it an even more effective tool for professional development and innovation in advanced technical education.
