12-830 Principles of Digital Twins

12 units, Carnegie Mellon University

This course will introduce you to the concept of digital twins and digital twin modeling. Not only will you learn how to generate and use digital twin models, but you will also learn how to select an appropriate digital twin environment given specific project requirements. In addition, you will learn how to build a business case for digital twin adoption, study the role of sensing and information flow within digital twins, and review the role of machine learning in the creation or use of digital twin technology. Finally, you will review the importance of visualization when creating impactful digital twins with different stakeholders and use cases in mind.

Prerequisites: none listed

Offered: Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025

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