Digital Innovation and Transformation

Smart City Strategy and Urban Data

Cities are using sensors, data platforms and digital services to improve mobility, utilities, safety and quality of life. This course gives municipal leaders and partners a practical view of smart city strategy: setting citizen-centred goals, choosing use cases, building data platforms, managing privacy and partnerships, and measuring impact.

5 days Classroom or live online English

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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Smart city projects often start with technology instead of outcomes. You will learn to build a strategy around citizen needs and sustainable operating models.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.

Course methodology

How you will learn.

International case studies, use-case prioritisation workshops, data platform walkthroughs and stakeholder role plays.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Define smart city goals linked to citizen outcomes
Identify and prioritise smart city use cases
Understand urban data platforms and interoperability
Manage privacy, security and ethics in public data
Structure partnerships and funding models
Measure and report smart city impact

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

Municipal and city government leaders
Urban planners
Utility and transport managers
Public sector IT and data teams
Private sector partners to cities

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

Strategic planning
Urban data governance
Stakeholder engagement
Partnership structuring
Impact measurement

Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Smart City Foundations

09:00–10:08What makes a city smart
10:08–11:00Global examples
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Global examples (continued)
11:45–12:53Citizen-centred goals
12:53–14:00Exercise: city challenge map

Day 2Use Cases

09:00–10:08Mobility and traffic
10:08–11:00Energy and utilities
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Energy and utilities (continued)
11:45–12:53Public safety and services
12:53–14:00Workshop: prioritising use cases

Day 3Urban Data Platforms

09:00–10:08Sensors and IoT
10:08–11:00Data platforms and open data
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Data platforms and open data (continued)
11:45–12:53Interoperability standards
12:53–14:00Demonstration: city dashboard

Day 4Governance and Ethics

09:00–10:08Privacy and surveillance concerns
10:08–11:00Cybersecurity
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Cybersecurity (continued)
11:45–12:53Public trust
12:53–14:00Case study: controversial project

Day 5Delivery and Impact

09:00–10:08Partnerships and procurement
10:08–11:00Funding models
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Funding models (continued)
11:45–12:53Measuring outcomes
12:53–14:00Strategy outline

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Dates & venues

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Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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