Sensors on streetlights, connected traffic systems, and digital platforms that respond to real-time data are quietly reshaping how cities operate. The Digital Infrastructure and IoT Technologies for Smart City Development Training Course by Arab British Fellowship Training Academy gives participants practical knowledge of the technology layer behind Smart Cities — digital infrastructure, connected devices, and data platforms — and how it connects to broader urban planning and sustainable development goals.

This Construction and Civil Engineering Training course is designed within the Engineering Maintenance and Operation category. It covers IoT, digital infrastructure, sustainability, smart mobility, intelligent buildings, energy management, water systems, waste management, urban data, resilience, and infrastructure lifecycle management. Participants develop the ability to understand smart city frameworks and support the planning, implementation, operation, and maintenance of technology-enabled urban infrastructure.

• Understand the role of digital infrastructure in connected cities and examine applications of IoT in urban infrastructure and public services.
• Understand the fundamental concepts and principles of Smart Cities and develop knowledge of modern urban planning approaches.
• Understand smart building and connected infrastructure technologies, and evaluate intelligent transportation and mobility solutions.
• Understand smart energy, water, and waste management systems while applying sustainability principles to smart urban development.
• Examine the role of data and analytics in urban decision-making.
• Develop strategies for resilient and resource-efficient urban infrastructure and evaluate technology requirements for smart city projects.
• Understand infrastructure lifecycle management and maintenance.
• Support integrated planning of sustainable and digitally enabled urban environments.

Target Audience

• Technology and digital infrastructure specialists
• Smart city project managers
• Civil engineers
• Urban planners
• Infrastructure engineers
• Construction professionals
• Municipal and city development professionals
• Urban development managers
• Infrastructure project managers
• Facilities management professionals
• Engineering maintenance professionals
• Sustainability professionals
• Property and asset managers
• Consultants involved in urban development and infrastructure

Module 1: The Technology Layer Behind Smart Cities

• Fundamentals of digital infrastructure
• Broadband and communication networks
• Cloud and edge computing concepts
• Digital platforms for urban services
• Data centres and connected systems

Module 2: IoT and Connected Urban Systems

• Introduction to IoT architecture and components
• Sensors and connected devices
• Smart street lighting and smart parking systems
• Intelligent traffic and environmental monitoring
• Connected public infrastructure and IoT data collection

Module 3: Fundamentals and Evolution of Smart Cities

• Definition and principles of Smart Cities
• Evolution of smart urban development and characteristics of intelligent cities
• Smart city components and ecosystems
• Stakeholder roles and responsibilities
• Smart city development challenges and opportunities

Module 4: Smart Urban Planning and Development

• Principles of urban planning and integrated urban development
• Land-use planning and smart growth
• Urban density and mixed-use development
• Data-driven urban planning
• Long-term urban development strategies

Module 5: Geographic Information Systems and Digital Modelling

• Geographic Information Systems in smart cities
• Digital twins and urban modelling
• Infrastructure connectivity and interoperability
• Real-time monitoring systems

Module 6: Smart Mobility, Transportation and Buildings

• Intelligent transportation systems and smart traffic management
• Electric mobility infrastructure and connected/autonomous transport concepts
• Intelligent building systems and building automation technologies
• Predictive maintenance and digital facility management

Module 7: Sustainable Energy, Water and Resource Management

• Sustainability in smart city development
• Smart energy systems and renewable energy integration
• Smart grids and energy monitoring
• Intelligent water and waste management
• Resource efficiency and circular economy principles

Module 8: Urban Data, Analytics and Digital Governance

• Urban data sources, collection, and management
• Urban analytics and data-driven decision-making
• Digital public services and smart governance
• Data security and privacy considerations

Module 9: Resilient Infrastructure, Implementation and Maintenance

• Urban resilience principles and climate adaptation strategies
• Disaster-resistant and sustainable infrastructure planning
• Smart city strategy development and technology selection
• Infrastructure investment considerations and performance indicators
• Smart infrastructure maintenance and continuous improvement of services