Vskills certification for Smart Cities Professional assesses the candidate as per the company’s need for developing knowledge and awareness. The certification tests the candidates on various areas in Need for Smart cities, approach to building smart cities, open data for smart cities and Sharing Economy

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Vskills certification for Smart Cities Professional assesses the candidate as per the concept
of smart cities in Indian context which includes their basics, interpretation, challenges,
Indian economy and smart cities, ongoing projects and promising Indian cities to be a
smart city.
Why should one take this certification?Why should one take this certification?Why should one take this certification?Why should one take this certification?
This Course is intended for professionals and graduates wanting to excel in their chosen
areas. It is also well suited for those who are already working and would like to take
certification for further career progression.
Earning Vskills Smart Cities Certification can help candidate differentiate in today's
competitive job market, broaden their employment opportunities by displaying their
advanced skills, and result in higher earning potential.
Who will benefit from taking this certification?Who will benefit from taking this certification?Who will benefit from taking this certification?Who will benefit from taking this certification?
Job seekers looking to find employment in research and development, business
development, marketing, engineering, strategy and planning, departments of various
companies, students generally wanting to improve their skill set and make their CV
stronger and existing employees looking for a better role can prove their employers the
value of their skills through this certification.
Test DetailsTest DetailsTest DetailsTest Details
• Duration:Duration:Duration:Duration: 60 minutes
• No. of questions:No. of questions:No. of questions:No. of questions: 50
• Maximum marks:Maximum marks:Maximum marks:Maximum marks: 50, Passing marks: 25 (50%)
There is no negative marking in this module.
Fee StructureFee StructureFee StructureFee Structure
Rs. 4000/- (Includes all taxes)
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Understanding of smart cities is in great demand. Companies specializing in automobile,
energy, technology, consultancies _or IT, analytics are constantly hiring skilled engineers.
Various public and private companies also need engineers, communication experts,
strategy planners, business developers for their departments.

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Table of ContentTable of ContentTable of ContentTable of Contentssss
1.1.1.1. What Are Smart Cities?What Are Smart Cities?What Are Smart Cities?What Are Smart Cities?
1.1 Definitions of Smart Cities
1.2 Characteristics of A Smart City
1.3 Pillars Of Smart Cities
1.4 Instruments of Smart Cities
2.2.2.2. How Do Different CommHow Do Different CommHow Do Different CommHow Do Different Communities Of Interest Interpret Future Cities?unities Of Interest Interpret Future Cities?unities Of Interest Interpret Future Cities?unities Of Interest Interpret Future Cities?
2.1 Citizens – Residents, Commuters, Visitors
2.2 Government
2.3 Corporate Institutions
2.4 Academic Institutions
2.5 Think Tanks, Policy Institutes And Research Institutes
2.6 International Financial Institutions
3.3.3.3. The Indian Economy AThe Indian Economy AThe Indian Economy AThe Indian Economy And Smart Citiesnd Smart Citiesnd Smart Citiesnd Smart Cities
3.1 Overview of India’s Current Economic Scenario
3.2 Subsidies and the JAM Number Trinity Solution
3.3 The Banking Challenge
3.4 Need For Smart Cities In India
3.5 Budget 2014-15 And Smart Cities
4.4.4.4. Smart Cities: Projects In IndiaSmart Cities: Projects In IndiaSmart Cities: Projects In IndiaSmart Cities: Projects In India
4.1 New Town Concept
4.2 Industrial Townships
4.3 Private Cities
4.4 Upcoming Projects
5.5.5.5. Examples And Case Studies Of Smart Cities From Around The WorldExamples And Case Studies Of Smart Cities From Around The WorldExamples And Case Studies Of Smart Cities From Around The WorldExamples And Case Studies Of Smart Cities From Around The World
5.1 Case Study 1
5.2 Case Study 2
5.3 Case Study 3
5.4 Case Study 4
5.5 Case Study 5
5.6 Case Study 6
5.7 Case Study 7
5.8 Case Study 8
5.9 Case Study 9
5.10 Case Study 10
5.11 Case Study 11
5.12 Case Study 12
5.13 Case Study 13
5.14 Case Study 14

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6.6.6.6. India’s Top 20 Promising Cities: An Analysis And Upcoming Smart CityIndia’s Top 20 Promising Cities: An Analysis And Upcoming Smart CityIndia’s Top 20 Promising Cities: An Analysis And Upcoming Smart CityIndia’s Top 20 Promising Cities: An Analysis And Upcoming Smart City
ProjectsProjectsProjectsProjects
6.1 Surat
6.2 Nagpur
6.3 Lucknow
6.4 Vadodra
6.5 Thane
6.6 Jaipur
6.7 Vishakapatnam
6.8 Proposed IIM-Vizag
6.9 Pimpri Chinchwad
6.10 Indore
6.11 Navi Mumbai
6.12 Kanpur
6.13 Chandigarh
6.14 Kalyan Dombivli
6.15 Faridabad
6.16 Gurgaon
6.17 Ghaziabad
6.18 Bhopal
6.19 Rajkot
6.20 Ludhiana
6.21 Nashik
7.7.7.7. Challenges For Smart Cities In IndiaChallenges For Smart Cities In IndiaChallenges For Smart Cities In IndiaChallenges For Smart Cities In India
8.8.8.8. Conclusion And Way ForwardConclusion And Way ForwardConclusion And Way ForwardConclusion And Way Forward

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Sample QuestionsSample QuestionsSample QuestionsSample Questions
1.1.1.1. Top down approach to building a smart city isTop down approach to building a smart city isTop down approach to building a smart city isTop down approach to building a smart city is
A. Citizen driven
B. Government driven
C. A blend of both
D. None of the above
2.2.2.2. The vision behind MIT’s trash track experiment wasThe vision behind MIT’s trash track experiment wasThe vision behind MIT’s trash track experiment wasThe vision behind MIT’s trash track experiment was
A. Track trash for municipality
B. Identify system inefficiencies
C. Inspire behavior change
D. None of the above
3.3.3.3. Singapore’s transportation model called SymphonySingapore’s transportation model called SymphonySingapore’s transportation model called SymphonySingapore’s transportation model called Symphony lets userslets userslets userslets users
A. Use the same card to pay for public transport and tolls
B. Hitch a ride with fellow passengers
C. Call a cab
D. None of the above
4.4.4.4. Installing smart meters at residences can help energy companiesInstalling smart meters at residences can help energy companiesInstalling smart meters at residences can help energy companiesInstalling smart meters at residences can help energy companies
A. Bill the users before billing date
B. Get Access to data about their energy consumption habits
C. Get more money out of the users
D. None of the above
5.5.5.5. The two types of sharing economy models are:The two types of sharing economy models are:The two types of sharing economy models are:The two types of sharing economy models are:
A. Full mesh and half mesh
B. Open mesh and own-to-mesh
C. Full mesh and own-to-mesh
D. None of the above
Answers: 1 (B), 2 (C), 3 (A), 4 (B), 5 (C)