Learn how IoT works, and how to create a successful product or company using it, with this free online course. Entrepreneurs love it, large corporations love it, universities and now even governments love it – welcome to the exciting and emerging world of the Internet of Things (IoT). Decades ago, we connected computers and got today’s powerful Internet. However, it’s only been over the last few years that we’ve started to connect everyday objects using machine-to-machine (M2M) technologies, to create the Internet of Things.
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But what does this really mean to you, your company and your country? What are the possibilities it offers, and the threats it poses? To become an IoT wizard, join this stimulating free online course.
What topics will you cover?
- Defining the features of an Internet of Things product
- The evolution and transformation of the Internet of Things
- The technology components required to create an Internet of Things product
- The pros and cons of the emerging wireless connectivity ecosystem
- Open data, data analytics and the privacy implications of the Internet of Things
- Developing your own Internet of Things product or service idea
- Creating a business model for an Internet of Things company
- Understanding IoT security issues
What will you achieve?
- Explore the opportunities and challenges of Internet of Things development
- Discuss the impact of the Internet of Things on society and everyday life
- Evaluate different modes of IoT connectivity in terms of their advantages and disadvantages
- Identify important characteristics of IoT platforms and user interfaces
- Reflect on the security and privacy questions posed by the Internet of Things
- Produce a business model for building, marketing and pitching an IoT product idea
