ICDL Insights – Internet of Things

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Course Overview

With more application of Internet of Things, there is an increased in interest with regards to how IoT is applied and how it can be utilised to improve the quality of life as well as make work more efficient.

Skills Acquired

Participants of this course will be introduced to the IoT technology. Learners will understand the concept of IoT as well as learn about the different components of the technology. During the workshop, learners will also understand the trends of IoT and learn about the ethical considerations of implementing IoT as well as awareness of the security risks.

Learning Modules

1. Understand What Is Internet Of Things (IoT)

Define the term Internet of Things
Recognise the common structure of an IoT system: application, data processing, network, sensing
Identify physical components of an IoT system
Identify processing requirements in an IoT system
Recognise the origins and development of IoT

2. Identify The Common Usage Of IoT In Consumer And Commercial Applications

Recognise common examples of consumer and commercial IoT applications
Recognise common examples of Industrial IoT applications
Recognise common examples of infrastructural IoT applications

3. Appreciate The Trends Of IoT And Its Evolution

Recognise physical trends in the evolution of IoT like miniturisation, ubiquity, scale
Recognise the increasing role of governance in the design of IoT systems

4. Understand The Key Ethical Considerations For Implementing IoT

Understand key ethical considerations that must inform adoption of IoT systems like: decision making, privacy
Understand security risks associated with adopting IoT systems
Be aware of common interoperability challenges that may impact adoption of IoT systems
Consider the possible structure of an IoT system that could be implemented in a given scenario

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Who is this course is for

Professionals, Managers, Executives, Technicians

Academic prerequisites

Learners must be able to read, write, speak and listen to English at secondary school level
Learners to have minimum GCE ‘O’ level or ITE certificate education
Learner should have at least 1 year’s working experience in any industry
Learners must be able to operate computers at intermediate level.

Course Fees

Fees	Company / Self Sponsored
Full Fee	$400
GST	$36
Nett Fee Payable (incl. GST)	$436