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Microsoft Future Ready: Fundamentals of Internet of Things (IoT)

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Overview

Get a solid introduction to IoT from experts in the field

The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to a system of interrelated, internet-connected objects that can collect and transfer data over a wireless network without human intervention. In our connected world, most of our everyday items now use IoT and both the personal and business possibilities are endless.

This three-week course will help you gain foundational knowledge of IoT as you explore the concepts, terms, and patterns of an IoT solution.

Learning from the specialist at CloudSwyft, you’ll complete different lab activities to help you explore the benefits and opportunities available to businesses through IoT.

Discover IoT architecture

You’ll learn how IoT can be used to support businesses across a range of industries including healthcare, retail, and manufacturing.

Examining both the device and the cloud, you’ll explore the architectural components of an IoT solution to help you understand how IoT is used in practice.

Explore the security considerations with IoT and wireless connections

When implementing an IoT solution, there are different security considerations you must address to keep your organisation and network secure.

You’ll learn the steps and approaches for evaluating and implementing IoT in your business, including the different software and services used, as well as the security measures to put in place.

You’ll finish the course with a solid understanding of IoT and be able to identify IoT business opportunities across a broad spectrum of industries.

This course is designed for anyone who would like an introduction to how the Internet of Things can benefit a business or those interested in working on an IoT solution.

The upgrade version of this course will include all the required CloudSwyft Hands-On Lab practice environments to be used by students and learners on this course, powered by CloudSwyft.

You will need a computer running Windows, Mac OSX or Linux, and a web browser.

Syllabus

  • IoT Solutions and Industry Verticals
    • About the Course
    • Introduction to Internet of Things (IoT)
    • The IoT Revolution and Opportunities and Strategies for the Future
    • Exploring IoT Business Scenarios
    • Introduction to IoT Check-In
    • Wrapping up the Week
  • IoT Scenarios, Architectural Components & Security Considerations
    • Introduction to Real-World Scenarios with IoT
    • Real-World IoT Scenarios
    • Real-World Scenarios Check-In
    • Examining the Architecture of an IoT Solution
    • Exploring IoT Security Considerations
    • IoT Security Check In
    • Wrapping up the Week
  • Evaluating and Implementing IoT in Business
    • Exploring the Components an IoT Implementation
    • Exploring the Approaches to IoT Business Solutions
    • Introduction to IoT Data Analytics and Storage
    • Discussion and Final Assessment
    • Wrapping up the Week & Course Completion

Taught by

Marion Ram Valencia

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  • Faizan Kamal
    Learn alot of new things. Hope to implement in real life. Definetly gonna suggest this course to my friends

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