Cloud Credentials Council - Internet of Things (IoT) Foundation, South Africa

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The Internet of Things Foundation course provides an overview and insight into the emerging technology.

The course covers the basic concepts, terminology, and key components of IoT. It explains the business perspectives of IoT including the advantages of early adoption and monetisation models. It further expands on the technologies enabling IoT and the various challenges to expect. Several scenarios describe the use cases and applications of IoT that result in smart applications and services to inspire organisations making the move to IoT. The course provides future insights in IoT and forecasts the status of the connected world in 2020.

This interactive and thought provoking course includes:

Group discussions.
Lab activities to allow you to experience IoT applications: These are in-class lab exercises which will allow participants to experience IoT applications.
Case scenarios around IoT
Module End Questions

Target Audience

The Internet of Things Foundation course is most interesting for business and management professionals, including:

Application Consultant
Business Analyst
Business Process Architect
Developer
Developer Consultant
Enterprise Architect
Program / Project Manager
Solution Architect
System Administrator
System Architect
Technology Consultant
User

Examination

The CCC Internet of Things Foundation exam taken at the end of the final day of your course

Delivery: Online
Format: Closed Book
Duration: 60 minutes, 15 minutes additional time for non-native candidates
# of questions: 40 simple multiple choice (1 mark per question)
Pass Grade: 65%

Basic knowledge of Internet concepts (Difference between Internet and Web, URL, Http/Https, DNS, etc.), Cloud Computing characteristics, Big Data concepts, Networking concepts (LAN/WAN/MAN, routers, protocols, topologies, etc.)

Recommended - Completion of the following courses:

Cloud Technology Associate (CTA)
Big Data Foundation

At the end of this course you will be able to:

Define concepts and terminologies of IoT.
Examine new devices and interfaces that are driving IoT growth.
Relate to business perspectives of IoT (advantages of early adoption of IoT technologies).
Predict implications of IoT for your business.
Examine the role of enabling technologies for IoT, such as cloud computing and Big Data.
Identify security and governance issues with IoT.
Examine future growth opportunities of IoT in the coming years.

Course Introduction – Concepts and Terminologies

Introduction: Internet, Things, and IoT
IoT Types, History and Evolution of IoT
Cyber-Physical Systems and Differences Among IoE, M2M, and IoT
Facts and Figures Around IoT and IoT Application Areas

Business Orientation

Drivers of IoT
Benefits of a Connected World
IoT Business: Opportunities, Benefits, and Challenges
IoT Monetization Strategies and Models

Basic Building Blocks of IoT – Architecture

Architecture of IoT Components
Network Protocols Within IoT

Enabling Technologies of IoT + Lab Activities

Role of Social Media and Mobility in IoT
Defining SMACT
Role of Big Data and Analytics in IoT
Role of Cloud Computing in IoT

IoT Security and Top Governance Issues

IoT Security Challenges
Causes of IoT Security Breaches
IoT Security Risks

IoT Case Studies and Future Predictions

IoT Usage Scenarios
IoT Growth Perspectives
IoT Future Predictions

Exam Preparation Guide

Mock Exam

Examination

Upcoming Trainings

Join our public courses in our South Africa facilities. Private class trainings will be organized at the location of your preference, according to your schedule.

Classroom / Virtual Classroom

13 June 2024