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Introduction to the Internet of Things (IoT) and its everyday applications

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CategoryExact Sciences and TechnologyCategoryIntermediate
Connect the world around you! Discover how IoT is transforming homes, healthcare, and industries, and master the technologies that are revolutionising our daily lives.
  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Effort: 4 hours
  • Pace: Self paced
  • Languages: English and portuguese
  • 1,527 already enrolled!
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What you will learn

  • Understand the basic concepts of IoT and its relevance for consumers.
  • Learn about IoT products available for smart homes.
  • Explore how IoT is integrated into different aspects of daily life.
  • Assess the benefits and challenges of using IoT devices.

Description

The intermediate course “Introduction to the Internet of Things (IoT) and Its Applications in Everyday Life” offers an accessible and practical overview of what IoT is and how it impacts consumers’ daily lives. Participants will learn about the different types of IoT products available on the market, their functionalities, and the implications of these technologies in everyday life.

Assessment and certification

At the end of each module, in order to assess your progress, you will have a test with a mandatory learning verification, which will account for 50% of your final grade.
At the end of the course, you will take a Final Assessment Test, which will account for the remaining 50% of your final mark.

Course plan

Part I - Fundamentals of the Internet of Things (IoT)
Module 1 - Introduction to IoT
Module 2 - IoT in Everyday Life
Module 3 - Advantages and Challenges of IoT

Part II - IoT Products and Their Applications in Daily Life
Module 4 - Smart Devices and Home Automation
Module 5 - IoT in Healthcare – Technology Serving Health and Well-Being
Module 6 - IoT in Industry, Logistics, and Business

Part III - Implications and Trends in IoT
Module 7 - Challenges and Opportunities

Organizations

Academia Portugal Digital (Portugal Digital Academy)

License

License for the course content

Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives

You are free to:

  • Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format

Under the following terms:

  • Attribution — You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use.
  • NonCommercial — You may not use the material for commercial purposes.
  • NoDerivatives — If you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you may not distribute the modified material.
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