Smart Systems_Icon_1500px

Understanding Internet of Things

Register
For GovTechies only
Enquiry
Programme Code D59
Domain
Smart Systems
Level
Foundation
Learning Partner(s)
GovTech
Duration
Format E-learning
Rating
Competencies
IoT Sense Making IoT Middleware IoT & Embedded Computing
Job Roles
Specialised Systems Engineer Systems Engineer Public Service Officer (non-ICT&SS)

Overview

Gain a fundamental understanding of the Internet of Things (IoT). Learn about the latest developments in IoT technologies, including sensors, communication protocols, cloud storage, device management, and real-world IoT application scenarios,  This programme is developed by the GovTech SIoT Division. It is a 3-part e-learning programme that provides you with a fundamental understanding and appreciation of IoT.

Key Takeaways

At the end of this programme, you will be able to:
  • Describe the technologies that support IoT and the major components of an IoT application
  • Identify the more commonly used sensors
  • Describe the basic hardware components that make up an IoT node
  • Identify basic components that make up an IoT gateway
  • Explain the difference between microprocessor and embedded processors (ARM)
  • Identify the communication protocols of a network in an IoT application such as 6LowPAN, ZigBee, MQTT, DDS
  • Describe IoT cloud storage models and Communication Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), store sensor data on cloud services and Cloud Analytics
  • Explain the IoT device management system (data aggregation and visualisation, device de/commissioning and authentication, secure certs etc)
  • Explain the difference between Switchers and Routers in a network
  • Explain the difference between Edge analytics and Cloud Analytics 
  • Explain the value proposition of IoT and IoT application challenges such as security and privacy requirements
  • Specify the real-world constraints on an IoT system in a case study
  • Describe IoT application scenarios in various environments and industry sectors, for example, healthcare, indoor, outdoor, and automotive environments as well as retail and supply chain
  • Describe the latest development of IoT

Who Should Attend

  • Please refer to the job roles section.
  • Specifically for GovTechies who are keen to understand more about the Internet of Things.

Programme Structure

This (self-paced) programme is delivered in e-learning mode with a series of videos hosted on Workday.

This programme covers:

Module 1

  • Describe the technologies that support IoT and the major components of an IoT application
  • Identify the more commonly used sensors
  • Describe the basic hardware components that make up an IoT node
  • Identify basic components that make up an IoT gateway
  • Explain the difference between microprocessor and embedded processors (ARM)
  • Identify the communication protocols of a network in an IoT application such as 6LowPAN, ZigBee, MQTT, DDS


Module 2

  • Identify the communication protocols of a network in an IoT application such as 6LowPAN, ZigBee, MQTT, DDS
  • Describe IoT cloud storage models and Communication Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), store sensor data on cloud services and Cloud Analytics
  • Explain the IoT device management system (data aggregation and visualisation, device de/commissioning and authentication, secure certs etc)
  • Explain the difference between Switchers and Routers in a network
  • Explain the difference between Edge analytics and Cloud Analytics 


Module 3

  • Explain the value proposition of IoT and IoT application challenges such as security and privacy requirements
  • Specify the real-world constraints on an IoT system in a case study
  • Describe IoT application scenarios in various environments and industry sectors, for example, healthcare, indoor, outdoor, and automotive environments as well as retail and supply chain
  • Describe the latest development of IoT

Fees

This programme is complimentary (only GovTechies can take this programme).

How To Register

Please click on the Register button to enrol via Workday.