Internet of Things - Business Perspectives Training in Grand Rapids, MI

Our classroom and corporate training provides you the opportunity to interact with instructors and benefit from face-to-face instruction.
About this Event

Certificate: Course Completion Certificates

Duration: 1 Day

Language: English

Credits: 8

Course Delivery: Classroom/ Virtual/ On-site

Offers: Groups of 5 - 10 people 10% Discount | Groups of 11 - 20 people 15% Discount

Course Overview:

The Internet of Things–Business Perspectives 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 monetization 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 organizations 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

Learning Objectives:

Course participants will be able to understand the:
Concepts and terminologies of IoT.
New devices and interfaces that are driving IoT growth.
Business perspectives of IoT (advantages of early adoption of IoT technologies).
Implications of IoT for your business.
Role of enabling technologies for IoT, such as cloud computing and Big Data.
Security and governance issues with IoT.
Future growth opportunities of IoT in the coming years.

Agenda:

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

Prerequisites:

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.)

Course Materials:

Students will receive a course manual with presentation slides and reference materials.

Examination:

There is no exam for this course.

Technical Requirements:

For eBooks:

Internet for downloading the eBook

Laptop, tablet, Smartphone, eReader (No Kindle)

Adobe DRM supported software (e.g. Digital Editions, Bluefire Reader) eBook download and activation instructions

Target Audience:

The Internet of Things–Business Perspectives course is most interesting for business and management professionals, including:
C - Level Executives and Senior Management
General Managers including Business Development Managers (Marketing, Sales)
IT Project & Programme Management, Risk Management and IT Service Management
Business Analysts, Marketing and Sales Executives
Entrepreneurs and Investors
Consultants, Professionals in IT service related fields

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