IoT

What this course is about

Internet of Things (IoT) Foundations introduces you to the rapidly growing world of connected devices, sensors, and intelligent systems.

You’ll learn what IoT is, how devices communicate and exchange data, and why IoT plays such an important role in today’s digitally enabled environments — from smart homes and wearables to industrial automation and smart cities.

The course also helps you understand how IoT fits into the broader technology ecosystem, touching cloud, data, cybersecurity, and open-source technologies that enable modern, connected solutions.

As you complete the course, you’ll also earn certificates and digital credentials that you can add to your resume, LinkedIn profile, and Credly account to showcase your IoT knowledge.

You’ll learn how to:

Understand how devices, sensors, connectivity, and data form IoT systems

Recognize how IoT is transforming industries and everyday life

See how IoT connects with other modern technologies and digital ecosystems

What you will learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Understand IoT fundamentals

Define what the “Internet of Things” is

Describe how devices, sensors, and networks interact

Understand how IoT systems collect, send, and use data

Recognize the role and value of IoT

Explain why IoT is important for business and society

Understand IoT applications across industries such as:

Smart homes

Smart cities

Healthcare

Manufacturing

Retail

Transportation

Identify how IoT enables efficiency, automation, and data-driven decision-making

See IoT as part of a larger tech ecosystem

Understand how IoT integrates with cloud computing, AI, data analytics, cybersecurity, and open-source technologies

Gain a broader picture of how IoT contributes to digital transformation

Showcase your learning

Earn certificates and digital credentials

Add them to your resume, LinkedIn, and Credly profile to highlight your IoT foundations