Introduction to the Internet of Things

Manchester Libraries

Description

Welcome to Manchester Libraries, we offer a flexible way of learning at a time and a location that suits you.

In partnership with CISCO Netacad we provide self-paced introductory courses which enable you to take your first steps on your path to becoming an IT professional.

You can join Manchester Libraries and access a world of information and support. Every library has free wi-fi, and members of the library can get an hour’s free computer use every day.

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The Introduction to IoT course provides an overview of key concepts and challenges related to digital transformation. The course examines the evolution of the Internet and how the interconnection of people, processes, data, and things is transforming every industry. Note: Introduction to IoT replaces the Introduction to the Internet of Everything (IoE) course.
•    Learn how digital transformation turns information into action, creating unprecedented economic opportunity.
•    Understand how the IoT brings together operational technology and information technology systems.
•    Discover how business processes for evaluating and solving problems are being transformed.
•    Learn the security concerns that must be considered when implementing IoT solutions.
•    Practice what you learn using Cisco Packet Tracer, a network configuration simulation tool.
Where can you complete this course?

On a library computer*    no
On your own device using library wi-fi    yes
Over the Internet from home    yes

*This course contains a Lab element which will not run over the Library firewall. The other elements of the course will work properly in the Library. The course will run in full on your own device using library wi-fi, or over the Internet at home.