Cisco NetAcad: IoT Fundamentals - Connecting Things OnlineNew
Nearly every object can now be connected to the Internet -- from washing machines to sophisticated components of an airplane’s jet engine, even organic items like crops and cows. The ability to connect things and capture useful data is transforming organizations in every industry and opening doors for new career specializations. Discover the basis of this exciting and emerging field using fun, hands-on activities to model securely connecting sensors to cloud services over IP networks and collecting data in an end-to-end IoT (Internet of Things) system. Basic programming (such as PCAP: Programming Essentials in Python), networking and electronics knowledge is recommended.
- All current Cambridge University members (departments and colleges)
- Further details regarding eligibility criteria are available
- A basic understanding of how to network devices in a LAN and connect them to the internet; an ability to solve basic algorithmic problems using a programming language; knowledge of basic physics concepts such as current, voltage, resistance, and power; and a familiarity with Cisco Packet Tracer.
- Learn how the current digital transformation is creating unprecedented economic opportunity.
- Understand how the IoT is bridging the gap between operational and information technology systems.
- Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills using both real equipment and Cisco Packet Tracer.
- Soft skills such as teamwork and articulating problems and solutions in a business context.
To book on this course use the click on the Book a place (provisional) button. Once the request has been received a Cisco Networking Academy account will be created in your name should you not already have one. You will receive an email containing a link to activate your registration. Thereafter your account will be assigned to the course. For step by step instructions on this process please refer to the online instructions.
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