# Internet of Things for Business Professionals Course (Self-Paced)

Canonical URL: <https://www.graduateschool.edu/courses/internet-of-things-for-business-professionals>

## Overview

This self-study course includes the IoTBIZ eLearning, assessment, and credential. This course and associated credential (IOZ-110) will validate a participant’s knowledge of IoT terminology, their ability to understand the components of IoT infrastructure, uncover challenges for consideration, and the impact that IoT has on their organization. Successful participants will be able to identify what IoT can do for their organization and the various business and technical challenges to address. The Internet of Things (IoT) promises a wide range of benefits for industry, energy and utility companies, municipalities, healthcare, and consumers. Data can be collected in extraordinary volume and detail regarding almost anything worth measuring, such as public health and safety, the environment, industrial and agricultural production, energy, and utilities. New data analysis tools have been optimized for the massive amounts of data that IoT produces, enabling well-informed decisions to be made quickly.

## What you'll learn

- Identify IoT devices, characteristics of the industry, and elements of IoT infrastructure.
- Learn the benefits and challenges of IoT.
- Determine real-world applications for IoT.
- Implement the IoT development lifecycle.

## Curriculum

#### Lesson 1: Defining IoT for Business Leaders

- Understanding IoT Ingredients and components.
- Exploring IoT business strategies for leaders.

#### Lesson 2: IoT Infrastructure

- Understanding the System of Systems in IoT infrastructure.
- Identifying necessary resources for IoT infrastructure.

#### Lesson 3: Business Benefits and Challenges of IoT

- Exploring business considerations for IoT implementation.
- Understanding security concerns associated with IoT.
- Analyzing the organizational and societal impacts of IoT.

#### Lesson 4: Real World Applications for IoT

- Identifying IoT market sectors and their relevance.
- Understanding the process of IoT implementation in real-world scenarios.

#### Lesson 5: Best Practices for IoT Implementation

- Reviewing best practices to ensure effective IoT deployment.

## Instructors

### Bruce Gay — Instructor

Bruce is an engaging trainers and program manager who brings 25+ years practical experience to deliver effective and experiential training to students. Able to engage adult learners with a range of backgrounds and professional experiences. Successful at building effective stakeholder relationships and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams for solution delivery.

Bruce has over 25 years of project and program management experience across multiple industries. He has a Masters degree from The George Washington University and a B.A. from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. 

Bruce currently runs his own freelance training and consulting business, helping project managers and team leaders improve their business skills, become better leaders, and achieve professional greatness. 

Bruce is a well-received speaker in the areas of design thinking, project management, cross-team collaboration, and AI tools for projects, and has presented at regional and international conferences.

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $499