IoT (Internet of Things) Fundamentals

This intensive one-day course provides a comprehensive introduction to the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem. Designed for beginners and intermediate learners, the course covers fundamental IoT communication technologies, sensor basics, and an introduction to data visualisation via dashboards. Participants will gain a broad understanding of IoT applications, key technologies, and practical insights into data handling and visualisation.

On this course you will cover -

Introduction to IoT
● Definition and importance of IoT
● Common IoT applications and use cases
● IoT architecture overview

IoT Communication Technologies
● LoRaWAN: Long-range, low-power networking
○ Basic principles and use cases
● 5G: High-speed cellular for IoT
○ Key features and potential applications
● Bluetooth: Short-range communication
○ Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for IoT devices
● Wi-Fi 6: Next-gen Wi-Fi for IoT
○ Improvements over previous Wi-Fi standards
● RFID: Basics of radio-frequency identification
○ Passive vs. Active RFID

IoT Sensors and Devices
● Types of sensors (temperature, humidity, motion, etc.)
● Microcontrollers and their role in IoT
● Power considerations for IoT devices

Data Collection and Management
● Basic data structures in IoT
● Cloud vs. Edge computing in IoT

Data Visualisation and Dashboards
● Introduction to Power BI for IoT data
○ Creating simple visualisations
● Overview of LoRaWAN dashboards (e.g., Tago)
○ Key features and use cases