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