Getting Started with the Internet of Things

Internet of Things (IoT) is all of the rages nowadays. Internet of Things (IoT) are devices and components that exist all around us in our day-to-day lives which communicate with and connect through cloud networks and the internet. This includes cellular service in vehicles, specialized thermostats, and health bands that monitor health. This lesson will provide an introduction to the subject of Internet of Things (IoT) and provide an overall understanding.

Intended audience

• This lesson is geared for anyone currently looking to learn about and get a better understanding of Internet of Things (IoT)
• Viewers require no previous experience with Internet of Things (IoT) but, having a technical background is helpful.

Prerequisites

• While there are no formal pre-requisites students will benefit from having a basic understanding of cloud computing services
• Recommended lesson - Compute Fundamentals

Learning objectives

• Understand the purpose and benefits of Internet of Things (IoT)
• Learn the essentials of where to begin working with Internet of Things (IoT)
• Learn about the growing challenges of Internet of Things (IoT) along with the predicted growth and projections for the next few years.