Internet of Things Certificate of Achievement

The Internet of Things, also referred to as IoT, describes the exponential increase in connected devices, embedded computing, and edge and cloud networking worldwide. This proliferation of devices and networking technologies has created a new field for students and new demand for a prepared workforce to build, maintain and secure the hardware, software and networking technologies connecting people, processes, things, and data via emerging Internet technologies. This program includes Cisco Academy curriculum.

The expected number of students to earn this Certificate annually is 25. This estimate is based on the enrollment data for the required courses.

The goal of the Internet of Things (IoT) Certificate of Achievement is to provide students with knowledge and skills required for to support IoT systems in the real world. Occupations that require this skillset include computer networking support, network administrator, web developer, information security analyst, and other computer technical support roles.

Our proposed certificate provides students with a comprehensive understanding of IoT. It develops foundational knowledge and skills through hands-on lab learning in which students use creative problem-solving and rapid prototyping in the CNIT and Maker courses. The goal is to prepare students to create IoT solutions for identified real world needs.

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Analyze the things and connections that make up the Internet of Things (IoT) in relation to the physical world
• Build IoT systems using computer and networking hardware, sensors, actuators and other physical materials
• Employ IP networks and cloud applications to securely interconnect things and devices on an IoT system
• Create scripts to provide functionality for the Internet of Things
• Develop IoT solutions that address real-world problems

The program requires the completion of 18 units in at least two semesters.

Required Course                                                   Units    SEQUENCE

MAKR 100 - Intro to History, Culture & Practices of Making  3.00    Year 1 Fall

CNIT 201C - Introduction to Cisco Networks                           3.00     Year 1 Fall

or

CNIT 106 - Introduction to Networks                                        3.00     Year 1 Fall

CNIT 133 - JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX                                            3.00     Year 1 Fall

CNIT 133I - JavaScript for IoT and XR                                         3.00     Year 2 Spring

CNIT 214 - Internet of Things                                                     3.00      Year 1 Fall

CNIT 215 - Internet of Things Security                                      3.00      Year 2 Spring

                                                                                                      Total: 18.00

It is possible to complete the entire certificate in two semesters

Year 1 Fall = 12 units

Year 1 Spring = 6 units

Total Units = 18 units

This certificate offers all students the broad base of knowledge necessary to create IoT solutions for identified real world needs.

There are no similar programs at other colleges in our service area.