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The Connected World

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Online Course Length: 4 hours | Course Price: $99.00
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This training course delivers an overview of the industry and the IoT. Learn smart homes and gain an explanation and appreciation of the Internet of Things. Learn about systems, capabilities, benefits, and the technical infrastructure that delivers integration of products and services. Examine trends and innovations changing the way we live, work, and play, and get a glimpse into future technologies.

Prerequisites

This engaging introduction is recommended for all types of employees and is designed for anyone new to the industry or interested in the growing market opportunities or wanting to learn smart homes.

Course Learning Objectives

  • Share the dramatic changes in the connected world
  • Explain the IoT, Internet of Things
  • Identify home technology systems and benefits they each provide
  • Explain integration of home systems
  • Describe incorporating technologies into a building
  • List players involved in the smart home industry
  • Identify roles and responsibilities of stakeholders

Learning Process and Evaluation

Each student receives a user name and password. This provides private, monitored access to the online course.
Progression through the course is managed by an LMS (Learning Management System).
Each course is divided into 7 to 15 sections. At the end of each section the student is given a quiz. A score of 100% is needed to pass the quiz. Questions will be shown correct or incorrect; so the student can review the material and answer the questions again. There are unlimited attempts at each Quiz.
Upon completion of the course and quizzes, the student is required to take a Final Test. A score of at least 80% is considered a passing grade. A Certificate of Completion will be available to print when the Final Test is passed.

This course is approved for Continuing Education.

Course Outline

1. Life in Today’s Digital World

  • Explain the impact of the shift away from analog
  • Identify systems that can be controlled and integrated
  • Share the benefits of living with connectivity

2. The Internet of Things

  • Describe what makes up the Internet of Things
  • Share the projected growth of connected devices
  • List the many different industries and products becoming “smart” and connected
  • Identify some of the catalysts driving connectivity

3. Industry Players and Stakeholders

  • Identify the stakeholders in a digital home or commercial project
  • Explain the needs of different stakeholders
  • Describe how stakeholders work together to meet all of their needs

4. Making It Happen

  • Share the range of options for digital solutions
  • Identify the roles of the homeowner, architect / designer, builder / remodeler, and ESC
  • Explain different types of construction drawings
  • List and describe ‘schedules’ used by an ESC

5. Networking

  • Explain the use, benefits, and components of structured wiring
  • Identify network components and their functions
  • Explain how a network accesses the Internet
  • List available Internet service options
  • Share considerations for selecting a networking solution
  • Define terms – ISP, LAN, WAN, IP, MAC, and DHCP

6. Surveillance and Communication

  • Share options for communication around the home and with the outside
  • List the features of a phone system
  • Explain how VoIP works
  • Identify the features of a video camera
  • Describe aspects of surveillance including cameras, recording, storage, and analytics

7. Entertainment

  • Share the options and benefits of entertainment systems
  • Identify components of a multi-room music system
  • List components of an audio/video system
  • Share the different types of home theaters
  • Describe entertainment system considerations

8. Lighting Control

  • Define terms related to lighting control
  • Describe lighting control components
  • Explain different ways to implement lighting control
  • Identify key considerations for selecting a control system

9. Environment and Energy Management

  • List possible environment control technologies
  • Share the benefits of environmental and energy management solutions
  • List energy management options
  • Identify key considerations when choosing environmental management and energy management solutions

10. Security, Health, and Safety

  • Explain security, health, and safety opportunities
  • Share the benefits of security, health, and safety solutions to potential buyers
  • List possible components of a security solution
  • Explain the purpose of each component in a security system
  • Identify the purpose of components in an access control system
  • List considerations when selecting security, health, and safety solutions

11. Power Quality and Other Systems

  • List possible power problems
  • Identify available power solutions
  • Explore other systems to control
  • Explain the considerations for motorized equipment
  • Share water management options

12. Integrated Home Control

  • Explain how integrated control works
  • Identify systems that can be integrated
  • List the benefits of integrated control
  • Discuss considerations for selecting an integrated control solution

13. Industry Trends and Insights

  • Describe technology developments over the years
  • Explain how adoption of technology is changing
  • Discuss the impact of the “cloud”
  • Share industry trends and opportunities
  • Define future possibilities

14. Course Summary