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Course Outline
What the programme covers, module by module.
Module 1: Introduction to Industrial IoT
- IIoT fundamentals
- IoT vs Industrial IoT
- Connected industries
- Industrial applications
- IIoT architecture
- Industry use cases
Module 2: Industrial Automation Fundamentals
- Automation concepts
- Automation hierarchy
- Control systems
- Industrial processes
- Production automation
- Smart automation
Module 3: Industry 4.0 & Smart Manufacturing
- Industry 4.0 principles
- Smart factories
- Connected manufacturing
- Cyber-physical systems
- Data-driven operations
- Digital transformation
Module 4: IIoT Architecture
- Device layer
- Control layer
- Edge layer
- Platform layer
- Application layer
- Data flow
Module 5: Sensors & Transducers
- Sensor fundamentals
- Temperature sensors
- Pressure sensors
- Proximity sensors
- Level sensors
- Flow sensors
Module 6: Industrial Actuators
- Actuator concepts
- Electric actuators
- Pneumatic actuators
- Hydraulic actuators
- Motors
- Control mechanisms
Module 7: Data Acquisition Systems
- Data acquisition concepts
- Signal acquisition
- Analog signals
- Digital signals
- Sampling
- Data processing
Module 8: PLC Fundamentals
- PLC architecture
- CPU
- Input/output modules
- Memory
- PLC scan cycle
- PLC applications
Module 9: PLC Programming
- Ladder logic
- Contacts
- Coils
- Timers
- Counters
- Basic control programs
Module 10: Advanced PLC Programming
- Functions
- Function blocks
- Sequential control
- Interlocks
- Analog processing
- Program organisation
Module 11: Human-Machine Interface
- HMI fundamentals
- Operator screens
- Controls
- Indicators
- Alarm displays
- Process visualisation
Module 12: SCADA Systems
- SCADA architecture
- Data acquisition
- Supervisory control
- Real-time monitoring
- Historical data
- Alarm management
Module 13: Industrial Communication Fundamentals
- Industrial networks
- Communication models
- Serial communication
- Ethernet communication
- Network topology
- Device connectivity
Module 14: Modbus Communication
- Modbus fundamentals
- Modbus RTU
- Modbus TCP
- Registers
- Master-client communication
- Device integration
Module 15: OPC UA
- OPC UA architecture
- Client-server communication
- Information models
- Data exchange
- Device interoperability
- Secure communication
Module 16: MQTT for Industrial IoT
- MQTT fundamentals
- Publishers
- Subscribers
- Brokers
- Topics
- Quality of Service
Module 17: Industrial Ethernet
- Ethernet fundamentals
- Industrial Ethernet
- PROFINET concepts
- EtherNet/IP concepts
- Network architecture
- Industrial connectivity
Module 18: IoT Gateways
- Gateway architecture
- Device connectivity
- Protocol conversion
- Data aggregation
- Local processing
- Cloud connectivity
Module 19: Edge Computing
- Edge computing concepts
- Edge devices
- Local analytics
- Data filtering
- Low-latency processing
- Edge-cloud architecture
Module 20: Industrial Cloud Integration
- Cloud architecture
- Device-to-cloud communication
- Data ingestion
- Cloud storage
- Cloud processing
- Industrial cloud applications
Module 21: Industrial Data Management
- Industrial data
- Time-series data
- Data collection
- Data storage
- Data quality
- Data lifecycle
Module 22: Industrial Analytics
- Operational data analysis
- Production metrics
- Equipment performance
- Trend analysis
- Anomaly detection
- Decision support
Module 23: Predictive Maintenance
- Maintenance strategies
- Condition monitoring
- Equipment health
- Failure indicators
- Predictive analytics
- Maintenance planning
Module 24: Machine Monitoring
- Machine parameters
- Temperature monitoring
- Vibration monitoring
- Energy monitoring
- Performance monitoring
- Equipment dashboards
Module 25: Industrial IoT Cybersecurity
- Industrial security fundamentals
- Device security
- Network security
- Authentication
- Access control
- Secure communications
Module 26: Digital Twins
- Digital twin concepts
- Physical and digital assets
- Real-time data
- Asset modelling
- Simulation
- Industrial applications
Module 27: Robotics & IIoT Integration
- Industrial robotics
- Robot connectivity
- Sensor integration
- Automation cells
- Data exchange
- Connected robotics
Module 28: Smart Factory Integration
- Connected machines
- Production systems
- Manufacturing data
- Automated workflows
- System integration
- Smart factory architecture
Module 29: IIoT Troubleshooting & Optimisation
- Sensor problems
- Communication failures
- PLC connectivity
- Gateway issues
- Network diagnostics
- System optimisation
Module 30: Integrated Industrial IoT Project
- Sensor integration
- PLC connectivity
- Industrial communication
- IoT gateway configuration
- Monitoring dashboard
- Industrial data analysis
Who it's for & what's included
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Classroom
Best for learners who want face-to-face tuition and to network with peers in person.
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor on-site
- ✓ Printed workbook & materials
- ✓ Group exercises & case studies
Online Instructor-Led
Best for learners who want a live instructor and a fixed schedule, without the travel.
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor via video call
- ✓ Digital workbook & resources
- ✓ Session recordings
Self-Paced
Best for self-motivated learners who need maximum flexibility around work and life.
Everything you get
- ✓ On-demand video lessons
- ✓ Interactive quizzes
- ✓ 24/7 access on any device