Graduate Certificate
The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the pervasive interconnection of many millions and billions of physical devices that are equipped with data sensing, storing and actuating capabilities, and often integrated with intelligent computing systems. In today's digital and data-driven world, the rapid growth in IoT is driving technological advancements and innovation in many industries, such as smart cities, smart factories, health care, agriculture, and so forth.
This course responds to increased demand for professionals equipped with the skills to harness the potential of IoT technologies and reshape industries. There are many benefits of integrating and deploying IoT solutions for businesses, including IoT, including improved agility, scalability, and efficiency. This course is ideally suited to those with an IT background who are keen to upskill by exploring how IoT technologies can enhance business operations.
Want to gain expert IoT skills and advance your career?
You will focus on designing and building scalable architecture to support the rapid growth of IoT devices and explore embedded systems development. Identifying and assessing security risks, rules and regulations in IoT will also be at the forefront of your studies.
In addition to acquiring skills in scalable architecture, embedded systems and the implementation of security mechanisms for IoT applications, you will also have the opportunity to choose studies in either computer networks and network security or software deployment depending on your area of interest.
With more connected things than people in the world today, the adoption of IoT technologies continues to grow at a rapid pace. There is a growing demand for skilled professionals who understand the complexity of IoT technologies and possess the ability to design and deploy safe, secure and successful IoT solutions to meet business demands.
Following completion of this course you will be highly sought after for specialist roles within IT and related industries that require expert skills in order to take advantage of the opportunities IoT provides.
In competitive markets where businesses are constantly striving to increase profit, reduce costs and provide exceptional customer satisfaction, there is a huge potential for leveraging IoT and related technologies. The broad range of applications for IoT devices spans consumer, commercial, industrial and infrastructure sectors.
A growing portion of IoT devices are created for consumer use, including connected vehicles, smart home automation and wearable technology, whereas organisational IoT applications span healthcare, transportation, manufacturing, agriculture, energy management, environmental monitoring, construction and finance. As a Deakin IoT graduate, will be highly sought after for employment across these areas and ready to take a leading role in IoT integration and deployment.
To complete the Graduate Certificate of Internet of Things, students must attain 4 credit points (one year part- time study), which must include the following:
Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements. Click here for more information.
Am I eligible to receive Recognition of Prior Learning?
Deakin aims to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning which exceeds the normal entrance requirements for the course and is within the constraints of the course regulations.
Students are required to complete a minimum of one-third of the course with Deakin, or four credit points, whichever is the greater. In the case of certificates, including graduate certificates, a minimum of two credit points within the course must be completed with Deakin.
You can also refer to the Recognition of Prior Learning Page which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin degree and how to apply for credit.
Recognition of Prior Learning may be granted to applicants based on prior studies and/or equivalent industry experience.