Coursera

Foundations of IoT Systems and Industrial Automation (Coursera)

Offered by LearnQuest,
Foundations of IoT Systems and Industrial Automation (Coursera)

This comprehensive course offers learners a deep dive into the world of IoT systems and their integration with Industrial Automation. Uncover the historical roots and architectural nuances of IoT, emphasizing the pivotal role of sensor technologies and diverse communication tools. Through this exploration, participants will establish a solid foundation in IoT concepts, understanding how its components collaborate, exploring various sensor types, and evaluating communication protocols.

Class Deals by MOOC List - Click here and see Coursera's Active Discounts, Deals, and Promo Codes.

The course then extends its focus to Industrial Automation, shedding light on its far-reaching impact across various sectors. From the core components of Industry 4.0 to the practical applications of automation in manufacturing and logistics, participants gain valuable insights into the transformative technologies driving industrial progress. This dual exploration sets the stage for a holistic understanding of how Industrial Automation and IoT collaborate, shaping the future of industries.
This introductory course is designed for all learners interested in building a strong foundation for IoT systems and industrial automation concepts. The course imparts best practices for navigating complexities in data management, analytics, security, and privacy concerns, providing practical insights crucial for safeguarding and optimizing IoT implementations. By the course's conclusion, participants will possess the skills and knowledge necessary to navigate the evolving landscapes of IoT systems and Industrial Automation effectively.
This course is part of the IoT Systems and Industrial Applications with Design Thinking Specialization.

Syllabus

Welcome & Module 1: Introduction to IoT Systems
This module is designed to provide learners with a comprehensive introduction to IoT systems. It covers the history and architecture of IoT, the significance of sensor technologies, and various communication tools. Learners will gain knowledge in how IoT components work together, explore sensor types, and compare communication protocols. This module sets a strong foundation for understanding the core concepts of IoT systems.

Module 2: Introduction to Industrial Automation and Applications
This module explores Industrial Automation and its widespread applications. Learners will understand its role in various sectors and the technologies driving it. From components of Industry 4.0 to automation in manufacturing and logistics, learners will gain insights into the diverse applications of this transformative technology. This module sets the stage for learners to comprehend the dynamic landscape of Industrial Automation in conjunction with IoT.

Module 3: Implementing Industrial IoT Solutions and Best Practices
In this module, learners will explore the challenges and risks inherent in implementing industrial IoT solutions, equipping themselves with the knowledge to overcome hurdles. Best practices will be shared for successfully implementing IoT systems across diverse sectors, empowering learners with strategies to ensure efficient execution. Practical insights will be offered on data management, analytics, security, and privacy concerns, critical for safeguarding IoT implementations.

Go to Class
MOOC List is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Related Courses

Cybersecurity and the Internet of Things (Coursera) Coursera
University System of Georgia

Cybersecurity and the Internet of Things (Coursera)

Security & Networking

Welcome to “Cybersecurity and the Internet of Things”! This course is for you if you are curious about the most recent trends and activities in the internet capabilities and concerns about programmed devices. There are complexities and areas of necessary awareness when the industrial sector becomes connected to your home.

Nov 9th 2026
4 Weeks
Security Cybersecurity Privacy
Details
Interfacing with the Arduino (Coursera) Coursera
University of California, Irvine

Interfacing with the Arduino (Coursera)

Engineering Eng: Electronics

Arduino senses the environment by receiving inputs from add-on devices such as sensors, and can control the world around it by adjusting lights, motors, and other actuators. In this class you will learn how and when to use the different types of sensors and how to connect them to the Arduino. Since the external world uses continuous or analog signals and the hardware is digital you will learn how these signals are converted back-and-forth and how this must be considered as you program your device. You'll also learn about the use of Arduino-specific shields and the shields software libraries to interface with the real world.

Nov 9th 2026
4 Weeks
Programming Software Hardware
Details
AWS Database Specialty Certification (Coursera) Coursera
EDUCBA

AWS Database Specialty Certification (Coursera)

CS: Information & Technology

This course offers a comprehensive journey through the world of databases and their management on the AWS cloud platform. From understanding the core concepts of databases to mastering advanced topics like migration, automation, and security, participants will gain a solid foundation in database design, deployment, and management using AWS services.

Nov 23rd 2026
5-12 Weeks
Security Databases Migration
Details
Internet of Things: Sensing and Actuation From Devices (Coursera) Coursera
University of California, San Diego

Internet of Things: Sensing and Actuation From Devices (Coursera)

Engineering Eng: Electronics

Have you wondered how information from physical devices in the real world gets communicated to Smartphone processors? Do you want to make informed design decisions about sampling frequencies and bit-width requirements for various kinds of sensors? Do you want to gain expertise to affect the real world with actuators such as stepper motors, LEDs and generate notifications? In this course, you will learn to interface common sensors and actuators to the DragonBoard™ 410c hardware. You will then develop software to acquire sensory data, process the data and actuate stepper motors, LEDs, etc. for use in mobile-enabled products.

Nov 16th 2026
5-12 Weeks
GPS Sensors IoT
Details
Power Query Fundamentals (Coursera) Coursera
Corporate Finance Institute

Power Query Fundamentals (Coursera)

Economics & Finance Business

In this online Power Query Fundamentals course, we’ll explore the world of data transformation and automation. You’ll learn to extract data from multiple different sources, and transform it into layouts more suited to analysis. We will show you how to automate data connections and transformations, as well as how to extract and consolidate data from multiple files. Finally, we’ll end by looking at how to deal with common errors.

Nov 23rd 2026
5-12 Weeks
Excel Power Query Automation
Details
Research Data Management and Sharing (Coursera) Coursera
University of Edinburgh,University of North Carolina

Research Data Management and Sharing (Coursera)

Statistics & Data Analysis Data Science

This course will provide learners with an introduction to research data management and sharing. After completing this course, learners will understand the diversity of data and their management needs across the research data lifecycle, be able to identify the components of good data management plans, and be familiar with best practices for working with data including the organization, documentation, and storage and security of data. Learners will also understand the impetus and importance of archiving and sharing data as well as how to assess the trustworthiness of repositories.

Nov 23rd 2026
5-12 Weeks
Data Management Research Research Data
Details
Fundamentals of Ansible (Coursera) Coursera
Red Hat

Fundamentals of Ansible (Coursera)

CS: Information & Technology

Welcome to Fundamentals of Ansible, an introduction into the world of automation and configuration management! This course is designed to guide you through the basics of Ansible, a powerful tool that simplifies complex workflows and IT environments. Whether you're a beginner looking to gain a solid foundation or an experienced professional seeking to refine your skills, this course offers an exploration of Ansible fundamental capabilities.

Nov 23rd 2026
5-12 Weeks
Automation Coursera Plus Ansible
Details
Public Sector Efficiency: Optimizing Business Processes (Coursera) Coursera
Coursera Instructor Network

Public Sector Efficiency: Optimizing Business Processes (Coursera)

Management & Leadership Business

Business Process Optimization (BPO) is essential for the public sector to deliver effective services, meet citizens' needs, and achieve organizational goals. We equip public sector professionals with concepts, methods, and examples, to support their agendas in alignment with their government or public sector organization's vision and goals.

Nov 16th 2026
1 Week
Business Processes Automation Organizational Strategy
Details
Data Management for Clinical Research (Coursera) Coursera
Vanderbilt University

Data Management for Clinical Research (Coursera)

Health & Society Medicine & Pharmacology

This course presents critical concepts and practical methods to support planning, collection, storage, and dissemination of data in clinical research. Understanding and implementing solid data management principles is critical for any scientific domain. Regardless of your current (or anticipated) role in the research enterprise, a strong working knowledge and skill set in data management principles and practice will increase your productivity and improve your science. Our goal is to use these modules to help you learn and practice this skill set.

Nov 9th 2026
5-12 Weeks
Data Data Management Clinical Research
Details
Enterprise and Infrastructure Security (Coursera) Coursera
New York University

Enterprise and Infrastructure Security (Coursera)

Security & Networking

This course introduces a series of advanced and current topics in cyber security, many of which are especially relevant in modern enterprise and infrastructure settings. The basics of enterprise compliance frameworks are provided with introduction to NIST and PCI. Hybrid cloud architectures are shown to provide an opportunity to fix many of the security weaknesses in modern perimeter local area networks.

Nov 9th 2026
4 Weeks
Security Enterprise Cybersecurity
Details