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1.a. Description of the Module: “Internet of Things in entrepreneurial practice”

The Internet of Things is a very broad and quite complicated concept, which is
increasingly widespread in the media. The concept itself is part of Industry 4.0 and
is intended to improve the functionality of businesses through better acquisition
and exchange of data and information from various devices.

The scale on which this and other technologies of Industry 4.0 are developing sends
out a signal that attention should be paid to them as future drivers of business
innovation. In order to be able to deal effectively with the subject of the Internet
of Things, it is necessary to know its assumptions and how it affects the world
around us and what are the forecasts for the development of this technology.

The Internet of Things is developing in a way that is closely linked to other
components of Industry 4.0 such as Big Data and machine learning. It is thanks to
these connections that we hear more and more about solution like Smart City,
Smart Cars or Smart Home. Many of them are already adapt on the market like for
example Beacons technology.

This module was created to introduce the concept of the Internet of Things and to
present both its technical assumptions and its impact on individuals and their lives
and on businesses and start-ups.

1.l. Summary of the syllabus for the Module: “Internet of Thing in
entrepreneurial practice”

The Internet of Things is a solution that has conquered the world and although we
use it we are not all even aware of it. This module aims to change that.

The Module is recommended for 4 weeks training. Overall study effort for 4 weeks
represents 26 hours of self-study, 6 hours per each chapter. After completed all
chapter the participant can test knowledge thanks to the interactive exercises.

The self-study material is divided into 4 Chapters. By the end of the Training
Module “Internet of Things in entrepreneurial practice” participants will increase
their theoretical knowledge of the Internet of Things, which they will eventually be
able to translate into their future/present start-up ideas. This will allow them to
gain a competitive advantage, better understand the future direction of the

Programme: Erasmus+
Key Action: Cooperation for innovation and the exchange of good practices
Action Type: Strategic Partnerships for vocational education and training
Project Number: 2019-1-PL01-KA202-065209
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