Take advantage of the benefits of the Internet of Things and offer your company the boost of the so-called Fourth Industrial Revolution”

Why Study at TECH?

TECH is the world's largest 100% online business school. It is an elite business school, with a model based on the highest academic standards. A world-class center for intensive managerial skills education.   

TECH is a university at the forefront of technology, and puts all its resources at the student's disposal to help them achieve entrepreneurial success”

At TECH Global University

Innovation

The university offers an online learning model that balances the latest educational technology with the most rigorous teaching methods. A unique method with the highest international recognition that will provide students with the keys to develop in a rapidly-evolving world, where innovation must be every entrepreneur’s focus.

"Microsoft Europe Success Story", for integrating the innovative, interactive multi-video system. 

The Highest Standards

Admissions criteria at TECH are not economic. Students don't need to make a large investment to study at this university. However, in order to obtain a qualification from TECH, the student's intelligence and ability will be tested to their limits. The institution's academic standards are exceptionally high...  

95% of TECH students successfully complete their studies.

Networking

Professionals from countries all over the world attend TECH, allowing students to establish a large network of contacts that may prove useful to them in the future.  

100,000+ executives prepared each year, 200+ different nationalities.

Empowerment

Students will grow hand in hand with the best companies and highly regarded and influential professionals. TECH has developed strategic partnerships and a valuable network of contacts with major economic players in 7 continents.  

500+ collaborative agreements with leading companies.

Talent

This program is a unique initiative to allow students to showcase their talent in the business world. An opportunity that will allow them to voice their concerns and share their business vision. 

After completing this program, TECH helps students show the world their talent. 

Multicultural Context

While studying at TECH, students will enjoy a unique experience. Study in a multicultural context. In a program with a global vision, through which students can learn about the operating methods in different parts of the world, and gather the latest information that best adapts to their business idea. 

TECH students represent more than 200 different nationalities.  

Learn with the best

In the classroom, TECH’s teaching staff discuss how they have achieved success in their companies, working in a real, lively, and dynamic context. Teachers who are fully committed to offering a quality specialization that will allow students to advance in their career and stand out in the business world. 

Teachers representing 20 different nationalities. 

TECH strives for excellence and, to this end, boasts a series of characteristics that make this university unique:   

Analysis

TECH explores the student’s critical side, their ability to question things, their problem-solving skills, as well as their interpersonal skills.  

Academic Excellence

TECH offers students the best online learning methodology. The university combines the Relearning methodology (the most internationally recognized postgraduate learning methodology) with Harvard Business School case studies. A complex balance of traditional and state-of-the-art methods, within the most demanding academic framework.   

TECH is the world’s largest online university. It currently boasts a portfolio of more than 10,000 university postgraduate programs. And in today's new economy, volume + technology = a ground-breaking price. This way, TECH ensures that studying is not as expensive for students as it would be at another university.   

At TECH, you will have access to the most rigorous and up-to-date case analyses in academia” 

In this program, the student will find all the necessary contents to become an expert in the industrial application of the Internet of Things, structured in a clear and concise way to make the acquisition of knowledge as light as possible. In addition, the didactic material is largely supported by audiovisual content, making the study work much less tedious. 

You will compete for the best industrial management positions with the advantage of knowing how to apply the most cutting-edge new technologies in the most relevant production processes”

Syllabus

The Postgraduate diploma in Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) contains all the most up-to-date knowledge of advanced industrial technology on the market. To this end, TECH has assembled a team of experts in the field who have developed each and every one of the contents of this program with the student's professional improvement in mind. 

Throughout 450 hours of study, the student will learn to apply new organizational methodologies such as lean manufacturing, as well as industrial robotics systems and process monitoring. In addition, learning is supported by case studies where the student will see real examples of application of the knowledge being acquired. 

The student will deepen, among other things, in the characteristics of the new industrial revolution or industry 4.0, the current state of it, the industrial automation that dominates the production landscape, the main application platforms of the internet of things and the necessary security in them to prevent cyberattacks or failures. 

This Postgraduate diploma takes place over 6 months and is divided into 3 modules: 

Module 1. 4.0 Industry
Module 2. Industry 4.0 Automation Systems
Module 3. Internet of Things (IoT)

Where, When and How is it Taught?

TECH offers the possibility of developing this Postgraduate diploma in Internet of Things Industries (IIoT) completely online. Throughout the 6 months of the educational program, you will be able to access all the contents of this program at any time, allowing you to self-manage your study time. 

Module 1. 4.0 Industry

1.1. Definition of 4.0. Industry

1.1.1. Features

1.2. Benefits of the 4.0. Industry

1.2.1. Key Factors
1.2.2. Main Advantages

1.3. Industrial Revolutions and Vision of the Future

1.3.1. Industrial Revolutions
1.3.2. Keys Factors in Each Revolution
1.3.3. Technological Principles as a Basis for Possible New Revolutions

1.4. The Digital Transformation of the Industry

1.4.1. Characteristics of the Digitization of the Industry
1.4.2. Disruptive Technologies
1.4.3. Applications in the Industry

1.5. Forth Industrial Revolution Key Principles of Industry 4.0. 1.5.1. Definitions

1.5.1. Definitions
1.5.2. Key Principles and Applications

1.6. 4.0.Industry and Industrial Internet

1.6.1. Origin of IIoT
1.6.2. Operation
1.6.3. Steps to Follow for its Implementation
1.6.4. Benefits

1.7. Smart Factory Principles

1.7.1. Smart Factory
1.7.2. Elements That Defiine a Smart Factory
1.7.3. Steps to Deploy a Smart Factory

1.8. Status of the 4.0. Industry

1.8.1. Status of the 4.0.Industry in Different Sectors
1.8.2. Barriers to the Implementation of 4.0. Industry

1.9. Challenges and Risks

1.9.1. SWOT Analysis
1.9.2. Challenges

1.10. Role of Technological Capabilities and the Human Factor

1.10.1. Disruptive Technologies in Industry 4.0. 
1.10.2. The Importance of the Human Factor Key Factor

Module 2. Industry 4.0 Automation Systems 

2.1. Industrial Automation

2.1.1. Automization
2.1.2. Architecture and Components
2.1.3. Safety

2.2. Industrial Robotics

2.2.1. Fundamentals of Industrial Robotics
2.2.2. Models and Impact on Industrial Processes

2.3. PLC Systems and Industrial Control

2.3.1. PLC Evolution and Status
2.3.2. Evolution of Programming Languages
2.3.3. Computer Integrated Automation CIM

2.4. Sensors and Actuators

2.4.1. Classification of Transducers
2.4.2. Types of Sensors
2.4.3. Standardization of Signals

2.5. Monitor and Manage

2.5.1. Types of Actuators
2.5.2. Feedback Control Systems

2.6. Industrial Connectivity

2.6.1. Standardized Fieldbuses
2.6.2. Connectivity

2.7. Proactive/Predictive Maintenance

2.7.1. Predictive Maintenance
2.7.2. Fault Identification and Analysis
2.7.3. Proactive Actions Based on Predictive Maintenance

2.8. Continuous Monitoring and Prescriptive Maintenance

2.8.1. Prescriptive Maintenance Concept in Industrial Environments
2.8.2. Selection and Exploitation of Data for Self-Diagnostics

2.9. Lean Manufacturing

2.9.1. Lean Manufacturing
2.9.2. Benefits Lean Implementation in Industrial Processes

2.10. Industrialized Processes in Industry 4.0. Use Case

2.10.1. Project definition
2.10.2. Technological Selection
2.10.3. Connectivity
2.10.4. Data Exploitation

Module 3. Internet of Things (IoT)

3.1. Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) in the Industry 4.0. Vision

3.1.1. Internet of Things (IoT)
3.1.2. Components Involved in IoT
3.1.3. Cases and Applications of IoT

3.2. Internet of Things and Cyber-Physical Systems

3.2.1. Computing and Communication Capabilities to Physical Objects
3.2.2. Sensors, Data and Elements in Cyber-Physical Systems

3.3. Device Ecosystem

3.3.1. Typologies, Examples and Uses
3.3.2. Applications of the Different Devices

3.4. IoT Platforms and their Architecture

3.4.1. IoT Market Typologies and Platforms
3.4.2. Operation of an IoT Platform

3.5. Digital Twins

3.5.1. Digital Twin
3.5.2. Uses and Applications the Digital Twin

3.6. Indoor & outdoor Geolocation (Real Time Geospatial)

3.6.1. Indoor and Outdoor Geolocation Platforms
3.6.2. Implications and Challenges of Geolocation in an IoT Project

3.7. Security Intelligence Systems

3.7.1. Typologies and Platforms for Security Systems Implementation
3.7.2. Components and Architectures in Intelligent Safety Systems

3.8. IoT and IIoT Platform Security

3.8.1. Security Components in an IoT System
3.8.2. IoT Security Implementation Strategies

3.9. Wearables at Work

3.9.1. Types of Wearables in Industrial Environments
3.9.2. Lessons Learned and Challenges in Implementing Wearables in the Workplace

3.10. Implementing an API to Interact with a Platform

3.10.1. Types of APIs Involved in an IoT Platform
3.10.2. API Market
3.10.3. Strategies and Systems to Implement API Integrations

You will acquire the necessary knowledge to create an effective social media strategy and achieve the desired results in an efficient manner”