Internet of Things for Sustainability

The potential for the Internet of Things (IoT) to be used to address sustainability challenges is significant. This sentiment is evident in a number of reports produced by globally recognised industry bodies.

On this 10-week microcredential from The Mind Lab, you’ll learn the fundamental principles of the Internet of Things and develop the skills necessary to apply IoT solutions to sustainability challenges within your own context.

Develop sustainability strategies and apply technology solutions for your industry

Today, more than ever, integrating sustainability into strategy is important to future-proof business. However, organisations around the world are realising that to do so, they should plan for and address potential impacts of global megatrends.

This microcredential will give you the knowledge, skills, and appropriate frameworks to identify and evaluate sustainability challenges that could be addressed using technology solutions, along with the strategies to apply them. Whichever industry you work in, you’ll develop the tools and techniques to leverage technology to sustain cultural, social, environmental, and economic outcomes with effective and informed decisions.

Explore Smart Cities and the sustainable design and technology behind them

Smart cities are a key example of using data, technology, and green design to solve sustainability challenges. They are designed and built using IoT frameworks with a user-centred design at the forefront to optimise the efficiency of services, connect people, and improve quality of life.

You’ll explore the various aspects of smart city infrastructure and the connected technology that underpins it, as well as the sustainable technology and green designs solving issues outside of the modern urban area. From water, waste, transport, and logistics to IoT agriculture and medical technology, you’ll delve into key technological solutions and discover how you can incorporate them into your business and community.

Build your systems thinking and strategic decision-making skills

Locally and globally, there is a need to raise awareness and to upskill in order to explore how technology can help to address sustainability challenges at a range of scales.

You’ll not only develop effective strategies and techniques to use technology to solve sustainability issues in your specific industry, but you’ll also grow your core transferable skills to push your career development even further.

Through a number of engaging activities such as case studies, research tasks, video lessons, and assessments, you’ll build your critical and systems thinking skills, while also enhancing your capacity for strategic analysis and effective decision-making.

Learn how to use technology to address sustainability challenges with the experts from Tech Futures Lab

Tech Futures Lab was created in 2016 to help businesses and professionals develop the critical skills needed in the ‘future of work’. This microcredential utilises that key mission to provide you with the knowledge and tools to advance your career and support sustainable outcomes in your business and community.

This microcredential is accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) and is led by expert educators with the expertise, experience, and knowledge to help you develop your understanding of the Internet of Things and how you can use its potential to create real-world sustainable change.

How will the Internet of Things for Sustainability microcredential help to develop my career?

With sustainability being a top priority for policymakers, businesses, and communities, sustainable solutions and strategies are vital for the future. Technology is increasingly becoming a critical part of these solutions and strategies.

This microcredential will develop your understanding of IoT and sustainability, and help you to apply this knowledge to key sustainability issues within your business and industry. Through case studies, you’ll also build critical and strategic thinking, creativity, and curiosity by engaging with real-world situations allowing you to enhance your core transferable skills for real-world contexts.

How will I be assessed?

You will complete two summative assessments in this microcredential. The first is a group assessment around identifying an IoT opportunity, allowing you to address the context using IoT and justify the opportunity. The second assessment will see you develop a proposal for an IoT system to solve a sustainability challenge in your practice.

Both assessments will be marked and you receive feedback on them from the educators.

What will I receive once I’ve completed this microcredential?

After you have submitted your assessments and they have been marked (at the end of weeks five and ten), you will receive a competent grade for each assessment.

Once you have successfully completed this microcredential, you will receive 15 postgraduate credits along with a digital badge from The Mind Lab.

Courses under this program:
Course 1: Internet of Things for Sustainability
-Explore the sustainability and the Internet of Things and discover how to implement sustainability strategies across any industry.