Industry Development

In Applied Internet of Things (IoT), students will develop an understanding of the practical implementation of IoT in different market segments by analyzing current real-world case studies.  Each case study will discuss the gap that IoT is filling, the key benefits to implementing this application and some of the challenges inherent in adopting this new technology.  Case studies are chosen to demonstrate innovative and cutting-edge applications of IoT.  In exploring these new applications, students will develop an appreciation for the creative solutions offered by IoT. IMPORTANT: Please contact [email protected] for more information and to register. If you do not have a BCIT student ID number and would like to take this microcredential please create one first before emailing the IoT department with your registration request. Create one by clicking here: secure.bcit.ca/sis/reg/ Key market segments covered in the course include: transportation, utilities, Smart City, and health. The case studies will touch on applications that help improve safety, increase efficiency, and provide better solutions to common issues.  Examples of what students will learn include ‘robot sniffers’ that detect gaseous contaminants or how 5G hospital clinicians, with the aid of a VR headset, are able to visualize exactly what the paramedic sees in the ambulance and remotely direct the paramedic, with a joystick, in real-time to perform any necessary procedures.  They will also learn how IoT can help protect and sustain our fragile world by collecting valuable information about ocean pollution, climate change, and biodiversity. The course is open to anyone interested in learning how IoT can be utilized in key market segments. It is geared toward people who wish to explore career opportunities, upskill, or want to increase their understanding of digital transformation. It is also an excellent course for executives and decision-makers who are called upon to evaluate and implement IoT solutions in a wide range of sectors – public and private. With better data available and new ways to use data, IoT is providing innovative ways to creatively solve new challenges and address and fix old problems.  This course shines a light on how IoT is changing the way we work and live.

Corporations are increasingly incentivized to encourage event professionals and hosts to incorporate principles of environmental justice and minimize their carbon footprint. In this microcredential, you will learn how to determine the impact of event management options to plan sustainable and socially responsible events.

This microcredential introduces you to Indigenous peoples’ collective histories which outlines a rich heritage of trade prior to and during colonization which helped to form Canada’s economic base. It will overview the challenges for Indigenous Businesses and Entrepreneurs. This microcredential is part of the Indigenous Leadership Applied Certificate consisting of eight courses: Leadership Principles, Coaching and Teambuilding for Leaders, Indigenous Leadership and Resilience, Indigenous Business and Entrepreneurship, Management Principles, Business Management, Managerial Skills, and Supervisory Skill. Apply to graduate when all eight courses are successfully completed.

The Indigenous Leadership for Renewable Energy microcredential equips Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Canadians with essential knowledge and competencies to actively contribute to a cleaner economy and society within their workplaces and communities. Developed and facilitated in collaboration with the Mi’kmaq community in Epekwitk (Prince Edward Island), this microcredential centres Indigenous communities, voices, and leadership in the context of renewable energy initiatives. Participants will gain a fundamental understanding of renewable energy terminology and concepts and will explore strategies to benefit from federal, provincial, and municipal opportunities. Promoting traditional ecological principles in renewable energy projects will help foster sustainability, cultural preservation, and community empowerment in a collective commitment to Canada’s 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan. Throughout the course, an experienced instructor with a strong background in Indigenous leadership for renewable energy will provide support and guidance. Successful participants of the microcredential will demonstrate the knowledge and skills to effectively engage in and contribute to project development, implementation, and advocacy for Indigenous-led initiatives in renewable energy. In completing this microcredential, participants are contributing to global efforts in addressing climate change and fostering sustainable practices.