Introduction to Industry 4.0 and Industrial Internet of Things
To learn about industry transformations using modern technology join the Introduction to Industry 4.0 and Industrial Internet of Things training by Swayam.
Online
12 Weeks
Free Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
Introduction to Industry 4.0 and Industrial Internet of Things program is the result of an initiative of the Ministry of Education, Government of India. It is an AICTE approved FDP course that focuses on how industrial processes have changed through the integration of modern technology. These modern technologies include sensors, computational processing, communication, machine learning, the internet of things data analytics, the industrial internet of things, and much more. the Introduction to Industry 4.0 and Industrial Internet of Things certification is designed by IIT Kharagpur, an esteemed institute of education. The educator of the course will be professor Sudhip Mishra, a highly reputed professor with numerous awards.
Introduction to Industry 4.0 and Industrial Internet of Things is an online course. Participants will be taught the syllabus for a duration of twelve weeks. Along with video lectures, the participants will also have case studies, periodic assignments, and a final exam to help them imbibe maximum information from the course.
The Highlights
- Core postgraduate course in computer science and engineering
- The collaboration of IIT Kharagpur, NPTEL and Swayam
- 12 weeks online course
- Assignments, case studies, and optional final exam
- E-certificate offered
- IIT Kharagpur educator
- AICTE approved
- Faculty development program (FDP) course
- The initiative of the Ministry of Education, Government of India
Important dates
Certificate Exam Date
Start Date : 26 Apr, 2026
Programme Offerings
- AICTE approved
- 12 weeks online course
- assignments
- case studies and optional final exam
- Faculty development program (FDP) course
- Core postgraduate course in computer science and engineering
- E-certificate offered
- IIT Kharagpur educator
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 1000 | yes | IIT Kharagpur |
- Introduction to Industry 4.0 and Industrial Internet of Things training is a free audit course. There is an optional exam fee of one thousand rupees.
Introduction to Industry 4.0 and Industrial Internet of Things program fee structure :
Course Name | Fee |
Introduction to Industry 4.0 and Industrial Internet of Things (Exam fee) | Rs. 1,000 |
Eligibility Criteria
Introduction to Industry 4.0 and Industrial Internet of Things program needs basic knowledge of the internet and computers to join.
Certificate Qualifying Details
Individuals should achieve minimum passing marks in the assignments and final exam to become eligible for the e-certificate.
What you will learn
The Introduction to Industry 4.0 and Industrial Internet of Things programme is a useful course for anyone who wants to learn about:
- Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Cyber-physical systems (CPS)
- Machine learning
- Cloud computing
- Data analytics
Who it is for
While Introduction to Industry 4.0 and Industrial Internet of Things who has the basic knowledge of computers and the internet would find this course interesting, it is useful for engineering students studying CSE, ECE, EE, IT, Industrial or Instrumentation and industry professionals.
Admission Details
Introduction to Industry 4.0 and Industrial Internet of Things by Swayam has an easy-to-follow admission process. Read on for the details:
- Visit the Swayam website at https://swayam.gov.in/ and either create an account or login using an existing account.
- Search for the ‘Introduction to Industry 4.0 and Industrial Internet of Things’ in the search catalogue.
- If the course is available in the ‘Upcoming (Enrolment Open)’ column, click on join.
- Fill the online form and submit any documents that may be required. Pay the exam fee if needed.
This completes the admission process.
Application Details
Introduction to Industry 4.0 and Industrial Internet of Things program has an online application form that can only be accessed after signing into the Swayam website. First-time users can use a valid email ID and pick a unique username (user ID) and password for registration. They can also skip the signup process by using their Microsoft, Google or Facebook accounts to log in.
The Syllabus
Introduction
- sensing & actuation
- Communication-part I
- Communication part II
- Networking - part I
- Networking- part II
Industry 4.0
- Globalisation and emerging issues
- Smart and connected business perspective
- The fourth revolution
- Smart factories
- LEAN production systems
Industry 4.0
- Cyber next-generation sensors and physical systems
- Collaborative platform
- Product lifecycle management
- Augmented reality
- Virtual reality
- Artificial intelligence
- Big data
- Advanced analysis
- Cybersecurity in Industry 4.0
Basics of Industrial IoT
- Industrial Processes-Part I
- Industrial Processes-Part II
- Industrial Sensing & Actuation
- Industrial Internet Systems
IIoT-Introduction
Industrial IoT
- Business Model and Referece Architerture
- IIoT-Business Models - Part I
- IIoT-Business Models - Part II
- IIoT Reference Architecture - Part I
- IIoT Reference Architecture - Part II
Industrial IoT - Layers
- IIoT Sensing-Part I
- IIoT Sensing-Part II
- IIoT Processing-Part I
- IIoT Processing-Part II
- IIoT Communication-Part I
Industrial IoT - Layers
- IIoT Communication-Part II
- IIoT Communication-Part III
- IIoT Networking-Part I
- IIoT Networking-Part II
- IIoT Networking-Part III
Industrial IoT
- Big Data Analytics and Software Defined Networks
- IIoT Analytics - Introduction
- Machine Learning and Data Science - Part I
- Machine Learning and Data Science - Part II
- R and Julia Programming
- Data Management with Hadoop.
Industrial IoT
- Big Data Analytics and Software Defined Networks
- SDN in IIoT-Part I
- Part II
- Data Center Networks
Industrial IoT
- Security and Fog Computing
- Cloud Computing in IIoT-Part I
- Cloud Computing in IIoT-Part II
Industrial IoT
- Security and Fog Computing
- Fog Computing in IIoT
- Security in IIoT-Part I
- Part II
Industrial IoT
- Application Domains
- Factories and Assembly Line
- Food Industry
Industrial IoT
- Application Domains
- Healthcare
- Power Plants
- Inventory Management & Quality Control
- Plant Safety and Security (Including AR and VR safety applications)
- Facility Management
Industrial IoT
- Application Domains
- Oil
- Chemical and pharmaceutical industry
- Applications of UAVs in Industries
Real case studies
- Case study - I : Milk Processing and Packaging Industries
- Case study - II: Manufacturing Industries - Part I
- Case study - III : Manufacturing Industries - Part II
- Case study - IV : Student Projects - Part I
- Case study - V : Student Projects - Part II
- Case study - VI : Virtual Reality Lab
- Case study - VII : Steel Technology Lab
Evaluation process
Introduction to Industry 4.0 and Industrial Internet of Things training has an optional final offline exam for which candidates need to score at least 30/75. They also need to submit all the assignments and score at least 10/25. Their final score will be the assignment score + final exam score. The minimum passing score is 40/100
Candidates need to fulfill all of the above-mentioned criteria to receive the certification.
Instructors
IIT Kharagpur Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Candidates can use the Swayam website https://swayam.gov.in/ to access the course.
Yes. Introduction to Industry 4.0 and Industrial Internet of Things is a free audit course.
No. this is a digital course. all the course material and lectures are available online.
Yes. The e-certificate can be verified at https://nptel.ac.in/noc/.
Yes. The final exam is optional. Only participants who want an e-certificate need to appear for the final exam.