IoT University platform

Project-based learning platform for IOT and AR skills training.

 

  • Challenge

    For industrial software training, instructor-led training has been the norm for decades. But with new software like the internet of things and augmented reality, software developers want a self-paced, digital experience.

  • Approach

    We blended MOOC experiences with social learning features to create a modern training experience that included project-based courses, specialization learning pathways, and high touch community features to support students during their course work.

  • Results

    We designed and built the beta platform in six months and enrolled thousands of developers across 60+ countries. The platform was a big success and within a year the beta was transformed as the flagship platform for global MOOC training.

Build technical credentials through project-based MOOCs

Technical courses were strung together into a specialization where the learner applied concepts and methods to actual working code. After completing the specialization pathway, students could download an industry credential.

 
 
 

Platform principles

  • Frictionless - easy to use, sign up and learn right away

  • Open - free courses, global access

  • Social - community-based grading, easy chat features

  • Project based - story driven, real world scenarios with hands on activities

  • Job ready - skills focused with industry credentials to advance career development

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Modern brand

  • Simple and aligned to overall company brand

  • Potential swag to give away for community raffles and awards

  • The t-shirts were a big hit in the company

 

 
 
 

Designed to engage learners and easily track learning progress

  • Specializations - collection of courses designed as a pathway that leads to mastery in a technical area

  • Courses - project-based technical activities with story-driven scenarios

  • Milestones - key learning outcomes with a course

  • Forum - engage and collaborate with peers

  • Mentor - course instructors and support staff to support learners

The beta released on time and reached 3,100+ users in 63 countries.

 

Artifacts created:

 

  • Market Research

  • User Research

  • Product strategy

  • Use cases

  • Vision concepts

  • UX Workflows

  • Information Architecture

  • Visual Designs & Prototypes

  • Technical Specs

  • Development Roadmap

  • Engineering Management

  • Branding

  • Go-to Market Plan

  • Beta platform

Next project Project-based MOOCs