IoTBIZ™
IoTBIZ is designed for business professionals who want to understand how the Internet of Things can create value, improve operations, and support new opportunities across industries.
This business-focused digital badge helps learners understand IoT terminology, infrastructure components, business benefits, implementation challenges, security considerations, and real-world applications. The course is aligned to a self-paced CHOICE assessment and awards a CertNexus digital badge upon successful completion.
IoTBIZ™
IoTBIZ is designed for business professionals who want to understand how the Internet of Things can create value, improve operations, and support new opportunities across industries.
This business-focused digital badge helps learners understand IoT terminology, infrastructure components, business benefits, implementation challenges, security considerations, and real-world applications. The course is aligned to a self-paced CHOICE assessment and awards a CertNexus digital badge upon successful completion.
IoTBIZ at a Glance
The IoTBIZ digital badge is designed for business professionals who want to understand the Internet of Things from a practical business perspective, including IoT concepts, infrastructure, business benefits, implementation challenges, security concerns, and real-world applications.
What Are CertNexus BIZ Courses?
CertNexus BIZ courses are short, business-focused learning experiences designed to help professionals understand emerging technologies, evaluate opportunities and risks, and communicate more effectively with technical teams, vendors, customers, and stakeholders.
Unlike technical certifications that focus on deeper practitioner-level skills, BIZ courses are designed for business professionals who need practical fluency, decision-making confidence, and a clearer understanding of how emerging technologies can be applied responsibly in real-world organizations.
Each BIZ course is aligned to a self-paced CHOICE assessment and awards a CertNexus digital badge upon successful completion.
Business Knowledge Validated by IoTBIZ
The IoTBIZ digital badge validates business-focused knowledge of the Internet of Things, including how IoT works, how organizations can use IoT solutions, and what business and technical challenges should be considered before implementation.
IoTBIZ validates knowledge in areas such as:
- IoT concepts, including connected devices, sensing, smart systems, cloud services, clients, and device targets
- IoT infrastructure, including networks, gateways, edge computing, cloud services, user interfaces, and software stacks
- Business benefits of IoT, including improved products and services, process improvement, new revenue opportunities, cost reduction, and operational efficiency
- IoT challenges, including device constraints, interoperability, data communication, security risks, workforce impact, and societal considerations
- Real-world IoT applications across smart cities, industry, buildings, connected cars, energy, healthcare, supply chain, agriculture, retail, and defense
- IoT project planning, including lifecycle phases, implementation complexity, vendor considerations, cybersecurity, and long-term operation
Is IoTBIZ Right for You?
IoTBIZ is designed for business professionals who want to understand the Internet of Things in practical business terms and identify how IoT solutions can create value, improve operations, and support new opportunities across the organization.
This digital badge is a strong fit for learners who do not need to build IoT systems themselves, but do need to understand IoT concepts, evaluate business use cases, recognize implementation challenges, identify risks, and communicate more effectively with technical teams and stakeholders.
IoTBIZ may be a fit if you want to:
- Understand IoT concepts in practical business language
- Identify how connected devices, sensors, cloud services, edge computing, and analytics support IoT solutions
- Explore IoT use cases across industries such as smart cities, healthcare, energy, utilities, supply chain, agriculture, retail, and manufacturing
- Evaluate business benefits such as process improvement, new revenue opportunities, cost reduction, and better operational decision-making
- Recognize technical, security, organizational, and societal challenges associated with IoT initiatives
- Understand the IoT project lifecycle, including planning, requirements, design, development, testing, implementation, operation, and maintenance
- Communicate more confidently with technical teams, vendors, leaders, and stakeholders about IoT opportunities and risks
Looking for a More Technical IoT Certification?
IoTBIZ is designed for business professionals who need to understand IoT concepts, evaluate business use cases, identify implementation challenges, and communicate more effectively with technical teams and stakeholders.
If you are a technical professional looking to validate deeper IoT knowledge, including IoT infrastructure, devices, networking, security, and implementation skills, explore the Certified Internet of Things Practitioner™ (CIoTP) certification instead.
Business Leaders and Decision-Makers
- Executives
- Department leaders
- Business unit managers
- Innovation leaders
- Digital transformation leaders
- Operations leaders
- Consultants
Product, Project, and Process Roles
- Product managers
- Project managers
- Program managers
- Business analysts
- Solution consultants
- Technology stakeholders
- IoT initiative sponsors
Functional Teams and Business Professionals
- Marketing leaders
- Operations teams
- Facilities teams
- Supply chain teams
- Customer experience teams
- Risk and security stakeholders
- Professionals involved in connected products, services, systems, or business initiatives
Not sure whether IoTBIZ is the right fit? Review the assessment details or connect with CertNexus to explore how IoTBIZ aligns with your role, team, or IoT goals.
IoTBIZ (IOZ-110) Assessment Details
The IOZ-110 assessment validates that business professionals understand what IoT is, what devices comprise IoT, how to plan for IoT implementation, and how to manage an IoT project throughout the development lifecycle.
EXAM CODES
IOZ-110
LAUNCH DATE
June 2019
SUNSET DATE
TBD
PASSING SCORE
8 out of 10 (80%)
NUMBER OF ITEMS
10
ITEM FORMATS
Multiple Choice/Multiple Response/True-False
TARGET CANDIDATE
The IoTBIZ assessment is primarily designed for business leaders, consultants, product and project managers, and other decision-makers who are responsible for growing the business through the use of IoT solutions. It is also a good fit for individuals who want to validate basic IoT knowledge.
EXAM DURATION
15-30 minutes (on average)
EXAM OPTIONS
Online via the CHOICE LMS
How to Prepare for IoTBIZ
Preparing for the IoTBIZ digital badge is designed to be straightforward for business professionals. Review what the assessment covers, explore the course outline, check your understanding, and complete aligned training to earn your digital badge.
Review the IOZ-110 Assessment Details
Start with the IOZ-110 assessment details so you understand the digital badge requirements, including the assessment format, number of items, passing score, delivery through the CHOICE platform, and the business-focused knowledge areas covered.
Explore the Course Outline
Review the course outline to see how IoTBIZ training introduces the Internet of Things from a business perspective, including IoT terminology, business strategies, infrastructure, business benefits, security concerns, organizational impact, and implementation best practices.
Check Your Understanding
Use the self-check to evaluate how well you understand IoT concepts, business use cases, infrastructure components, implementation challenges, security risks, real-world applications, and the IoT project lifecycle.
Find IoTBIZ Training
CertNexus ATPs offer IoTBIZ-aligned training designed to help business professionals understand how IoT solutions can create value and impact the organization. After completing the course, learners complete the IOZ-110 assessment through CHOICE and earn the CertNexus IoTBIZ™ digital badge upon successful completion.
Why Earn the IoTBIZ Digital Badge?
The IoTBIZ digital badge helps business professionals demonstrate practical understanding of the Internet of Things, including how IoT solutions can create value, improve operations, support connected products and services, and introduce important business, technical, and security considerations.
Build IoT Business Fluency
Develop a clearer understanding of IoT concepts, connected devices, infrastructure, edge computing, cloud services, analytics, and the systems that support IoT solutions.
Identify IoT Business Opportunities
Learn how IoT can support improved products and services, process improvement, new revenue opportunities, cost reduction, and better operational decision-making.
Understand Implementation Challenges
Strengthen your ability to recognize IoT challenges related to security, interoperability, data communication, workforce impact, organizational change, and project complexity.
Share a Recognized Digital Badge
Highlight your achievement with employers, colleagues, clients, and professional networks after successfully completing the IoTBIZ assessment.
IoTBIZ FAQs
What is IoTBIZ?
IoTBIZ is a business-focused CertNexus digital badge designed to help professionals understand Internet of Things concepts, IoT infrastructure, business benefits, implementation challenges, security considerations, and real-world IoT applications.
Who is IoTBIZ designed for?
IoTBIZ is designed for business leaders, consultants, product and project managers, and other decision-makers responsible for growing the business through IoT solutions. It is also a good fit for individuals who want to validate basic IoT knowledge.
Is IoTBIZ a technical IoT certification?
No. IoTBIZ is designed for business professionals, not technical IoT practitioners. It helps learners understand IoT concepts, business applications, implementation considerations, and risks without requiring them to build or deploy IoT systems.
What topics are covered in IoTBIZ?
IoTBIZ covers IoT concepts, IoT infrastructure, business benefits and challenges, real-world IoT applications, IoT implementation, and best practices for IoT projects. Course topics include IoT ingredients, business strategies, system of systems, security concerns, organizational and societal impacts, market sectors, and implementation.
What is the IOZ-110 assessment?
The IOZ-110 assessment validates that business professionals understand what IoT is, what devices comprise IoT, how to plan for IoT implementation, and how to manage an IoT project throughout the development lifecycle.
How is the IoTBIZ assessment delivered?
The IOZ-110 assessment is delivered online through the CHOICE platform. It includes 10 multiple choice/multiple response items, has a passing score of 80% or 8 out of 10 items, and is estimated to take 15–30 minutes.
Do learners earn a digital badge?
Yes. Upon successful completion of the IOZ-110 assessment, candidates earn the CertNexus IoTBIZ™ digital badge.
Are there prerequisites for IoTBIZ?
Successful candidates should have fundamental knowledge of business processes and general business concepts, as well as domain knowledge in the Internet of Things. CertNexus recommends attending the IoTBIZ course prior to taking the assessment.
How long is IoTBIZ training?
IoTBIZ training is designed as a half-day course.