This course is an advanced-level course in smart city design. It focuses on both theoretical and practical aspects of specific technologies that are required when developing smart city solutions. There is a detailed look at the communications infrastructure that forms the backbone of information and communication technologies (ICTs), which are key factors that determine the effectiveness with which smart cities can be managed and maintained. There will also be an overview of different sensors that are commonly considered for smart city implementation.

This course is the first in a series of courses that focus on the design and implementation of smart cities. Many countries have begun to develop smart villages/towns/cities with varying degrees of success. This course provides an overview of aspects of smart cities to be considered when aiming to achieve this development. It focuses on the perspectives of the human element and the built environment, which includes buildings, street furniture, foliage, etc.

The course is a bite-sized version of the Circular and Sustainable Public Procurement for ICTs. It sets out the systems and process requirements for ICT procurement in a way that supports the transition to circular and sustainable system solutions.