The Internet of Things (IoT) has become one of the fastest growing fields and is predicted to grow further in an unprecedented manner. Consequently, an increasing number of jobs require expertise in this field. While a promising new programme currently under development is the training programme on IoT by the ITU Academy, very few academic institutions are offering targeted degrees in the field of IoT. This paper explores the academic background required for future IoT experts and the specific challenges to be solved when designing IoT curricula.