Internet of Things (IoT)
Build and deploy connected smart systems. Learn sensors, microcontrollers, protocols, cloud platforms, and IoT security through hands-on labs.
Course Introduction
Learning Outcomes
Understand IoT architecture, device communication models, and real-world use cases
Work with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and sensors for data collection and processing
Interface IoT devices using MQTT, HTTP, and WebSockets protocols
Build dashboards to monitor device data using Node-RED, ThingSpeak, or Blynk
Deploy cloud-connected IoT systems using AWS IoT Core or Azure IoT Hub
Address data security, firmware updates, and edge computing challenges
Prepare for industry certifications in IoT foundations and architecture
Target Audience
- group ICT graduates interested in IoT development or system integration
- group Freelancers and embedded system developers seeking to expand into smart systems
- group Early-career professionals pursuing roles in automation, hardware prototyping, or smart infrastructure
6 Months (24 Weeks) Duration.
24-Week Learning Roadmap
From sensors and circuits to cloud-connected, secure IoT systems
IoT Fundamentals
IoT ecosystem, architecture, communication models, Cisco IoT, Azure IoT
Sensors & Actuators
Analog/digital sensors, actuators, interfacing basics, DHT11, IR, servo motor, ultrasonic
Microcontroller Programming
Arduino programming basics, pins, interrupts, PWM, Arduino IDE, UNO, Nano
Raspberry Pi
GPIO access, Linux commands, Python scripting, Raspberry Pi OS
Communication Protocols
UART, I2C, SPI, MQTT, HTTP, CoAP, Mosquitto, NodeMCU
Edge Processing & Data Logging
Edge AI, SD card logging, local decision-making, TinyML, SQLite
IoT Networking
Wi-Fi, BLE, LoRa, Zigbee, IP addressing for IoT, ESP8266
Cloud Integration I
AWS IoT Core, ThingSpeak, Node-RED basics
Cloud Integration II
Azure IoT Hub, Google Cloud IoT, Blynk dashboards, Firebase
Real-Time Data & Visualization
Building dashboards, alerts, automation, Grafana, Power BI Embedded
IoT Security
Authentication, firmware updates, secure protocols, TLS, Secure Boot, OTA updates
Power Management & Optimization
Low-power modes, battery management, energy harvesting, sleep modes
Industrial IoT
IIoT, Modbus, SCADA systems, smart factories, OPC-UA
Smart Home & Smart City Systems
Home automation, traffic management, energy metering, Home Assistant
Device-to-Device Communication
Mesh networking, P2P models, middleware, Zigbee, ESP-NOW
Freelancing & IoT Consulting
Proposal writing, hardware pricing, BOM estimation, Upwork, Fiverr
Emerging Trends
Edge AI, IoT + Blockchain, digital twins, Azure Digital Twins, TensorFlow Lite
Capstone Planning
Project design, hardware procurement, system mapping
Capstone Execution
Full system build, testing, documentation
Capstone Presentation
Demonstration, presentation, technical and non-technical report
Final Exam & Certification Prep
Mock tests, review labs, portfolio building, Microsoft Learn, AWS Skill Builder
Tools & Platforms
Hardware Platforms: Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, NodeMCU
Sensors & Actuators: DHT11, IR, PIR, LDR, Relay, Servo Motor
Programming & IDEs: Arduino IDE, Python, PlatformIO, Visual
Communication: MQTT, HTTP, Bluetooth, LoRa
Cloud & Dashboards: AWS IoT, Azure IoT Hub, Blynk, ThingSpeak
Security & OTA: TLS, Secure Boot, Firmware Updater
Visualization: Node-RED, Grafana, Power BI, Google Sheets
mart Monitoring System for Environmental or Industrial Use. Learners design and build a complete IoT solution that senses, transmits, and visualizes real-world data.
Complete IoT solution built with a microcontroller and sensor(s)
Cloud integration for monitoring, alerts, and analytics
Power-efficient, network-reliable system with a user-friendly dashboard
Technical write-up, live system demo, and presentation
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