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11 Weeks
60 Lectures

Internet of Things (IoT) Learning Course

Master the Internet of Things from fundamentals to advanced applications. Learn sensor networks, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, cloud computing, and build real-world IoT solutions for smart cities, connected vehicles, and smart grids.

3-5 hours

Per week

11 Weeks

Total duration

11 Projects

Hands-on practice

Weekly Learning Path

Follow this structured 11-week curriculum covering 60 comprehensive lectures on IoT.

1
Week 1: IoT Fundamentals & Connectivity Basics
12 Lectures

Lectures Covered

Lecture 1: Introduction to IoT - I
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  • What is Internet of Things
  • IoT architecture and components
  • IoT applications and use cases
  • IoT ecosystem overview
Lecture 2: Introduction to IoT - II
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  • IoT enabling technologies
  • Sensors and actuators
  • Communication protocols
  • IoT platforms and services
Lecture 3: Connectivity Technologies - I
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  • Wired vs wireless communication
  • Short-range wireless technologies
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth basics
  • Network topologies
Lecture 4: Connectivity Technologies - II
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  • Zigbee protocol
  • LoRa and LoRaWAN
  • Low power wide area networks
  • Protocol comparison
Lecture 5: Connectivity Technologies - III
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  • Cellular IoT (NB-IoT, LTE-M)
  • 5G for IoT applications
  • Satellite communication
  • Network selection criteria
Lecture 6: Connectivity Technologies - IV
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  • MQTT protocol
  • CoAP protocol
  • HTTP/HTTPS for IoT
  • Protocol selection guidelines
Lecture 7: IoT Data Management - I
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  • Data collection methods
  • Data preprocessing
  • Data storage solutions
  • Time-series databases
Lecture 8: IoT Data Management - II
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  • Data analytics for IoT
  • Real-time data processing
  • Data visualization techniques
  • Big data in IoT
Lecture 9: IoT Security - I
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  • IoT security challenges
  • Authentication mechanisms
  • Encryption techniques
  • Secure boot and firmware updates
Lecture 10: IoT Security - II
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  • Network security
  • Device management security
  • Privacy concerns
  • Security best practices
Lecture 11: IoT Standards and Protocols
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  • IoT standards organizations
  • Industry standards overview
  • Compliance requirements
  • Interoperability standards
Lecture 12: IoT Architecture Patterns
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  • Edge computing architecture
  • Gateway patterns
  • Cloud-native IoT
  • Hybrid architectures

Weekly Assignment

Research and document IoT architecture for a specific use case with connectivity requirements

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Week 2: IoT Connectivity & Sensor Networks
4 Lectures

Lectures Covered

Lecture 13: Connectivity Technologies – V
  • Z-wave protocol for home automation
  • ISA100.11a for industrial automation
  • Mesh network topology
  • RF signaling and control
Lecture 14: Sensor Networks – I
  • Introduction to sensor networks
  • Sensors, transducers, and actuators
  • Network topology and coverage
  • Real-time monitoring
Lecture 15: Sensor Networks – II
  • Stationary vs mobile sensor networks
  • Aerial mobile sensor networks
  • Network protocols
  • Data aggregation
Lecture 16: Sensor Networks - III
  • Applications in agriculture
  • Healthcare applications
  • Space applications
  • Research use cases

Weekly Assignment

Set up a basic sensor network simulation and analyze different connectivity protocols

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Week 3: Advanced Sensor Networks & Communication
5 Lectures

Lectures Covered

Lecture 17: Sensor Networks - IV
  • Advanced network architectures
  • Energy efficiency
  • Routing protocols
  • Network optimization
Lecture 18: Sensor Networks - V
  • Network security
  • Data integrity
  • Quality of Service
  • Performance metrics
Lecture 19: UAV Networks
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles basics
  • UAV communication
  • Network applications
  • Challenges and solutions
Lecture 20: Machine to Machine Communication
  • M2M fundamentals
  • Communication protocols
  • M2M architectures
  • Use cases and applications
Lecture 21: Interoperability in IoT
  • Interoperability challenges
  • Standards and protocols
  • Data formats
  • Integration techniques

Weekly Assignment

Design a UAV-based sensor network for agricultural monitoring with M2M communication

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Week 4: Arduino Basics & Integration
4 Lectures

Lectures Covered

Lecture 22: Introduction to Arduino - I
  • Arduino board basics
  • Hardware components
  • IDE setup
  • First program
Lecture 23: Introduction to Arduino - II
  • Digital I/O operations
  • Analog I/O
  • Arduino programming
  • Libraries and functions
Lecture 24: Arduino with Sensors & Actuators - I
  • Sensor integration
  • Reading sensor data
  • Actuator control
  • Basic projects
Lecture 25: Arduino with Sensors & Actuators - II
  • Advanced sensor projects
  • Motor control
  • Display integration
  • IoT applications

Weekly Assignment

Build an Arduino-based IoT device with multiple sensors and actuators

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Week 5: Python Programming for IoT
2 Lectures

Lectures Covered

Lecture 26: Introduction to Python - I
  • Python basics
  • Data types and variables
  • Control structures
  • Functions
Lecture 27: Introduction to Python - II
  • Object-oriented programming
  • File handling
  • Libraries and modules
  • Error handling

Weekly Assignment

Write Python programs for data processing and IoT device communication

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Week 6: Raspberry Pi & IoT Implementation
5 Lectures

Lectures Covered

Lecture 28: Introduction to Raspberry Pi - I
  • Raspberry Pi hardware
  • Operating system setup
  • GPIO basics
  • Python on Pi
Lecture 29: Introduction to Raspberry Pi - II
  • GPIO programming
  • Peripheral interfacing
  • Network configuration
  • Remote access
Lecture 30: IoT with Raspberry Pi - I
  • Sensor integration with Pi
  • Data collection
  • Network communication
  • Basic IoT projects
Lecture 31: IoT with Raspberry Pi - II
  • Web services on Pi
  • Database integration
  • Cloud connectivity
  • Advanced projects
Lecture 32: IoT with Raspberry Pi - III
  • Real-time data processing
  • Analytics on Pi
  • Security considerations
  • Production deployment

Weekly Assignment

Create a complete IoT system using Raspberry Pi with cloud connectivity

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Week 7: Software-Defined Networking for IoT
4 Lectures

Lectures Covered

Lecture 33: Software-Defined Networking - I
  • SDN fundamentals
  • Control and data planes
  • OpenFlow protocol
  • SDN controllers
Lecture 34: Software-Defined Networking - II
  • SDN architectures
  • Network virtualization
  • SDN applications
  • Performance
Lecture 35: Software-Defined IoT Networking - I
  • SDN for IoT
  • IoT network challenges
  • SDN benefits for IoT
  • Architecture design
Lecture 36: Software-Defined IoT Networking - II
  • Implementation strategies
  • Case studies
  • Performance optimization
  • Future trends

Weekly Assignment

Design an SDN-based IoT network architecture with OpenFlow

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Week 8: Cloud, Fog & Edge Computing
9 Lectures

Lectures Covered

Lecture 37: Cloud Computing - Fundamentals
  • Cloud computing basics
  • Service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
  • Deployment models
  • Key characteristics
Lecture 38: Cloud Computing - Service Models
  • Infrastructure as a Service
  • Platform as a Service
  • Software as a Service
  • Comparison and use cases
Lecture 39: Cloud Computing - Management & Security
  • Service management
  • Security challenges
  • Privacy concerns
  • Best practices
Lecture 40: Cloud Computing - Case Studies
  • Real-world implementations
  • Industry examples
  • Success stories
  • Lessons learned
Lecture 41: Cloud Computing - Practical
  • Hands-on cloud setup
  • Deploying applications
  • Resource management
  • Monitoring and scaling
Lecture 42: Sensor-Cloud - I
  • Sensor-Cloud concept
  • Architecture design
  • Benefits and challenges
  • Data management
Lecture 43: Sensor-Cloud - II
  • Implementation details
  • Use cases
  • Performance analysis
  • Future directions
Lecture 44: Fog Computing - I
  • Fog computing basics
  • Edge vs Cloud vs Fog
  • Architecture
  • Key advantages
Lecture 45: Fog Computing - II
  • Fog computing applications
  • Implementation
  • Case studies
  • Challenges

Weekly Assignment

Deploy an IoT application on cloud platform and implement fog computing layer

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Week 9: IoT Applications: Smart Systems
7 Lectures

Lectures Covered

Lecture 46: Smart Cities and Smart Homes - I
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  • Introduction to smart cities
  • Smart city components
  • Smart home basics
  • IoT in urban infrastructure
Lecture 47: Smart Cities and Smart Homes - II
  • Smart home technologies
  • Automation systems
  • Energy management
  • Security systems
Lecture 48: Smart Cities and Smart Homes - III
  • Smart city infrastructure
  • Urban IoT applications
  • Traffic management
  • Waste management
Lecture 49: Connected Vehicles - I
  • Vehicle-to-vehicle communication
  • Vehicle-to-infrastructure
  • Connected car technologies
  • Safety applications
Lecture 50: Connected Vehicles - II
  • Autonomous driving
  • VANET protocols
  • Real-time systems
  • Future of transportation
Lecture 51: Smart Grid - I
  • Smart grid fundamentals
  • Components and architecture
  • Smart meters
  • Communication protocols
Lecture 52: Smart Grid - II
  • Grid optimization
  • Renewable energy integration
  • Demand response
  • Security and privacy

Weekly Assignment

Final Project: Design a complete smart city solution or connected vehicle system

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Week 10: Advanced IoT Topics & Industrial Applications
4 Lectures

Lectures Covered

Lecture 53: Industrial IoT - I
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  • Introduction to IIoT
  • Industry 4.0 concepts
  • Industrial communication protocols
  • Manufacturing automation
Lecture 54: Industrial IoT - II
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  • Predictive maintenance
  • Asset tracking
  • Quality control systems
  • IIoT case studies
Lecture 55: IoT Analytics & Machine Learning
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  • ML for IoT data
  • Anomaly detection
  • Predictive analytics
  • Edge AI applications
Lecture 56: IoT Blockchain Integration
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  • Blockchain basics
  • IoT and blockchain synergy
  • Supply chain applications
  • Decentralized IoT networks

Weekly Assignment

Develop an Industrial IoT solution with predictive analytics capabilities

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Week 11: Emerging IoT Technologies & Future Trends
4 Lectures

Lectures Covered

Lecture 57: Digital Twins in IoT
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  • Digital twin concepts
  • Virtual modeling
  • Real-time synchronization
  • Use cases and benefits
Lecture 58: IoT in Healthcare & Wearables
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  • Healthcare IoT applications
  • Wearable devices
  • Remote patient monitoring
  • Health data analytics
Lecture 59: IoT Ethics & Regulations
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  • Ethical considerations
  • Privacy regulations (GDPR)
  • Data governance
  • Responsible IoT deployment
Lecture 60: Future of IoT & Capstone
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  • Emerging IoT trends
  • 6G and beyond
  • Quantum computing for IoT
  • Career opportunities in IoT

Weekly Assignment

Capstone Project: Build a comprehensive IoT solution integrating multiple technologies learned

Weekly Assessment

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🎯 Bonus Tips
  • Build hands-on projects with Arduino and Raspberry Pi
  • Experiment with different IoT protocols and connectivity technologies
  • Deploy IoT applications on cloud platforms (AWS IoT, Azure IoT, Google Cloud IoT)
  • Practice with real sensors and actuators
  • Join IoT communities and hackathons
  • Explore open-source IoT platforms like ThingsBoard or Home Assistant
Bonus Quiz: Data Handling, Analytics & Case Studies

Test your knowledge on data handling, analytics techniques, and real-world IoT case studies with these additional questions.

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What's Next?

After completing this 11-week IoT course, you'll have comprehensive knowledge of Internet of Things technologies and applications. Here are recommended next steps:

  • Build a complete end-to-end IoT solution with real hardware
  • Explore advanced topics like edge AI and machine learning on IoT devices
  • Contribute to open-source IoT projects on GitHub
  • Learn about IoT security best practices and implement secure IoT systems
  • Experiment with industrial IoT (IIoT) protocols and applications
  • Get certified in IoT platforms (AWS IoT, Azure IoT, Google Cloud IoT)
  • Join IoT communities, attend conferences, and participate in hackathons
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