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There are 6 modules in this course
Learners will analyze IoT protocols, develop MQTT applications, configure Raspberry Pi hardware, integrate sensors, and deploy secure cloud-connected solutions using AWS IoT Core. They will also implement smart parking automation and evaluate real-time device communication across local and cloud environments.
This course provides a complete, hands-on pathway for mastering end-to-end IoT solution development. Beginning with foundational IoT concepts, learners progress through Raspberry Pi setup, MQTT communication, Python scripting, sensor programming, and secure TLS-based cloud integration. A distinguishing feature of this course is its practical, project-driven approach—every concept directly contributes to building a fully functional Smart Parking System, providing learners with real-world IoT implementation experience.
Learners benefit from structured modules, guided demonstrations, and incremental skill-building that mirror actual industry workflows. By completing the course, participants gain the ability to design scalable IoT architectures, integrate edge devices with cloud platforms, and automate data-driven actions using AWS Rule Engine—skills highly valued in modern IoT, embedded systems, and cloud engineering roles.
This course uniquely blends hardware, software, networking, and cloud computing, making it ideal for anyone aspiring to build production-ready IoT applications.
This module introduces learners to the fundamentals of IoT, Industrial IoT, and key design principles essential for building secure, scalable, and reliable IoT systems using AWS IoT Core. Learners develop foundational knowledge in networking protocols, security layers, QoS concepts, and the initial setup required for AWS IoT environments.
Graded - Foundations of AWS IoT & Connectivity•30 minutes
Protocols & Python MQTT Development
Module 2•2 hours to complete
Module details
This module explores the difference between HTTP and MQTT communication, introduces MQTT programming in Python, and demonstrates how cross-device messaging works using MQTT clients. Learners gain hands-on experience with Paho MQTT libraries and real-time pub-sub communication workflows.
This module guides learners through Raspberry Pi setup, OS installation, GPIO configuration, and basic IoT hardware control. By the end, learners can assemble circuits and control LEDs using Python and MQTT, laying the groundwork for hardware-cloud integration.
What's included
8 videos3 assignments
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8 videos•Total 61 minutes
Introduction to Rasp- Pi Programming•1 minute
Rasp Installation•11 minutes
Rasp-pi Connections and Display on Monitor•7 minutes
Rasp-Pi Settings•5 minutes
LED on-off Blink•9 minutes
LED on-off Blink Assembly•8 minutes
LED on-off Cellphone•12 minutes
LED on-off Cellphone Assembly•9 minutes
3 assignments•Total 50 minutes
Getting Started With Raspberry Pi•10 minutes
Building LED Control Projects•10 minutes
Graded - Raspberry Pi Setup & Basic IoT Control•30 minutes
Raspberry Pi as MQTT Publisher & Broker
Module 4•2 hours to complete
Module details
This module covers Raspberry Pi’s role as both a data publisher and MQTT broker. Learners explore sensor programming, Mosquitto installation, and advanced broker configuration to enable reliable multi-device communication in local IoT networks.
What's included
14 videos4 assignments
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14 videos•Total 64 minutes
Intro to Rasp- Pi Programming for Publishing•3 minutes
Rasp-Pi Connections•2 minutes
Pi as a Broker•4 minutes
Declaration of Variables in Sensor Program•6 minutes
While Loop Sensor Program•9 minutes
Connections Sensor Program•6 minutes
Program Execution•4 minutes
Sensor Output on Mobile•7 minutes
Setting Raspberry-pi as a Broker•4 minutes
Setting Raspberry-pi as a Broker Continue•8 minutes
More on Setting Raspberry-pi as a Broker•4 minutes
Setting Raspberry-pi as a Broker on Mobile•4 minutes
Subscribing Massage on Mobile•3 minutes
Subscribing Massage on Mobile Continue•2 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Publishing Sensor Data•10 minutes
Configuring Raspberry Pi as a Broker•10 minutes
Advanced Broker Setup & Mobile Integration•10 minutes
Graded - Raspberry Pi as MQTT Publisher & Broker•30 minutes
AWS IoT Cloud Integration
Module 5•2 hours to complete
Module details
This module teaches learners how to integrate devices with AWS IoT Core using certificates, security policies, Python-based MQTT communication, and cloud-based message routing. It prepares learners to build cloud-connected IoT systems with secure authentication and automation.
What's included
8 videos4 assignments
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8 videos•Total 56 minutes
AWS IOT Procedure for Create Things•7 minutes
Create Thing-Certificate•8 minutes
Create and Attach Policy•5 minutes
AWS IOT Python Program•8 minutes
AWS IOT Python Program Continue•8 minutes
AWS IOT Program Execution•3 minutes
Basic Idea of Smart Parking System Project•9 minutes
Steps Followed to Learn Design•8 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Creating AWS IoT Resources•10 minutes
AWS IoT Python Application Development•10 minutes
Smart Parking System Conceptual Overview•10 minutes
Graded - AWS IoT Cloud Integration•30 minutes
Smart Parking System Implementation
Module 6•3 hours to complete
Module details
This module brings together sensors, MQTT communication, local alarms, and AWS IoT services to implement a fully functional smart parking system. Learners test and validate real-time vehicle detection, device coordination, cloud automation, and system alerts.
What's included
13 videos4 assignments
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13 videos•Total 61 minutes
Communicate Between Rasp pi•6 minutes
Communicate Between Rasp pi Continue•2 minutes
More on Communicate Between Rasp pi•4 minutes
Communicate Between Rasp pi Execution•2 minutes
Status of Proximity Sensor•2 minutes
Status of Proximity Sensor Continue•9 minutes
Status of Proximity Sensor Connections•3 minutes
Status of Smart Parking Excecution•4 minutes
AWS IOT Rule Setting•9 minutes
AWS IOT Rule Setting Continue•6 minutes
System Local Alarm•5 minutes
System Local Alarm Program•4 minutes
System Local Alarm Program Execution•5 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Inter-Device Communication•10 minutes
Proximity Sensor Integration•10 minutes
Alerts, Rules & Final System Behavior•10 minutes
Graded - Smart Parking System Implementation•30 minutes
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