Certificate Course in Internet of Things using Arduino at National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Gangtok

By National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Gangtok

Develop hands-on skills in Internet of Things with this certificate course in the Internet of things (IoT) using Arduino at NIELIT Gangtok.

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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English

Course Overview

NIELIT Gangtok offers this certificate program in the Internet of things (IoT) using Arduino With a hands-on approach to the Internet of Things concepts, the course has several modules with a total duration of 60 hours. In these modules, it covers content relating to the development of prototypes with devices used for activation, sensing, communication, and processing. It is designed to develop skills as well as experiences for the participants.

The course starts with an introduction to the Internet of Things and then progresses to the Arduino Uno simulation environment used in prototype building. The course covers the sensors and actuators required in detail for making interfacing with Arduino in the Internet of Things.

The course also discusses the basic networking and IoT protocols required. Apart from the protocols, the course also focuses on the cloud platforms which are beneficial for IoT. The course ends with students taking a project and upon successful completion will receive a certificate of completion.

The Highlights

60 hours of instruction
Certificate of completion by NIELIT Gangtok
100% online program

Programme Offerings

E-learning

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Gangtok

Eligibility Criteria

Education

Candidates are required to either pursue or possess one of the qualifications such as B.Tech/B.E/B.Sc/M.Sc/BCA/MCA. Even students with a diploma in Polytechnic degree can enroll for this certificate. If the candidate either has a NIELIT ‘O’ Level (graduated) or NIELIT ‘A’ Level, he or she can also enroll in this course.

Certification qualifying details

Candidates who complete the course along with the final project are awarded a certificate of completion.

What you will learn

Knowledge of cloud computingKnowledge of computer networking

In the Internet of things (IoT) using Arduino course:

Candidates will understand the fundamentals of IoT, its architecture, protocols, platforms and challenges faced.
Candidates will explore the Arduino Uno architecture, libraries, embedded C programming, and interfacing with LED.
Candidates will learn the actuators and sensors used with Arduino and interfacing switches and servo motors with Arduino.
Candidates will be introduced to networking using Wifi modules and web servers.
Candidates will learn the different protocols used in IoT and cloud platforms and services such as PaaS, IaaS and SaaS.

Who it is for

IT EngineerIT Analyst

The Internet of things (IoT) using Arduino programme is designed to skill candidates in IoT fundamentals and devices.

The programme is planned for:

IoT enthusiasts who wish to learn about IoT simulation using Arduino, sensors and actuators.
Candidates who have graduated or enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s or diploma programmes with interest to design some prototypes based on IoT

The Syllabus

Arduino libraries
Arduino UNO architecture
Basics of embedded C programming for Arduino
Interfacing Arduino with LCD
Interfacing LED, push-button and buzzer with Arduino
Setup the IDE and writing Arduino software

Challenges in IoT
IoT architecture and protocols
Overview of IoT components and communication technologies
Understanding IoT fundamentals
Real-time IoT examples
Various IoT platforms

Communication protocols
M2M vs IoT

Analog and digital sensors
Interfacing of actuators with Arduino.
Interfacing of light, temperature, motion, humidity and gas sensor with Arduino
Overview of sensors working
Interfacing of relay switch and the servo motor with Arduino

Study of IoT cloud platforms
Cloud providers & offerings
Cloud computing and benefits
Interfacing ESP8266 with web services
Cloud services (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS)
Virtualization concepts and cloud architecture
Thingspeak API and MQTT

Posting sensor(s) data to a web server
Various wifi library
Introduction to ESP8266 wifi module
Basics of wireless networking
Web server- introduction, installation, configuration

National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Gangtok Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the entire duration of the certificate programme?

This certificate program has a total duration of 60 hours covering 6 major areas in the syllabus.

2: Is there a project available in the certificate course?

Yes. Candidates at the end of the program have to do a project based on their course content

3: What important modules are covered in this course?

Some of the important modules are:

Arduino simulation
Arduino sensors and actuators
IoT protocols
IoT cloud platforms

4: How can I get the certificate of completion?

The candidates will get the certificate of completion after completing the entire program successfully by NIELIT Gangtok center.

5: What is the educational qualification required for applying for this programme?

Candidates who are willing to apply for this program must be either pursuing or should have passed MCA, MSc, BSc, BCA, B.Tech, BE, NIELIT ‘O’ level with graduation, Polytechnic diploma and NIELIT ‘A’ Level.

6: What is the key objective of this programme?

The program enables the candidate to develop and learn the IoT skills with the practical knowledge required to design and develop IoT based prototypes.

7: What aspects of cloud computing will be taught in this certification course?

The candidate will get exposure to the basics of cloud computing along with its benefits and have first-hand knowledge of various cloud services such as SaaS, PaaS and IaaS.