Mastering Raspberry Pi: Hands-On Practical Applications for Beginners
About This Course
The WSQ Mastering Raspberry Pi course offers a comprehensive introduction to the Internet of Things (IoT) and its practical applications using Raspberry Pi. Participants will learn the fundamentals of IoT, including sensors, actuators, and communication technologies, and explore real-world use cases. The course covers data collection from environmental sensors, transmitting this data to the cloud using Node-Red with MQTT or REST API, and setting up cloud computing accounts for effective IoT management.
In addition, this course focuses on analyzing and visualizing IoT data on the cloud, understanding IoT security protocols, and using cloud data to trigger control mechanisms on connected devices. By the end of the course, participants will have hands-on experience in building end-to-end IoT solutions and mastering practical applications with Raspberry Pi.
What You'll Learn
- analyze the uses and functions of IoT technologies
- collect environment data and post the data to cloud computing
- use cloud computing to analyse and visualize IoT data
- monitor data and trigger control on devices
Course Outline:
Topic 1 Overview of Internet of Things (IoT)
What is IoT?
Sensors and Actuators for IoT
Wireless Communication Technologies for IoT
IoT Applications and Use Cases
Topic 2 Collect and Post Environmental Data to Cloud
What is Cloud Computing
Setup Cloud Computing Account
Collect Environmental Data with Sensors
Transmit Environmental Data using Raspberry Pi
Introduction of Node-Red on Raspberry Pi
Post Data to Cloud using Node-Red MQTT or REST API
Topic 3 IoT Data Analytics and Visualization
Analyze IoT Data on Cloud
Visualize IoT Data on Cloud
Topic 4 Monitor Data to Trigger Control from Cloud
Read Data using Node-Red MQTT or REST API
Trigger Control on Devices
IoT Security
Entry Requirements
Knowledge and Skills
• Able to operate computer functions with minimum Computer Literacy Level 2 based on ICAS Computer Skills Assessment Framework
• Minimum 3 GCE ‘O’ Levels Passes including English or WPL Level 5 (Average of Reading, Listening, Speaking & Writing Scores)
Attitude
• Positive Learning Attitude
• Enthusiastic Learner
Experience
• Minimum of 1 year of working experience.
• Minimum 18 years old