Free Online Course on IoT Programming and Big Data
The Curtin University is offering free online course on IoT Programming and Big Data. This course will teach introductory programming concepts that allow connection to, and implementation of some functionality on, IoT devices, using the Python programming language.
In this five-week course, applicants will learn how to apply software solutions for different systems and Big Data needs to your IoT designs. This course will start on September 4, 2018.
Course At A Glance
Length: 5 weeks
Effort: 2-3 hours pw
Subject: Data Analysis & Statistics
Institution: Curtin University and edx
Languages: English
Price: Free
Certificate Available: Yes, Add a Verified Certificate for $149
Session: Course Starts on September 4, 2018
Providers' Details
Curtin University is Western Australia's largest and most culturally diverse university, with more than 53,000 students from over 130 countries. As a world-class, internationally focused institution, Curtin's mission is to change minds, lives and the world through leadership, innovation and excellence in teaching and research.
About This Course
This course will teach introductory programming concepts that allow connection to, and implementation of some functionality on, IoT devices, using the Python programming language. In addition, students will learn how to use Python to process text log files, such as those generated automatically by IoT sensors and other network-connected systems.
Why Take This Course?
Learners do not need prior programming experience to undertake this course, and will not learn a specific programming language – however Python will be used for demonstrations. This course will focus on learning by working through realistic examples.
Learning Outcomes
- Appreciate the software needs of an IoT project.
- Understand how data is managed in an IoT network.
- Apply software solutions for different systems and Big Data to your IoT concept designs.
- Create Python scripts to manage large data files collected from sensor data and interact with the real world via actuators and other output devices.
Instructors
Johannes U. Herrmann
Senior LecturerCurtin University
Aloke Phatak
Senior LecturerCurtin University
Valerie Maxville
LecturerCurtin University
Requirements
None
How To Join This Course
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