The Things Academy: Hands on with LoRaWAN®

🚀 The Things Academy: Hands-on with LoRaWAN® 🌐

Take the next step in your LoRaWAN career! Connect your first LoRaWAN device, and start creating IoT solutions that matter. 📡💡

What to Expect:

Start your professional LoRaWAN® career now with The Things Academy (Hardware required)

Embark on a transformative one-week journey into the world of IoT, where you'll immerse yourself in hands-on learning and real-world applications using LoRaWAN technology. This is not just another course – it's an intense experience designed to elevate your understanding from theoretical to practical.

Who Should Apply:

The Things Summer Academy is tailored for ambitious individuals who aspire to carve out a niche in the IoT industry. Whether you're a developer, an engineer, or someone with a zest for technology and innovation, this course is for you – no prior knowledge of LoRaWAN is required, but a basic understanding of (web) development or electronics will be beneficial.

Your Commitment:

We ask that you dedicate the full week to this learning adventure. Engage with the theory sessions led by industry experts and actively participate in the hands-on workshops. Your success is our priority, so we've designed this course to be as interactive and immersive as possible.

What You Will Learn:

• 📈 The fundamentals of LoRa and LoRaWAN
• 📱 Understanding wireless communication principles
• 🔒 How to securely connect a LoRaWAN device to any network server
• ✉️ Sending uplinks and downlinks
• 🛡️ Basics about LoRaWAN security
• 🚀 Setting up a gateway using LoRa Basics Station
• 🧠 The inner-workings of The Things Stack (TTN's technology)
• ☁️ Integrating sensor data with third-party platforms via MQTT and HTTP Webhooks
• 📊 Storing, visualizing, and processing sensor data in IoT platforms

Why Join This Course?

• 🏫 High-quality content created by LoRaWAN experts
• 🧪 Hands-on workshops with live Q&A sessions
• 🛑 A personal mentor to guide you through the week
• 🤝 Become part of a peer group for collaboration and feedback
• 💰 Access to discounted hardware and software
• 🎓 Official Certificate upon completion (additional €99 fee)
• 🌐 Invitation to The Things Alumni Network
• 📚 On-demand course content available after the summer academy

Required Hardware:

To fully participate in the Academy, you'll need specific hardware. Detailed instructions for each component are provided in the final lecture. Here's what you'll need:

• 📦 Development board (e.g., Arduino MKR WAN 1300 with MKR Env shield)
• 🛫 Gateway Kit (choose between options 1 and 2, detailed in the PDF provided)

Stay Connected:

Join our Slack Channel to meet your fellow students and start the conversation early! This is a great opportunity to build connections, share ideas, and prepare for an enlightening learning experience. Instructions for joining the Slack Channel are included in the final lecture PDF.

Are you ready to dive into the world of IoT with LoRaWAN? 🌊 Enroll now and take the first step towards becoming a LoRaWAN expert! 🚀

For more information and to register, visit The Things Network Academy. Spaces are limited – secure your spot today!