The Things Academy: Hands on with LoRaWAN®

Master LoRaWAN Technology: The Things Academy - Hands-on IoT Training

Kickstart your LoRaWAN career with The Things Academy! This intensive, 5-day summer school provides hands-on experience building real-world IoT solutions using LoRaWAN technology. (Hardware required)

What You'll Gain:

• Comprehensive LoRaWAN Knowledge: Deep dive into the LoRa technology and LoRaWAN standard.
• Practical Skills: Transform theory into practice through engaging hands-on workshops.
• Expert Insights: Learn from IoT experts with experience deploying hundreds of thousands of sensors, avoiding common pitfalls.
• Wireless Communication Principles: Understand the fundamentals of wireless communication for IoT applications.
• Secure LoRaWAN: Master LoRaWAN security best practices.
• Gateway Setup: Learn to configure a LoRa gateway using LoRa Basics Station.
• The Things Stack: Explore the inner workings of The Things Stack, the core technology of The Things Network.
• Data Integration: Integrate sensor data with platforms like MQTT and HTTP Webhooks.
• IoT Data Management: Learn to store, visualize, and process sensor data in leading IoT platforms.

Who Should Attend?

This week-long summer school is designed for ambitious individuals looking to launch their IoT career. No prior LoRaWAN knowledge is required, but a basic understanding of web development and/or electronics is beneficial.

What We Expect From You:

• Full Week Commitment: Dedicate yourself to the learning process.
• Active Participation: Engage with expert lectures and hands-on workshops.

Required Hardware:

Participation requires specific hardware. Choose from these options:

• Option 1 (Individual Components):
  • Arduino MKR WAN 1300 Development Board
  • Arduino MKR Env Shield
  • RAK2287 Pi HAT
  • Raspberry Pi 4
• Option 2 (Complete Kit):
  • WisGate Developer D4H Gateway Kit

(See the final lecture for a PDF with links to purchase hardware.)

Why Choose The Things Academy?

• High-Quality Content: Developed by leading LoRaWAN experts.
• Hands-on Workshops: Practical exercises with live Q&A.
• Personal Mentorship: Receive individual support throughout the week.
• Peer Networking: Connect with fellow students for collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Discounted Hardware & Software: Access special offers.
• Official Certificate: Receive a certificate of completion (add-on €99).
• The Things Alumni Network: Join a community of IoT professionals.
• On-Demand Content: Access course materials after the academy.

Meet the Instructors:

• Johan Stokking: Tech Lead at The Things Network
• Olivier Seller: Co-inventor of LoRa technology & Technical Fellow at Semtech
• Sebastian Romero: Design Lead at Arduino
• Nick McCloud: IoT entrepreneur & The Things Network Forum moderator
• JP Meijers: IoT developer & creator of TTN Mapper
• Xose Pérez: IoT developer & initiator The Things Network Barcelona
• Marc Pous: Developer Advocate at Balena
• Ben Olayinka: Technical Writer at The Things Network
• Laurens Slats: Developer Evangelist at The Things Network

Join the Conversation:

Connect with fellow students on The Things Network Slack channel! (See the final lecture for a PDF with instructions.)