Node-RED: IoT projects with ESP32, MQTT and Docker

This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Dive into the world of IoT development with Node-RED, ESP32, MQTT, and Docker in this hands-on course. You'll start by installing essential tools like Docker and Portainer, then progress through setting up your IoT development environment. With each section, you'll build real-world projects like a mini weather station, surveillance camera, smart plant watering system, and more. You'll learn how to use MQTT for secure communication, configure your devices with Node-RED, and store and visualize data in InfluxDB and Grafana. The course also covers best practices for working with Docker containers and managing services securely. By the end, you'll have the knowledge to design and implement your own IoT projects, leveraging MQTT, Docker, and powerful Node-RED flows for smart, connected devices. This course is perfect for aspiring IoT developers and engineers who want to understand the tools, technologies, and techniques needed to bring IoT projects to life with ease and efficiency. No prior IoT or Node-RED experience is required, though basic knowledge of programming and hardware concepts will be beneficial.