IoT with MicroPython & Raspberry Pi Pico W (Udemy.com)
Build real IoT systems using MicroPython, MQTT, ThingSpeak & Adafruit IO with Raspberry Pi Pico W
Created by: Amit Rana
Last updated February 2026
What you will learn
- Micropython Programming with Raspberry Pi Pico w Microcontroller Board
- Internet of Things with Raspberry Pi PICO W Microcontroller
- Embedded Systems with Raspberry Pi PICO W
- IOT Cloud Platforms
How it compares
Against the other 1,182 rated Udemy courses in IT & Software on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.4 out of 5higher than 30% of them
- Reviews110#980 of 1,183 by number of reviews
- Length8.2 hourslonger than 63% of them
- Last updatedFebruary 2026more recently than 68% of them
Course Description
Master IoT with MicroPython and Raspberry Pi Pico W — From Beginner to Real Projects
If you want to confidently build real Internet of Things (IoT) systems using MicroPython and Raspberry Pi Pico W, this course is designed for you.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Program Raspberry Pi Pico W using MicroPython
Interface sensors, relays, motors, and output devices
Send real-time data to cloud platforms like ThingSpeak and Adafruit IO
Understand and implement HTTP and MQTT protocols
Build complete IoT-based hardware projects from scratch
Why This Course?
Learning IoT can feel overwhelming.
There are too many boards, too many programming languages, and too many disconnected tutorials online. Beginners often struggle to connect hardware, programming, and cloud platforms into one complete working system.
This course removes that confusion.
Instead of jumping between multiple platforms, we focus on one powerful and beginner-friendly combination:
Raspberry Pi Pico W + MicroPython + Cloud Integration
You will learn IoT in a structured, step-by-step manner — starting from basics and moving toward complete working projects.
About Raspberry Pi Pico W and MicroPython
Raspberry Pi Pico W is a low-cost microcontroller board developed by the Raspberry Pi Foundation. It is based on the ARM Cortex-M0+ RP2040 microcontroller and includes built-in Wi-Fi, making it ideal for IoT applications.
MicroPython is a lightweight implementation of Python designed for microcontrollers. Compared to traditional embedded C programming, MicroPython allows faster experimentation, easier debugging, and quicker development — especially for beginners.
If you are new to Python, don’t worry. A complete Python foundation section is included in this course.
What You Will Learn
FOUNDATIONS
What is IoT and why it matters
Hardware and software components required for IoT systems
Introduction to MicroPython programming
Understanding Raspberry Pi Pico W pinout
Setting up Thonny IDE
Writing and running programs on Pico W
HARDWARE INTERFACING
LEDs and switches
Transistor and relay interfacing
AC switching circuits
LDR (Light Dependent Resistor)
DHT22 temperature and humidity sensor
DS18B20 temperature sensor
DC motor control and PWM
INTERNET OF THINGS CONCEPTS
IoT architecture and use cases
Communication protocols used in IoT
HTTP vs MQTT
THINGSPEAK INTEGRATION
Creating a ThingSpeak account
Sending data using HTTP requests
Data visualization
Analytics and alerts
ADAFRUIT IO AND MQTT
Understanding MQTT protocol
Topics, feeds, and dashboards
Building cloud-connected IoT systems
Complete home automation project using Pico W and Adafruit IO
What This Course Will Do For You
Give you a strong foundation in MicroPython for microcontrollers
Help you understand IoT architecture clearly
Enable you to design and build real IoT systems
Take you from beginner level to confident Pico W developer
Who This Course Is For
Complete beginners in IoT and Raspberry Pi Pico boards
Engineering students who want practical hardware skills
Developers transitioning into embedded systems
Makers who want structured IoT learning
Professionals exploring IoT-based project development
Instructor
Hi, I’m Amit Rana — engineer, programmer, and trainer.
With over 10 years of teaching experience and more than 40,000 students across 150+ countries (38,000+ on Udemy), I specialise in breaking down complex embedded and IoT concepts into simple, structured lessons.
I believe that with the right guidance and practical approach, anyone can learn and master IoT.
To help you make an informed decision, 50% of this course is available as free preview lectures. You can explore the content before enrolling.
30-Day Money Back Guarantee
Your enrolment is completely risk-free. If you feel the course does not meet your expectations, Udemy offers a 30-day full money-back guarantee.
Enroll today and start building real IoT systems with confidence.
Instructor Details
- 4.4 Rating
110 Reviews
Amit Rana
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Reviews
By J CY on 4/14/2026
Overall, most of it is good. Areas for improvement include a more detailed explanation of the circuitry, which would be very helpful for beginners. Also, the accent might make it a bit difficult to understand. The rest of the content, I think, explains the basics clearly, and I really like the course materials.
By Alex Cristo on 7/15/2025
1. Course create is constantly sneezing coughing on mic making it really irritating to hear and totally unprofessional 2. Wasting time in editing presentation, which is highly unprofessional. 3. continuously varying audio levels from high to low makes it very irritating and difficult to hear. 4. Video quality is very poor 5. simulators not covered.
By René Hernández Terrazas on 8/3/2024
Muy bien para aprender conceptos básicos si nunca has hecho proyectos IoT, es un buen inicio
By Chris on 3/24/2024
Well explained but reading a video of the screen presented on a 10 inch iPad sometimes needs magnification.
By Davide Casabianca on 2/29/2024
The course is well structurated, both the coding part and the hardware part are explained in a simple way. There are severeal suggestion for software and tools that an newbe can find useful, especially for the IoT. For the accent "issue", I noticed some users are concern about it , I can say that I'm Italian, so no mothertongue, and I had no understanding problem. Il corso è ben strutturato, sia la parte di coding che quella hardware sono spiegate in modo semplice. ci sono numerosi suggerimenti per software e strumenti che un principiante può trovare utili, soprattutto per l'IoT. Per il "problema" dell'accento, ho notato che alcuni utenti sono preoccupati, posso dire che sono italiano, quindi non madrelingua, e non ho avuto problemi di comprensione.
By Graham Gillett on 2/1/2024
Audio is quite bad in places. I am 73 but I don't hear good.
By Tim Albin on 8/26/2023
Explains in detail. very well. Easier to follow and understand subject.
By Pascal Turcotte on 7/25/2023
I think there is a lot of effort put into this. Good so far :-)
By Karthik Natarajan on 7/24/2023
Very nice explanations. The course is awesome. I request you to record many courses like this.
By Manish Kumar on 5/10/2023
Amazing course content with insightful instructor.
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Overall Score : 88 / 100












