Hardware & RoboticsNational Certificate Level IV100% Scholarship Eligible
Industrial Robotics & Embedded IoT Systems
C/C++, FreeRTOS, ESP32, PLC Programming, Industrial Automation & SCADA
Design and program the physical computing infrastructure driving modern manufacturing, smart agriculture, and clean energy. Master embedded C/C++, real-time operating systems (FreeRTOS), ESP32/ARM microcontrollers, sensor telemetry over MQTT/Modbus, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
Duration
12 months
Proficiency
Intermediate
Start Date
November 2026
Credit Units
120 Units
Accredited TVETCertification:National Diploma in Industrial Automation & IoT (NDIAI)
Tuition Fee:₦350,000 (100% Scholarship Eligible)
Study Mode:Hybrid (Lab + Online)
Accreditation:National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)
Terrain-Optimized Learning
Syllabus & Real Engineering Modules
Designed for Nigerian connectivity and power constraints. Study online or export complete lesson guides for offline learning.
Key Topics & Theoretical Concepts
DC/AC Circuit Analysis: Voltage Dividers, Capacitors & Inductors
Semiconductor Basics: Diodes, BJT, MOSFETs & Relays
Sensor Interfacing: Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADC) & Signal Filtering
PCB Schematic Design & Routing in KiCad
Hands-On Lab: Design and Fabricate a Custom Microcontroller Sensor Breakout BoardBeginner
Create a complete 2-layer PCB schematic and board layout in KiCad with power regulation, bypass capacitors, and I2C sensor headers.
Toolchain & Stack:
KiCad 8BreadboardsMultimeterOscilloscope
Recommended Module Literature
Practical Electronics for Inventors
Source: Paul Scherz & Simon Monk • Essential reference for electronic components and circuit design.
Graduation Competencies
✓
Design, simulate, and fabricate custom electronic printed circuit boards (PCBs) in KiCad✓
Write bare-metal and FreeRTOS embedded C/C++ firmware for microcontrollers✓
Integrate industrial automation systems using Modbus, PLCs, and SCADA protocols✓
Deploy robust IoT hardware connected via secure MQTT and cellular telemetryTechnologies Mastered
Embedded C / C++FreeRTOSESP32 & STM32 ARMPLC Ladder LogicMQTT & Modbus ProtocolsPCB Design (KiCad)SCADA Systems
Prerequisites
- •Understanding of basic physics, electricity (voltage, current, resistance)
- •Familiarity with basic programming logic
Target Industry Roles
Embedded Systems EngineerIndustrial Automation SpecialistIoT Hardware DeveloperPLC ProgrammerRobotics Technician