# Kickstart your LoRaWAN® career with The Things Summer Academy

> Want to elevate your LoRaWAN knowledge to a professional level? Now is your chance to do so with The Things Summer Academy , a week-long deep-dive into LoRaWAN

- Type: Global update from The Things Network
- Author: TheThings Network
- Published: 2021-07-07
- Updated: 2026-10-06
- Web page: https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/article/kickstart-your-lorawan-career-with-the-things-summer-academy

Want to elevate your LoRaWAN knowledge to a professional level? Now is your chance to do so with**[The Things Summer Academy](https://hopin.com/events/the-things-summer-academy), a week-long deep-dive into LoRaWAN technology, taking place online on August 16-20.**

The Things Summer Academy involves 5 days of intense learning, workshops, and building real LoRaWAN use cases with the industry’s leading experts. Through hands-on learning, you will obtain a full theoretical understanding of the LoRa® technology and LoRaWAN protocol, as well as learn how to put the theory into practice.

[YouTube video](https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/UmDi441R6gg)

**What’s in it for you:**

- **Mentoring** with a personal approach and support in your learning experience from the best industry experts
- **Hand-on workshops and lectures** with live Q&As and high-quality content from LoRaWAN professionals
- **Peer-group activities** to discuss, give feedback, and get inspiration for common projects
- **Access to discounted hardware and software** from high-quality suppliers to accelerate your idea’s potential
- **Invitation to The Things Alumni Network** to stay in contact and continue to learn from other LoRaWAN community members
- **Official Certificate**upon completion (add-on for €99)
- **On-demand content** even after The Things Summer Academy is over

**What do you need to join?**

A strong interest in learning about LoRaWAN technology and a full-time availability during the week of August 16-20, 2021. **No need for prior experience with LoRaWAN**, but a basic understanding of (web) development and/or basic electronics is preferable. Additionally, access to a hardware kit is required (more details coming soon).

Don't miss The Things Summer Academy to start your professional LoRaWAN career.
**[Sign up now to become a LoRaWAN expert](https://hopin.com/events/the-things-summer-academy)**

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