# Node-RED

## Online Course

Welcome to "**Node-RED made Easy**" - the course that will take you **from a complete beginner to a confident Node-RED user in no time**!

In this course, you'll learn the ins and outs of Node-RED, a powerful visual programming tool that makes creating IoT applications a breeze. Whether you're a software developer, a hardware hacker, or just someone who loves tinkering with tech, Node-RED has something to offer.

With our easy-to-follow video tutorials and hands-on exercises, you'll quickly learn **how to create robust automation flows, build custom nodes, and even integrate external PLCs and controllers**. And don't worry if you don't have any programming experience. Node-RED's drag-and-drop interface makes it easy to create sophisticated applications without writing a single line of code.

So if you're ready to unlock the full potential of Node-RED and take your IIoT projects to the next level, then this course is for you. Let's get started!

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## 📗 Course Presentation

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## 👨‍🏫Node-RED Tips and Tutorials

[Renewing SSL Certificates](/iiot/iiot-tools/node-red/renewing-ssl-certificates.md)

[Node-RED Safe mode](/iiot/iiot-tools/node-red/node-red-safe-mode.md)

[How to format the timestamps](/iiot/iiot-tools/node-red/how-to-format-the-timestamps.md)

## 👨‍💻Node-RED Software

Node-RED is an open-source platform which you can install in Windows, Mac, Raspberry Pi and what not! Check out this website for more details: <https://nodered.org>&#x20;

## ✅ More information

Learn more about Node-RED at this page [Books and Guides](/resources/books-and-guides.md)


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