NFC & QR Codes for Home & Business

Learn to harness NFC and QR code technologies for smart home automation and business solutions in this 12-week course. Gain hands-on experience with NFC tags, secure payments, and dynamic QR code marketing. Perfect for beginners, this course equips you with the tools to streamline operations and enhance customer engagement.

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Responsible	Mark Clulow
Last Update	14/04/2025
Completion Time	13 hours
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Week 1: Introduction to NFC & QR Codes

6Lessons · 1 hr 30 mins
- Welcome to this course
- Overview of NFC (Near Field Communication) and QR Codes
- History and evolution of NFC & QR codes
- Applications in daily life: home, business, and industry
- Understanding the key differences between NFC and QR codes
- Introduction to NFC tools (e.g., NFC Tools app)
  
  10 xp
Week 2: Understanding NFC Technology

5Lessons · 1 hr 15 mins
- How NFC works: basic principles of communication
- Types of NFC tags (NTAG, MIFARE, etc.)
- Key components of NFC systems: readers, tags, smartphones
- Use cases for NFC: mobile payments, access control, smart devices
- Hands-on: Writing and reading NFC tags using NFC Tools
  
  10 xp
Week 3: Introduction to QR Codes

5Lessons · 1 hr 15 mins
- How QR codes work: encoding and decoding
- Types of QR codes: Static vs Dynamic
- Practical applications of QR codes: marketing, payments, links
- Best practices for creating readable QR codes
- Hands-on: Creating and scanning QR codes
  
  10 xp
Week 4: NFC Applications for Homes

4Lessons · 1 hr
- Using NFC for home automation: lights, locks, appliances
- Personalizing home experiences with NFC (e.g., NFC tags for music, smart devices)
- Setting up NFC-based security systems
- Hands-on: Setting up basic NFC smart home controls
  
  10 xp
Week 5: NFC Applications for Businesses

4Lessons · 1 hr
- Using NFC for customer engagement (e.g., loyalty cards, feedback)
- NFC-based payment systems and contactless transactions
- Managing inventory and product tracking with NFC
- Hands-on: Using NFC for a simple business solution (e.g., customer loyalty)
  
  10 xp
Week 6: QR Codes in Business & Marketing

4Lessons · 1 hr
- How QR codes can drive business growth: linking to websites, social media, and promotions
- Creating and printing QR codes for physical locations
- Tracking analytics from QR code scans (dynamic QR codes)
- Hands-on: Creating and deploying a QR code marketing campaign
  
  10 xp
Week 7: Security & Privacy in NFC and QR Codes

4Lessons · 1 hr
- Security concerns with NFC and QR codes
- Best practices for securing NFC transactions
- Preventing fraud in QR codes and NFC
- Hands-on: Setting up secure NFC transactions and QR code links
  
  10 xp
Week 8: Advanced NFC: Customization & Integration

4Lessons · 1 hr
- Customizing NFC tags: text, URLs, actions, and apps
- Integrating NFC with other smart home or business devices
- Advanced NFC use cases: car keys, ID badges, event ticketing
- Hands-on: Programming advanced NFC tags and integrating with apps
  
  10 xp
Week 9: Advanced QR Code Use Cases

4Lessons · 1 hr
- Creating complex dynamic QR codes for multi-functional purposes
- Using QR codes for event management, product information, and more
- Analytics and tracking QR code performance in business settings
- Hands-on: Implementing dynamic QR codes for events or promotions
  
  10 xp
Week 10: Combining NFC and QR Codes for a Seamless Experience

4Lessons · 1 hr
- Integrating NFC and QR codes for cross-platform interactions
- Case studies of NFC & QR code hybrid solutions in businesses
- Designing customer-centric solutions using both technologies
- Hands-on: Creating a business solution that uses both NFC & QR codes
  
  10 xp
Week 11: Troubleshooting & Best Practices

4Lessons · 1 hr
- Common issues with NFC & QR codes and how to resolve them
- Best practices for NFC tag placement and QR code scanning
- Optimizing NFC/QR code systems for efficiency and user experience
- Hands-on: Troubleshooting NFC and QR code solutions
  
  10 xp
Week 12: Future Trends & Project Showcase

4Lessons · 1 hr
- Emerging trends in NFC & QR codes: contactless payments, 5G, IoT
- How NFC & QR codes will evolve in the next 5-10 years
- Showcase: Students present their projects (business/home solutions using NFC/QR codes)
- Final Q&A and course wrap-up
  
  10 xp