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Accelerate Bluetooth Low Energy product development with access to 25+ self-paced Bluetooth LE training courses designed for embedded and mobile developers.

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I get it...

You’re stretched thin and don’t have time to read all 3000+ pages of the Bluetooth Specification 

You have questions about developing with Bluetooth, and you’re sick of wasting time searching for answers online

You’ve tried to make sense of vendor documentation, but you’re left with more questions than answers

You need to transition from Bluetooth Classic to BLE, but you don’t have time to figure it all out

You want to be an expert Bluetooth developer, but learning a new technology is overwhelming

I've been exactly where you are.

Thats why I built THIS.

I get it...

You’re stretched thin and don’t have time to read all 3000+ pages of the Bluetooth Specification 

You have questions about developing with Bluetooth, and you’re sick of wasting time searching for answers online

You’ve tried to make sense of vendor documentation, but you’re left with more questions than answers

You need to transition from Bluetooth Classic to BLE, but you don’t have time to figure it all out

You want to be an expert Bluetooth developer, but learning a new technology is overwhelming

I've been exactly where you are.

Thats why I built THIS.

The Bluetooth Developer Academy

Everything you need to accelerate Bluetooth LE product development…all in one place.

VIDEO COURSES

Access the full library of in-depth video courses designed to help you level-up your Bluetooth development fast.

COMMUNITY FORUM

Get your most pressing development questions answered by Bluetooth experts in our private community forum.

PRACTICAL EXAMPLES

Put theory into practice with access to step-by-step walkthroughs of real embedded & mobile focused BLE projects.

Core Foundations of Bluetooth Low Energy Course

Go from knowing nothing about BLE to learning everything you need to start developing!

  • Complete course covering the foundations of RF, wireless, and communication protocols leading to the basics of BLE
  • Pass the 120-question Final Exam and receive a Certificate of Completion
  • Certificate of Completion shareable, downloadable, and linkable to your LinkedIn Profile
  • See example Certificate here.

25+ On-demand Courses

Level-up your Bluetooth development skills fast with our full library of video courses.

  • In-depth video courses designed by industry-leading Bluetooth experts
  • Over 300 hours of course content to suit beginners as well as seasoned BLE developers
  • Constantly refreshed to cover new BLE features and Bluetooth Specification updates
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Android & iOS Development

Accelerate mobile development for your Bluetooth-connected products.

  • On-demand courses specifically designed for mobile developers
  • Step-by-step walkthroughs of real iOS and Android BLE project examples
  • Expert help to overcome Android and iOS- specific Bluetooth development challenges

Embedded Development

Deliver Bluetooth-connected products faster with expert embedded development support.

  • Courses cover a wide range of development kits including Nordic Semi nRF52 and nRF5340
  • All of the support you need to feel more confident with BLE development
  • Content covering ESP32, Silicon Labs, and ST development kits coming soon!

Private Community Forum

Join our active community of developers, engineers, and BLE industry experts.

  • Access to a supportive community of other mobile and embedded developers
  • Bluetooth experts on demand to help answer your most challenging questions
  • Job postings, industry news, + more!

Corporate Memberships

Equip your team with the only Bluetooth training they will ever need.

  • Group discounts for teams of mobile and embedded developers
  • Flexible on-demand training great for remote- first teams learning Bluetooth Low Energy
  • Bluetooth courses for early career, mid-career, and expert- level developers

NEW: Live Workshops

Learn, ask questions, and engage in discussions a focused around BLE topics.

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Bluetooth Developer Academy is a valuable resource that brings together a community of engineering professionals to deliver the latest in design tips, trends, and ideas for Bluetooth technology. Highly recommended for all Bluetooth developers!
Chuck Trefts
Chuck TreftsDirector of Operations, Ellisys
The Bluetooth Developers Academy is unique in my experience; a helpful collaboration of developers and other folks that is very industry-specific. No fluff or annoying sales pushing.
Mark Nichols
Mark NicholsFOUNDER & PRESIDENT, SPANALYTICS
I have been working with Bluetooth Low Energy radios for close to 10 years, and proprietary low power radios for decades before that. After only being in existence for the last month, this new Bluetooth Developer Academy is rapidly shaping up to be a huge reference and source of support for developers who are working with BLE. If you're developing a BLE project, you need two things, a good BLE sniffer and the Bluetooth Developer Academy. I am very happy to be part of this community and look forward to what comes next.
Christopher Gates
Christopher GatesPrincipal System Security Architect, Velentium
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What Bluetooth LE Courses Are Available?

  • Core Foundations of Bluetooth Low Energy
  • Android BLE Development
  • iOS BLE Development
  • Multiple nRF5 SDK courses
  • Multiple nRF Connect SDK courses
  • Deep Dive into Bluetooth Beacons
  • Bluetooth Long Range Technical Guide

+ More (Click here to see a full list)

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Not Sure if the Bluetooth Developer Academy is Right for You?

The Academy is for...

Beginners, intermediates, and experts. No matter your level of expertise, you’ll find content and discussions relevant to your skills and needs.

Embedded developers designing embedded Bluetooth-connected products.

Mobile developers working on Bluetooth- enabled Android or iOS applications.

Independent consultants focused on building IoT solutions for their customers.

Team leads and engineering managers who want to make better design decisions for their Bluetooth-connected systems.

THE ACADEMY IS NOT FOR...

Complete beginners who have never written a single line of code.

Hobbyists who are not intending to build shippable Bluetooth-connected products. People who are not serious about putting in the effort to apply knowledge from the courses to their projects.

Someone who is simply exploring Bluetooth Low Energy technology and just wanting to learn about it at a high level. In that case, I recommend you first read through my 100% FREE “Intro to Bluetooth Low Energy” book!

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The Academy has given me a fantastic opportunity to learn in depth about Bluetooth communication and anything else that comes with it. I spent a couple of weeks aimlessly learning from books and whatever was online until I stumbled on the Academy. This is exactly what I was looking for! The Academy is professionally constructed and I would compare it to an at-your-own-pace college course. Anyone wanting to get serious about Bluetooth should sign up for the Bluetooth Developer Academy. It has a great community and to me is easily well worth the money.
Roberto Andaya
Roberto AndayaHARDWARE ENGINEER, SLATESAFETY

Who is behind the Academy? and why should you even care?

I’m Mohammad Afaneh, a Bluetooth Developer and the Founder of Novel Bits and the Bluetooth Developer Academy.

I’ve been on your journey before…

I’ve gone from a newbie to an expert in BLE development. Having worked with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) since 2014, I’ve experienced all the stages that you go through from being a beginner all the way up to becoming an expert in the field.

You may ask, “what makes you qualified as a Bluetooth LE Expert, Mohammad”??

  • I’ve self-published a top-rated book on the topic: Intro to Bluetooth Low Energy, which has helped thousands of developers get started with learning BLE and developing Bluetooth-connected products more efficiently.
  • I’ve created an educational YouTube video series about Bluetooth Low Energy technology that’s been watched and referenced by thousands of developers.
  • I’ve consulted for the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) for two and half years as the Developer Relations Manager for the Americas region.
  • I’ve consulted for tens of startups and Fortune 500 companies on the design, architecture, and marketing of Bluetooth Low Energy products.

I’ve felt the pain of the often enormous learning curve associated with developing Bluetooth Low Energy products!

I’ve learned the hard way, wasting days and weeks getting up to speed while struggling with poor or non-existent resources. 

That’s why I created the Bluetooth Developer Academy – so you don’t have to learn the hard way, and can level up in no time instead.

I’m a big believer in both learning by doing and by learning from others’ experiences. That’s why I’ve included both in-depth video courses and access to a private community of Bluetooth experts for you to interact with and learn from.

I’d love for you to check out the Academy and let me know what you think. My number one priority is to get you up to speed with Bluetooth Low Energy’s best practices and keep you up-to-date on the latest in Bluetooth technology. All, so you’re equipped to tackle your projects confidently and quickly… and ship on time. 

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Limited-Time Offer 🎉: FREE Nordic nRF5340 DK with membership purchase! (excludes Quarterly)

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Access to the "Core Foundations of Bluetooth Low Energy" course, including Certificate of Completion.

Access to a growing library of courses on Bluetooth Low Energy development.​

Instant access to me and a number of other Bluetooth experts in a private community.

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Access to the "Core Foundations of Bluetooth Low Energy" course, including Certificate of Completion.

Access to a growing library of courses on Bluetooth Low Energy development.​

Instant access to me and a number of other Bluetooth experts in a private community.

Easy cancelation at any time with just 2 clicks.

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Limited Time Offer: FREE Nordic nRF5340 DK provided by Nordic Semiconductor!*

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Access to the "Core Foundations of Bluetooth Low Energy" course, including Certificate of Completion.

Access to a growing library of courses on Bluetooth Low Energy development.​

Instant access to me and a number of other Bluetooth experts in a private community.

Easy cancelation at any time with just 2 clicks.

Save 16% ($197) per year compared to Quartlery.

50% Off for students and researchers. Photo ID and college/university email address required.
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Limited Time Offer: FREE Nordic nRF5340 DK provided by Nordic Semiconductor!*

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Access to the "Core Foundations of Bluetooth Low Energy" course. Updated with every newly released Bluetooth version.

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Access to a growing library of courses on Bluetooth Low Energy development.​

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FREE Nordic development kits of choice, provided by Nordic Semiconductor. Options include: nRF5340 DK, nRF5340 LE Audio DK, nRF52840 DK, Thingy:53, Nordic Wi-Fi nRF7002, etc.*

* “FREE Nordic Development Kits” offer valid while supplies last, for a limited time. Details will be shared within 30 days of joining.

Don’t forget: it’s completely risk free!

I’ve packed a lot into the Bluetooth Developer Academy because not only do I want you to accelerate the development of your BLE product, but I want to guarantee that you don’t fail.

And to make it a no-brainer deal for you I’m giving you a 30-day 100% money-back guarantee with your registration of becoming a member.

That’s right: Sign up as a member, go through all the Bluetooth training courses, follow the steps, put in the work, get help from the Academy Experts, and if you don’t love it in the first 30 days of your registration, send me an email and I’ll refund you immediately. No questions asked, no hard feelings.

If the Bluetooth Developer Academy doesn’t work for you, I’d much prefer for you to take your money and invest it where you will be happier and get results. I just want you to succeed in getting your (or your client’s) BLE product to market in the fastest time possible!

When I heard about the “Bluetooth Developer Academy” (BDA) I immediately signed up. The BDA has a wealth of resources and knowledge for Engineers who are serious about designing and optimizing their BLE products and is also a great place for those who just start out or want to understand more details. Aside from other BLE experts, Mohammad himself is VERY active on the forum and personally helps fellow engineers with their design challenges.
Dirk Buijsman
Dirk BuijsmanFirmware Team Lead, Steelcase
I'm a software developer with 30+ years in the industry. It's my work, my hobby, and my passion. A year ago I've started to deep dive into wonderful world of IoT. Reading official specs is good but as a newcomer, I needed a more gentle introduction and a smooth learning curve and I found Mohammad's blog with very cool articles and book for developers, and... the Bluetooth Developer Academy - an amazing community of experienced developers, where I can ask for help and share my own projects for discussion.
Eugene Samonenko
Eugene SamonenkoSenior Software Developer (Full-Stack), AgileVision.io

Academy FAQs

The Academy is for consultants, developers, and product managers interested in:

  • Learning Bluetooth Low Energy technology and how to develop Bluetooth-connected products the right way.
  • Enhancing and optimizing their existing Bluetooth-connected system for a specific use case (throughput, DFU, low-power, user experience, etc.)
  • Staying up-to-date with the latest developments, features, and updates in Bluetooth technology.
  • Learning and applying more advanced topics within Bluetooth Low Energy.
  • Connecting and interacting with other developers, testers, and experts who share their interest and passion for IoT and Bluetooth technology.

The Academy’s main focus is on Bluetooth training courses, with a growing library of video courses as well as written courses. Check them out here:

Library of Premium Courses
Library of Original Courses

However, another valuable offering is the wealth of knowledge that comes from the valuable discussions happening on a daily basis within the Academy’s community.

Absolutely! The Academy provides content that’s relevant to beginners and experts alike. No matter your level of expertise, you’ll find value in the Academy, its content, and its community.

If you are not satisfied with the content and your membership for any reason, let me know within 30 days of joining and I will refund your membership – no questions asked!*

*Limited to first-time members only.

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The Bluetooth Developer Academy is a great resource for navigating and saving time in Bluetooth and BLE product development. Bluetooth and BLE communication protocol offers many benefits but can be difficult to implement especially to those new to the protocol. The developer forums and examples are great tools and will save hours of work and headaches. As a product developer the Bluetooth Developer Academy was just what I was looking for.
Stephen Podrucky
Stephen PodruckyProduct Designer & Founder, Podco Designs
The Bluetooth developer academy is an excellent place to connect with the people from across the world who share the passion for Bluetooth technology. It helps to share and learn more about Bluetooth technology in general and in depth along with latest trends in it. Thanks Mohammad for taking this great initiative and starting this academy.
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Khodidas GhinaiyaCo-Owner, Radiance Technologies

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