RDK Development Foundation

The Development Foundation course offers a globally recognized entry point into the world of embedded development, Linux systems, and networked device operations — essential skills for working with RDK technologies.

The Development Foundation Accreditation is a UK-first registered Global Certified Qualification by OFQUAL, created by the RDK community for new and aspiring engineers. It provides a formal recognition of foundational competence across RDK concepts, Linux, networking, embedded coding, and operational management.

This program opens doors to new career opportunities across operators, OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and specialist RDK organisations, enabling engineers to step confidently into the embedded systems and broadband industries.

There are five key topic areas covered in the Development Foundation accreditation:

RDK Foundation Overview
Understand the history, evolution, architecture, and components of RDK, including use cases across Video, Broadband, and Camera domains.

Linux Fundamentals
Learn how to navigate, configure, and operate Linux systems, including command line usage, shell scripting, file system management, and working within embedded environments.

Embedded Coding
Gain practical knowledge of C/C++ programming for embedded systems, cross-compilation techniques, hardware interfacing, debugging, and code optimization.

Networking Essentials
Develop a solid understanding of TCP/IP, network layers, device communication, diagnostics tools, WiFi, Ethernet protocols, and embedded network configuration.

Operations and System Management
Build skills in managing embedded systems with tools like Yocto and BitBake, over-the-air updates, system monitoring, security practices, and troubleshooting techniques.

Successful candidates will demonstrate fundamental understanding across these key domains, positioning them for more specialized development or operations roles in RDK ecosystems.