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Microcontroller Courses

Microcontroller courses can help you learn programming basics, circuit design, and interfacing techniques. You can build skills in sensor integration, data acquisition, and real-time system management. Many courses introduce tools like Arduino and Raspberry Pi, that support hands-on projects and prototyping, allowing you to apply your knowledge in practical ways.


Popular Microcontroller Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Pressure, Force, Motion, and Humidity Sensors

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Real Time Data, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Components, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Design Specifications, Computer Displays

    ★ 4.7 (258) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Modeling and Debugging Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Model Based Systems Engineering, Failure Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Technical Communication, System Programming

    ★ 4.6 (244) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Internet of Things: Sensing and Actuation From Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Digital Signal Processing, Peripheral Devices, Wireless Networks, Display Devices, Communication Systems, Systems Development, Application Development

    ★ 4.5 (159) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    FPGA Softcore Processors and IP Acquisition

    Skills you'll gain: Eclipse (Software), Embedded Software, Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Software Development, Software Development Tools, System Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Hardware Architecture, Embedded Systems, Verification And Validation, System Design and Implementation, Simulations, System Configuration, Debugging

    ★ 3.9 (98) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Operating Systems, System Programming, Application Development, Wireless Networks, Communication Systems, Hardware Architecture, OS Process Management, Network Protocols, C (Programming Language), Simulations, Computer Hardware, Network Performance Management, Memory Management

    ★ 4.1 (628) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Real-Time Mission-Critical Systems Design

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Performance Tuning, Hardware Design, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, Electronic Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Software Architecture, System Design and Implementation, Reliability, System Programming, Performance Testing, Failure Analysis, System Requirements, Electrical Systems, Memory Management, Data Integrity, Linux

    ★ 4.3 (18) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    Arm

    Computer Architecture Essentials on Arm

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Simulations, Computer Hardware, Performance Tuning, Memory Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Allen Bradley Micro850 PLC with IIoT

    Skills you'll gain: Programmable Logic Controllers, Computational Logic, Code Reusability, Data Structures, Diagram Design, Data Store, Dataflow, Functional Design, Microsoft Azure, Automation, Program Development, Performance Tuning, Data Management, System Configuration, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Integration, Fine-tuning, Communication, Simulations

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Modeling, IC Processes and Emerging Microtechnology

    Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Microarchitecture, Semiconductors, Engineering Analysis, Process Flow Diagrams, Computer Architecture, Manufacturing Processes, Process Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Simulation and Simulation Software, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Electronic Components, Artificial Intelligence, Quantum computing, Scalability

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Internet of Things V2: DragonBoardâ„¢ bring up and community ecosystem

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Integrated Development Environments, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Internet Of Things, Development Environment, Embedded Software, Software Development Tools, Software Versioning, Embedded Systems, Program Development, Prototyping, Linux, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, Operating Systems, Ubuntu, Peripheral Devices, Android (Operating System), Open Source Technology

    ★ 3.9 (40) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming with Arduino

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Embedded Software, Development Environment, Control Systems, Integrated Development Environments, Embedded Systems, Web Applications, Electronics, Game Design, Electronic Components

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Embedded Systems with Arduino

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Electronic Systems, Hardware Design, Electronic Components, USB, Machine Controls, Data Storage Technologies, Control Systems, Automation Engineering, Electronics, Program Development, Data Storage, Data Persistence, Environmental Monitoring, Prototyping, C and C++, Programming Principles, Display Devices, C (Programming Language)

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular microcontroller courses

  • Pressure, Force, Motion, and Humidity Sensors : University of Colorado Boulder
  • Modeling and Debugging Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Internet of Things: Sensing and Actuation From Devices: University of California San Diego
  • FPGA Softcore Processors and IP Acquisition: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems: 28DIGITAL
  • Real-Time Mission-Critical Systems Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Computer Architecture Essentials on Arm: Arm
  • Allen Bradley Micro850 PLC with IIoT: Packt
  • Modeling, IC Processes and Emerging Microtechnology: University of Minnesota
  • Internet of Things V2: DragonBoardâ„¢ bring up and community ecosystem: University of California San Diego

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