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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Failure Analysis, Embedded Systems, Cyber Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Technical Communication, Engineering Management, Communication Systems, System Programming, Control Systems, Engineering Practices
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Medical Devices, Semiconductors, Electronics Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Design Specifications, Mechanical Engineering, Materials science, Emerging Technologies, Physics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Technical Design, Research Design, Biology, Laboratory Experience, Technical Standard
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Hardware Architecture, System Requirements, Product Support, Software Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), System Programming, C (Programming Language), Development Environment, Verification And Validation, Software Testing, Peripheral Devices, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Peripheral Devices, Computer Hardware, Wireless Networks, Digital Communications, Prototyping
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Bioinformatics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Simulations, Computational Logic, Differential Equations, Numerical Analysis, Computer-Aided Design, Algorithms
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, API Design, Amazon Web Services, Embedded Software, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API), Network Protocols, Microservices, Cloud Services, Communication Systems, Middleware, Embedded Systems, Cloud Technologies, Cybersecurity, Software Development, Wireless Networks
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Systems Design, Electronic Systems, Computer Architecture, Computational Logic, Computer Systems, Verification And Validation, Programming Principles, Algorithms
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Schematic Diagrams, Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Design, Electrical Engineering, 3D Modeling, Electronics, Electronic Components, Simulation and Simulation Software, Technical Design, Design Specifications, Open Source Technology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Micrometer, Materials science, Product Testing, Electronic Components, Laboratory Procedures, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Serial Peripheral Interface, USB, Internet Of Things, Program Development, Communication Systems, Data Storage, Prototyping, Display Devices, C (Programming Language), Digital Communications
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months