Embedded systems courses can help you learn programming languages like C and C++, real-time operating systems, hardware interfacing, and system design principles. You can build skills in debugging, optimizing performance, and integrating sensors and actuators into devices. Many courses introduce tools such as Arduino and Raspberry Pi, which are commonly used for prototyping, along with simulation software that aids in testing and validating system behavior.

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Peripheral Devices, C (Programming Language), System Programming, Program Development, Hardware Architecture, Data Structures, Debugging, Development Environment, System Configuration, Performance Tuning, Integrated Development Environments
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Debugging, Cloud Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Services, Technical Communication, Unit Testing, Web Services, Email Automation, Automation, Python Programming, Interviewing Skills, Configuration Management, Professional Development, Scripting
Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, System Programming, Cross Platform Development, System Software, Hardware Troubleshooting, Hardware Architecture, Peripheral Devices, Product Family Engineering, Computer Hardware, Serial Peripheral Interface, Performance Tuning, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Real Time Data, C (Programming Language), Debugging, System Configuration, Maintainability
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Code Coverage, Embedded Software, Real-Time Operating Systems, Performance Testing, System Testing, Software Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Verification And Validation, Embedded Systems, Scenario Testing, Acceptance Testing, Test Tools, Test Execution Engine, Unit Testing, Test Case, Test Planning, Integration Testing, Simulations, System Requirements, Real Time Data
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Embedded Systems, Linux, Linux Administration, Shell Script, Linux Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Operating Systems, File Systems, OS Process Management, C and C++, Build Tools, Electrical Engineering, GitHub, Debugging, Git (Version Control System)
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Software Design, Linux, System Programming, System Design and Implementation, Performance Tuning, Verification And Validation, Algorithms, Debugging
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Control Systems, Automation, Deep Learning, Simulation and Simulation Software, Software Architecture, Safety Assurance, Artificial Neural Networks, Global Positioning Systems, Hardware Architecture, Systems Architecture, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Estimation, Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Simulations, Scenario Testing, Data Structures
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Content Management Systems, Web Content, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Web Development, Blogs, Social Media, Content Management, Marketing, Design, Computer Science
Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Embedded Software, Linux, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Operating Systems, Peripheral Devices, Build Tools, Shell Script, C (Programming Language), Development Environment, Command-Line Interface, Configuration Management
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, LangChain, Tool Calling, LangGraph, Agentic systems, Multimodal Prompts, Generative AI, LLM Application, Generative AI Agents, Responsible AI, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Design, Application Deployment, Application Development, Large Language Modeling, UI Components, Semantic Web, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development
Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Salesforce Development, Systems Integration, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Data Integration, Contract Management, Responsible AI, Web Services, Business Reporting, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Security Controls, Customer Data Management, Analytics, Restful API, Sales Process, Data Security
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Telecommunications, Performance Tuning, System Programming, Electronics Engineering, Debugging, Electronic Systems, C (Programming Language), Real Time Data, Power Electronics, Software Architecture
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Browse the embedded systems courses below—popular starting points on Coursera.
Yes. Many embedded systems courses offer a free audit option. You can access video lessons and reading materials at no cost. To complete assignments or earn a certificate, you’ll need to pay or apply for financial aid.‎
You’ll learn how embedded systems work, how to program microcontrollers, and how to interact with hardware using C/C++, sensors, and real-time operating systems. Some courses also cover system design, debugging, and building IoT-connected devices.‎