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: Biological Engineering, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Process Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Systems Design, Biochemistry, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Design Specifications, Cell Biology, Technical Design, Research Design, Biology, Computational Logic, Diagram Design, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Experience, Technical Standard
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Frontend Integration, JavaScript Frameworks, Microarchitecture, Front-End Web Development, Event-Driven Programming, Web Design, Secure Coding, Software Design, Scalability, Server Side, Maintainability, Data Sharing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Schematic Diagrams, Computer-Aided Design, Electronic Systems, Mechanical Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, 3D Modeling, Electronics, Electronic Components, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Design Software, Design Specifications, Digital Signal Processing, Verification And Validation, Open Source Technology, Data Import/Export
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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 Applications, Cloud Services, Communication Systems, Middleware, Cloud Platforms, Embedded Systems, Information Systems Security, Telecommunications, Cloud Technologies, Interoperability, Cybersecurity, Cloud-Based Integration
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

MathWorks
Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Control Systems, Model Based Systems Engineering, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Data Import/Export, Systems Engineering
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Software Design, System Design and Implementation, Systems Design, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Test Script Development, Electronics Engineering, Verification And Validation, Electronic Hardware, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronics, Functional Design, Test Tools, Development Testing, Simulation and Simulation Software, Computer Engineering, Programming Principles, Simulations, Functional Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Machine Controls, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Process Control, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Real Time Data, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Experience, Electronic Systems, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Power Electronics, Electronic Hardware, Manufacturing Processes, Three-Phase, Thermal Management, Hardware Design, Electrical Engineering
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Laboratory Experience, Laboratory Reports, Embedded Software, Electronic Hardware, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Engineering Documentation, Electronic Systems, Debugging, System Design and Implementation, Program Development, Software Design, Software Development, Functional Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Development Environment, Eclipse (Software)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Telecommunications, Digital Signal Processing, Communication Systems, Performance Tuning, Digital Communications, System Programming, Debugging, Network Performance Management, Fine-tuning, C (Programming Language), Real Time Data, Systems Design, Software Architecture
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, C (Programming Language), Code Reusability, Memory Management, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Development Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks