Embedded C courses can help you learn programming microcontrollers, optimizing code for performance, and interfacing with hardware components. You can build skills in debugging techniques, memory management, and real-time operating systems. Many courses introduce tools like simulators and development environments, along with methods for writing efficient, reliable code that interacts with various sensors and devices.

Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Interactive Design, Prototyping, Internet Of Things, System Design and Implementation, Digital Signal Processing, Development Environment, Peripheral Devices, Programming Principles, Simulations, Python Programming, Computational Logic, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Internet Of Things, Embedded Systems, Serial Peripheral Interface, System Programming, Emerging Technologies, Communication Systems, Program Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Operating Systems, Peripheral Devices, Digital Communications, Artificial Intelligence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, .NET Framework, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Development Tools, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Performance Tuning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Experience Design, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Verification And Validation, UI/UX Research, UI/UX Strategy, Persona (User Experience), Internet Of Things, API Design, User Interface (UI), Embedded Software, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Embedded Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, Software Development
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Bioinformatics, Advanced Mathematics, Data Storage, Development Testing, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Network Analysis, Computer Programming, Machine Learning Algorithms, Programming Principles, Python Programming, C and C++, Java, Rust (Programming Language), Javascript, Software Testing, Debugging
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, AI Orchestration, Large Language Modeling, Model Evaluation, Open Source Technology, System Requirements, Computer Hardware
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Program Development, Computational Logic, Memory Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Automation Engineering, Robotics, Control Systems, Machine Controls, Electronic Systems, Industrial Engineering, Internet Of Things, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Automation, Vibrations, Electronic Hardware, C (Programming Language), Power Electronics, Peripheral Devices, Electronics, Wireless Networks, Medical Equipment and Technology, Medical Devices
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Go (Programming Language), File I/O, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Software Design Patterns, Debugging, Computer Programming, C and C++, Unit Testing, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Software Design, Program Development, Graph Theory, Software Testing, Code Reusability, Memory Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Mobile Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Application Frameworks, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Security Policies, Computer Security, C and C++, Java Programming, C++ (Programming Language), PHP (Scripting Language), Python Programming, C (Programming Language), Memory Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Graph Theory, Code Reusability, Memory Management, Data Structures, File I/O
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Mobile Development, Android Development, Emerging Technologies, Cloud Services, Application Design, Wireless Networks, Hardware Architecture, Cloud Computing, Local Area Networks, General Networking, Network Protocols, Communication Systems, Computer Hardware
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months