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Embedded Systems Courses

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.

Popular Embedded Systems Courses and Certifications


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    L&T EduTech

    Microcontroller and Industrial Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Peripheral Devices, Integrated Development Environments, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Microarchitecture, Automation, Real Time Data, Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Prototyping, Memory Management

    4.6
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    299 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    ARM Cortex (STM32) Deep Dive: Mastering Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Peripheral Devices, C (Programming Language), System Programming, Program Development, Hardware Architecture, Data Structures, Debugging, Development Environment, C and C++, Performance Tuning, Integrated Development Environments

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Linux Embedded System Topics and Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Embedded Software, Agile Software Development, Embedded Systems, Software Testing, Development Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Agile Project Management, Git (Version Control System), Docker (Software), Containerization, Linux, System Programming, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Application Deployment, Operating Systems, File Systems, Internet Of Things, Build Tools

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    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arm

    Embedded Systems on Arm: Get Started with the micro:bit

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Interactive Design, Prototyping, Internet Of Things, System Design and Implementation, Peripheral Devices, Programming Principles, Simulations, Python Programming, Computational Logic, Computer Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    28DIGITAL

    Architecting Smart IoT Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Threat Modeling, Systems Architecture, Hardening, Debugging, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, System Programming, Internet Of Things, Application Security, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Operating Systems, Performance Tuning, System Requirements, Network Protocols

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    362 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    VLSI chip design with CPS for Industrial Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Automation Engineering, Robotics, Control Systems, Machine Controls, Electronic Systems, Industrial Engineering, Internet Of Things, Automation, Vibrations, Electronic Hardware, C (Programming Language), Power Electronics, Peripheral Devices, Electronics, Wireless Networks, Medical Equipment and Technology, Medical Devices, Electric Power Systems

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    The Arduino Platform and C Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, C (Programming Language), C and C++, Electronic Components, Computer Hardware, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Electronics Engineering, Program Development, Software Installation, Development Environment, Digital Communications, Build Tools

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    7.2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Introduction to AutoSAR

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Development, Software Design, Software Architecture, Embedded Systems, Configuration Management, Development Environment, Middleware, Systems Architecture, Application Development, Extensible Markup Language (XML), System Configuration, Application Frameworks

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    341 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    28DIGITAL

    System Validation: Automata and behavioural equivalences

    Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Theoretical Computer Science, System Testing, Embedded Software, Software Systems, Communication Systems, Systems Design, System Design and Implementation, Embedded Systems, Automation, Process Modeling, Behavioral Management, System Configuration, Markov Model

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    183 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    28DIGITAL

    Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems

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

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    629 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    28DIGITAL

    Introduction to Architecting Smart IoT Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Unified Modeling Language, Systems Development Life Cycle, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, System Design and Implementation, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    312 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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

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    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    245 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular embedded systems courses

  • Microcontroller and Industrial Applications: L&T EduTech
  • ARM Cortex (STM32) Deep Dive: Mastering Embedded Systems: EDUCBA
  • Linux Embedded System Topics and Projects: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Embedded Systems on Arm: Get Started with the micro:bit: Arm
  • Architecting Smart IoT Devices: 28DIGITAL
  • VLSI chip design with CPS for Industrial Applications: L&T EduTech
  • The Arduino Platform and C Programming: University of California, Irvine
  • Introduction to AutoSAR: EDUCBA
  • System Validation: Automata and behavioural equivalences: 28DIGITAL
  • Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems: 28DIGITAL

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