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Embedded C Courses

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.


Popular Embedded C Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    An Introduction to Programming the Internet of Things (IOT)

    Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Embedded Systems, Linux, Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Network Protocols, Basic Electrical Systems, Automation Engineering, User Requirements Documents, Functional Specification, Electronics, Functional Requirement, Electronic Components, Linux Commands, Systems Design, Operating Systems, Debugging, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Python Programming

    ★ 4.7 (20K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Pragmatic AI Labs

    Zig From Zero

    Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Containerization, Other Programming Languages, Go (Programming Language), Application Deployment, Docker (Software), Embedded Systems, C and C++, Cross Platform Development, Performance Tuning, Interoperability, Memory Management, Web Servers, Command-Line Interface, Software Engineering, Data Engineering

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to the Internet of Things and Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Network Protocols, Hardware Architecture, TCP/IP, Computer Hardware, OSI Models, Wireless Networks, System Design and Implementation, Network Architecture

    ★ 4.7 (13K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C++ For C Programmers, Part A

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Graph Theory, Code Reusability, Memory Management, Data Structures, File I/O

    ★ 4.4 (2.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Embedded Systems Object-Oriented Programming in C and C++

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Testing, System Programming, C (Programming Language), Development Environment, Verification And Validation, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming Tools, Code Reusability, System Configuration, Peripheral Devices, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Simplilearn

    Programming with C

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, C (Programming Language), C and C++, Programming Principles, Data Management, Memory Management, Algorithms, Computer Programming, File I/O, File Management, Other Programming Languages, Development Environment

    ★ 4.5 (24) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Memory Foundations in C++

    Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, C++ (Programming Language)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Embedding Sensors and Motors

    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 Experience, Electronic Systems, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Power Electronics, Electronic Hardware, Manufacturing Processes, Three-Phase, Automation Engineering, Thermal Management, Hardware Design, Electrical Engineering

    ★ 4.6 (2.9K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Linux System Programming and Introduction to Buildroot

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Linux, Linux Administration, File Systems, Shell Script, Package and Software Management, Electrical Engineering

    ★ 4.3 (150) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Introduction to Programming with MATLAB

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Code Reusability, Matlab, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Program Development, Debugging, Mathematical Software, Development Environment, Computer Science, User Interface (UI), File Management, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Computational Logic, Engineering Calculations, Plot (Graphics), Problem Solving

    ★ 4.8 (18K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    Edge Impulse

    Introduction to Embedded Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Embedded Software, Model Training, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning Methods, Embedded Systems, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Ethics, Deep Learning, Responsible AI, Data Collection, Model Deployment, Convolutional Neural Networks, Predictive Modeling, Feature Engineering, Model Optimization, Computer Programming

    ★ 4.8 (753) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Computational Thinking with Beginning C Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, File I/O, Data Collection, Simulations, Data Analysis, Microsoft Visual Studio, C (Programming Language), C and C++, Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Automation, Program Development, Algorithms, Microsoft Development Tools, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Data Storage, Code Reusability

    ★ 4.6 (433) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular embedded c courses

  • An Introduction to Programming the Internet of Things (IOT): University of California, Irvine
  • Zig From Zero: Pragmatic AI Labs
  • Introduction to the Internet of Things and Embedded Systems: University of California, Irvine
  • C++ For C Programmers, Part A: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Embedded Systems Object-Oriented Programming in C and C++: Packt
  • Programming with C: Simplilearn
  • Memory Foundations in C++: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Embedding Sensors and Motors: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Linux System Programming and Introduction to Buildroot: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Programming with MATLAB: Vanderbilt University

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