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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, Santa Cruz

    C, Go, and C++: A Comprehensive Introduction to Programming

    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, Unit Testing, C (Programming Language), Software Design, Program Development, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Software Testing, Code Reusability, Memory Management, C and C++

    4.5 stars, 9.6K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (9.6K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arm

    Embedded Systems on Arm: Get Practical with Hardware

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Internet Of Things, Embedded Systems, Serial Peripheral Interface, System Programming, Emerging Technologies, Communication Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Operating Systems, Computer Hardware, Peripheral Devices, Digital Communications, Artificial Intelligence

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Getting Started with BSP and Embedded C

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Computer Hardware, Electronic Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Internet Of Things, Hardware Troubleshooting, System Programming, System Software, Peripheral Devices, System Configuration, Test Tools, C (Programming Language), Computer Architecture, Software Architecture, Development Environment, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Advanced BSP Development with Embedded C

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, System Programming, Cross Platform Development, System Software, Memory Management, Hardware Architecture, Peripheral Devices, Product Family Engineering, Code Reusability, Performance Tuning, Software Design, C (Programming Language), Scalability

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 2

    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, C (Programming Language), Simulations, Network Performance Management, Memory Management

    4.1 stars, 629 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (629) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accelerated Computer Science Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Graph Theory, Development Environment, Data Storage, Engineering Software, Unstructured Data, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Algorithms, Memory Management, Computer Programming Tools, Debugging, Program Development, Database Systems, Theoretical Computer Science

    4.7 stars, 3.5K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (3.5K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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 Equipment, Laboratory Experience, Electronic Systems, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Power Electronics, Electronic Hardware, Manufacturing Processes, Three-Phase, Thermal Management, Hardware Design, Electrical Engineering

    4.6 stars, 2.9K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 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

    M2M & IoT Interface Design & Protocols for Embedded Systems

    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

    4.5 stars, 127 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (127) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • S

    Simplilearn

    Programming with C ++

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Memory Management, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Data Structures, Data Manipulation

    4.4 stars, 59 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (59) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • 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

  • 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

    4.4 stars, 156 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (156) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Program Development, Problem Solving, Solution Design, Computational Logic

    4.7 stars, 7K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular embedded c courses

  • C, Go, and C++: A Comprehensive Introduction to Programming: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Embedded Systems on Arm: Get Practical with Hardware: Arm
  • Getting Started with BSP and Embedded C: Coursera
  • Advanced BSP Development with Embedded C: Coursera
  • Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems: 28DIGITAL
  • Accelerated Computer Science Fundamentals: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Embedding Sensors and Motors: University of Colorado Boulder
  • M2M & IoT Interface Design & Protocols for Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Programming with C ++: Simplilearn
  • Embedded Systems Object-Oriented Programming in C and C++: Packt

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