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.

Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Prototyping, PIC Microcontrollers, Embedded Systems, General Networking, Information Technology Architecture, USB, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), System Configuration, Software Development, Power Electronics, Microarchitecture, Software Development Tools, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Wiring, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Power, Project Planning, Electric Power Systems
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Electronic Systems, Semiconductors, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Electronic Components, Electronics Engineering, Power Electronics, Electrical Systems, Engineering Analysis, Network Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Control Systems, Applied Mathematics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Data Visualization, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Data Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Data Integration, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Basic Electrical Systems, Automation Engineering, Electronics, Electronic Components, Embedded Systems, Control Systems, Electronic Hardware, Wireless Networks, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Hardware Design, Peripheral Devices, Human Machine Interfaces, Electrical Wiring, Computer Systems, Programming Principles, Systems Engineering, Computer Programming, Remote Access Systems, Interactive Learning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Embedded Systems, User Requirements Documents, Functional Requirement, Systems Design, Requirements Analysis, System Design and Implementation, Software Design, Prototyping, Technical Design, Computer Hardware, Python Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Technical Design, Research Design, Biology, Computational Logic, Laboratory Experience, Technical Standard
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Application Programming Interface (API), TCP/IP, Electronics, Embedded Systems, Network Protocols, USB, General Networking, Electronic Systems, Hardware Design, Digital Signal Processing, Computer Hardware, Python Programming, Linux, Servers
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Cybersecurity, Automation, Electronics, Sustainable Technologies, Control Systems, Electronic Hardware, Internet Of Things, Software Development, Artificial Intelligence, Real Time Data
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Edge Impulse
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Embedded Software, Data Preprocessing, Embedded Systems, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Ethics, Deep Learning, Model Deployment, Convolutional Neural Networks, Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, Computer Programming, Digital Signal Processing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Debugging, Embedded Systems, Integrated Development Environments, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Software Development Tools
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Peripheral Devices, C (Programming Language), System Programming, Hardware Architecture, Data Structures, Debugging, Performance Tuning, Integrated Development Environments, Verification And Validation
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Network Protocols, Wireless Networks, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Network Architecture
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks