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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


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Systems Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Failure Analysis, Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, Requirements Management, Scope Management, Design Reviews, Change Control, Root Cause Analysis, Program Management, Requirements Analysis, User Requirements Documents, Test Engineering, Cost Management, Contract Management, Risk Analysis, Systems Design, Systems Thinking, Project Risk Management, Risk Management

    ★ 4.8 (166) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Google

    Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management, File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Desktop Support, Linux, Operating Systems, OS Process Management, Linux Administration, Remote Access Systems, System Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, User Accounts, Systems Administration, System Support, User Provisioning, Technical Support and Services, File Management, Linux Commands, Software Installation

    ★ 4.7 (29K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University at Buffalo

    Electric Power Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Substation, Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Safety, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Issue, Emerging Technologies

    ★ 4.7 (7.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    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, Computer Systems, Internet Of Things, Automation, Vibrations, Electronic Hardware, C (Programming Language), Power Electronics, Peripheral Devices, Electronics, Wireless Networks, Medical Devices, Electric Power Systems

    ★ 4.4 (17) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Illinois Tech

    Hardware and OS Foundations Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Information Technology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of California, Irvine

    Computer Hardware and Software

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, TCP/IP, Information Technology, Networking Hardware, System Software, General Networking, OSI Models, Computer Literacy, Network Protocols, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Software Installation, Security Software, Computer Networking, Software Systems, Intranet, Data Storage

    ★ 4.6 (275) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Sensors and Sensor Circuit Design

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Electronic Systems, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Electronic Hardware, Thermal Management, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Hardware Design, Electronics, Laboratory Experience, Electronic Components, Design Specifications, Schematic Diagrams, Development Environment, Debugging

    ★ 4.6 (1.2K) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 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
  • I

    Indian Institute of Science

    Micro Electromechanical Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronics, Electronic Hardware, Biomedical Technology, Hardware Design, Materials science, Mechanical Design, Manufacturing Processes, Communication Systems, Laboratory Equipment, Process Engineering, Laboratory Testing, 3D Modeling, Analytical Testing

    ★ 4.9 (21) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    Introduction to Systems Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Engineering, Systems Development, Construction Management, Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems Architecture, Product Lifecycle Management, System Design and Implementation

    ★ 4.7 (833) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • R

    Rice University

    Parallel, Concurrent, and Distributed Programming in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Event-Driven Programming, Distributed Computing, Java Programming, Dataflow, Java, OS Process Management, Scala Programming, Data Structures, Scalability, Programming Principles, Server Side, Servers, Application Frameworks, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Performance Testing, Functional Design

    ★ 4.6 (1.6K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Development of Real-Time Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, System Programming, Systems Design, System Software, C (Programming Language), System Design and Implementation, OS Process Management, System Requirements, Dependency Analysis, Computer Architecture, Simulations, Systems Analysis, Verification And Validation, Algorithms

    ★ 4.6 (541) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 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 systems courses

  • Introduction to Systems Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User: Google
  • Electric Power Systems: University at Buffalo
  • VLSI chip design with CPS for Industrial Applications: L&T EduTech
  • Hardware and OS Foundations Capstone: Illinois Tech
  • Computer Hardware and Software: University of California, Irvine
  • Sensors and Sensor Circuit Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Linux System Programming and Introduction to Buildroot: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Micro Electromechanical Systems: Indian Institute of Science
  • Introduction to Systems Engineering: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

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