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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Active Optical Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Display Devices, Computer Displays, Systems Design, Electrical Engineering, Technical Design, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Hardware Design, Electronic Components, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Materials science, Image Quality, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Performance Testing, Physics

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    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Toronto

    State Estimation and Localization for Self-Driving Cars

    Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Estimation, Robotics, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    841 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Computer Vision Fundamentals with Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, Google Cloud Platform, Tensorflow, Image Analysis, Model Optimization, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Transfer Learning, Model Deployment, AI Workflows, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Fine-tuning, Machine Learning Methods, Data Preprocessing

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Visual Perception for Self-Driving Cars

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Robotics, Model Training, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Linear Algebra

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    587 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    The Path to Insights: Data Models and Pipelines

    Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Database Design, Extract, Transform, Load, Databases, Data Warehousing, Database Systems, Data Pipelines, Business Intelligence, Data Integrity, Data Validation, Data Mart, Business Process, Data Integration, Data Management, Data Quality, Data Transformation, Performance Testing

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    729 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    AI Capstone Project with Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Data Transformation, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Introduction to Quantum Information

    Skills you'll gain: Quantum computing, Communication Systems, Emerging Technologies, Information Technology

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Core 1: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting

    Skills you'll gain: Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Cloud Computing, Cloud Hosting, Technical Support and Services, Technical Support, General Networking, End User Training and Support, Peripheral Devices, Networking Hardware, System Configuration, Data Storage, Network Administration, Information Technology, Hardware Architecture, Data Storage Technologies, Configuration Management

    4.6
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    214 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Kinematics: Describing the Motions of Spacecraft

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Control Systems, Advanced Mathematics, Algorithms, Calculus

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Intro to Operating Systems 2: Memory Management

    Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, Operating Systems, C (Programming Language), C and C++, Performance Tuning, System Programming, System Software, Unix, Hardware Architecture

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Data Structures & Backend with Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Build a Full Website using WordPress

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Content Management Systems, Web Content, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Web Presence, Web Development, Editing, Social Media, Content Management, Embeddings, Marketing, Design, Computer Science

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    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Active Optical Devices: University of Colorado Boulder
  • State Estimation and Localization for Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto
  • Computer Vision Fundamentals with Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Visual Perception for Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto
  • The Path to Insights: Data Models and Pipelines: Google
  • AI Capstone Project with Deep Learning: IBM
  • Introduction to Quantum Information: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Core 1: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting: IBM
  • Kinematics: Describing the Motions of Spacecraft: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Intro to Operating Systems 2: Memory Management: Codio

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