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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

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Arduino y algunas aplicaciones

    Skills you'll gain: Electronics, Electronic Components, Robotics, Programming Principles, Prototyping, Automation, Software Installation, Electronic Hardware, Embedded Systems, Integrated Development Environments, Program Development, Display Devices, Computer Programming, Event-Driven Programming, Development Environment

    4.6 stars, 632 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (632) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    The Raspberry Pi Platform and Python Programming for the Raspberry Pi

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Embedded Software, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Embedded Systems, Operating Systems, Internet Of Things, File Systems, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Unix Shell, Electronic Hardware, System Configuration, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Computer Programming, Program Development, Development Environment

    4.7 stars, 2.8K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (2.8K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Rapid Prototyping of Embedded Interface Designs

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Interaction Design, Real-Time Operating Systems, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Internet Of Things, jQuery, Telecommunications, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    3.7 stars, 7 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.7 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Arm

    Arm Cortex-M Processors Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Hardware Architecture, System Requirements, Product Support

    4.7 stars, 147 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (147) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Digital Signal Processing 4: Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Signal Processing, Digital Communications, Communication Systems, Image Analysis, Telecommunications, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Embedded Systems, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Algorithms

    4.7 stars, 86 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (86) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Web Connectivity and Security in Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Security Requirements Analysis, Network Architecture, Network Security, Internet Of Things, Cybersecurity, Web Services, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Encryption, Embedded Systems, Network Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Communication Systems, Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), TCP/IP, Web Applications, Restful API, Information Privacy

    4.4 stars, 172 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (172) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Internet of Things Capstone: Build a Mobile Surveillance System

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Internet Of Things, Unit Testing, Software Design, System Testing, Software Design Documents, Software Development, Technical Communication, Software Documentation, Mobile Development Tools, Technical Design, Systems Design, System Design and Implementation, Ideation, Embedded Systems, Innovation, Communication Systems, System Implementation, Systems Integration

    3.7 stars, 10 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.7 (10) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Programming for the Internet of Things Project

    Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, User Requirements Documents, Functional Specification, Functional Requirement, Systems Design, Requirements Analysis, Test Case, System Design and Implementation, Development Testing, System Testing, Prototyping, Program Development, Technical Design, Conceptual Design, Hardware Architecture, Python Programming

    4.7 stars, 957 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (957) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Internet of Things V2: DragonBoardâ„¢ bring up and community ecosystem

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Integrated Development Environments, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Internet Of Things, Development Environment, Embedded Software, Software Development Tools, Software Versioning, Embedded Systems, Program Development, Prototyping, Linux, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, Operating Systems, Ubuntu, Peripheral Devices, Android (Operating System), Open Source Technology

    3.9 stars, 40 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.9 (40) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Pointers and Memory in C: Build a Rocket Display Module

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Memory Management, C (Programming Language), Software Development

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Industrial IoT Markets and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Internet Of Things, Security Engineering, Information Systems Security, Wireless Networks, Infrastructure Security, General Networking, Cybersecurity, IBM Cloud, Cloud Platforms, Cryptography, Telecommunications, Network Protocols, Market Opportunities, Automation, Emerging Technologies, Embedded Systems, Cloud Deployment, Software-Defined Networking, Market Intelligence

    4.7 stars, 630 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (630) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Packt

    Intro to IoT Pentesting

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Exploitation techniques, Internet Of Things, Security Testing, Embedded Software, Cyber Security Assessment, Hardware Troubleshooting, Vulnerability Assessments, Test Tools, Embedded Systems, Network Security, General Networking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Arduino y algunas aplicaciones: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • The Raspberry Pi Platform and Python Programming for the Raspberry Pi: University of California, Irvine
  • Rapid Prototyping of Embedded Interface Designs: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Arm Cortex-M Processors Overview: Arm
  • Digital Signal Processing 4: Applications: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Web Connectivity and Security in Embedded Systems: 28DIGITAL
  • Internet of Things Capstone: Build a Mobile Surveillance System: University of California San Diego
  • Programming for the Internet of Things Project: University of California, Irvine
  • Internet of Things V2: DragonBoardâ„¢ bring up and community ecosystem: University of California San Diego
  • Pointers and Memory in C: Build a Rocket Display Module: Coursera

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