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.

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Semiconductors, Process Control, Manufacturing Processes, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electronics, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Process Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Electronic Components, Laboratory Research, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Electronics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Digital Signal Processing, Peripheral Devices, Computer Hardware, Wireless Networks, Display Devices, Communication Systems, Systems Development, Application Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Real-Time Operating Systems, Code Reusability, Program Development, Human Machine Interfaces, System Monitoring, System Configuration, Event Monitoring, Data Storage Technologies
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Microarchitecture, Semiconductors, Engineering Analysis, Process Flow Diagrams, Electronics Engineering, Computer Architecture, Manufacturing Processes, Process Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Quantum computing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Prototyping, Embedded Systems, Information Technology Architecture, USB, Hardware Architecture, Program Development, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Solution Architecture, 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

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Schematic Diagrams, Computer-Aided Design, Electronic Systems, Mechanical Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, 3D Modeling, Electronics, Electronic Components, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Design Software, Design Specifications, Digital Signal Processing, Verification And Validation, Open Source Technology, Data Import/Export
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Electronic Hardware, Electronic Systems, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Service Level, Systems Analysis, Algorithms, Diagram Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, PIC Microcontrollers, Embedded Software, Programming Principles, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Computer Hardware, Electronic Components, Peripheral Devices, Computational Logic
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, System Configuration, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Integration, Simulations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Data Structures, Diagram Design, Data Store, Dataflow, Functional Design, Program Development, Data Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Electronic Systems, Electronics Engineering, Computer Architecture, Electronic Hardware, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Systems Design, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, System Design and Implementation, Computational Logic, Electronic Components
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months