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 California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Application Development, Android (Operating System), Video Game Development, Android Studio, Mobile Development, Software Development Tools, Game Design, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Internet Of Things, Web Servers, Web Applications, Java, Ubuntu, Peripheral Devices, Operating Systems, Software Installation, System Configuration, Hardware Troubleshooting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Electronic Systems, Electronic Hardware, Hardware Design, Electronic Components, USB, Machine Controls, Data Storage Technologies, Control Systems, Automation Engineering, Electronics, Program Development, Data Storage, Data Persistence, Environmental Monitoring, Prototyping, Programming Principles, Display Devices, C (Programming Language)
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Embedded Systems, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Embedded Software, Microarchitecture, Schematic Diagrams, Technical Design, Hardware Architecture, Engineering Design Process, System Design and Implementation, Design Software, Verification And Validation, System Configuration, Simulation and Simulation Software, Digital Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electronics, Electronic Components, Electronic Systems, Prototyping, Electrical Systems, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Wiring, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Hardware Design, Electrical Equipment, Embedded Systems, Machine Controls, Test Equipment, Control Systems, Digital Signal Processing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
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
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Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
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)
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

28DIGITAL
Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Operating Systems, Application Development, Wireless Networks, Communication Systems, Hardware Architecture, OS Process Management, Network Protocols, C (Programming Language), Simulations, Network Performance Management, Memory Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
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
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Model Based Systems Engineering, Failure Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Technical Communication, System Programming
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Performance Tuning, Hardware Design, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, Hardware Architecture, Software Architecture, System Software, System Design and Implementation, Reliability, System Programming, Real Time Data, Performance Testing, Failure Analysis, System Requirements, Memory Management, Data Integrity, Linux
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks