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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Schematic Diagrams, Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Design, Wiring Diagram, Electrical Engineering, 3D Modeling, Electronics, Electronic Components, Simulations, Design Specifications, Open Source Technology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Systems Development, Data Security, System Design and Implementation, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, Safety and Security, Information Technology, Information Privacy, Computer Literacy, Software Development Tools, Technology Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Learning Management Systems, Virtual Environment, Education Software and Technology, Content Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Hardware Troubleshooting, Data Storage Technologies, System Configuration, Computer Architecture, Peripheral Devices, Computer Displays
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: CrewAI, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI Agents, Tool Calling, Agentic systems, Model Deployment, Automation, Application Deployment, Model Evaluation
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Service Level Agreement, Cloud Deployment, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Software As A Service, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Public Cloud, Application Development, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, Cloud Solutions, Private Cloud, Business Software, DevOps, Collaborative Software, Agile Methodology
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Business Ethics, AI Personalization, Information Privacy, Threat Modeling, Personally Identifiable Information, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Fraud detection, Prompt Engineering, Public Affairs
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Slack (Software), Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Internal Communications, Organizational Skills, Business Communication, Team Management, Communication Strategies, Resource Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Loyalty Programs, Customer Relationship Management, Brand Loyalty, Customer experience improvement, Customer Engagement, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Service, Consumer Behaviour, User Feedback, Marketing Strategies, Service Improvement, Personalized Service, Strategic Marketing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365, Document Management, File Management, Collaborative Software, Team Management, Virtual Teams, Calendar Management, Microsoft Excel, Setting Appointments, People Management, Project Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Climate Change Mitigation, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Business Ethics, Environmental Management Systems, Education and Training, Business Strategies, Environmental Policy, Economics, Finance, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Transfer Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Classification Algorithms
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours