Embedded Systems

Embedded Systems are specialized computer systems designed to perform dedicated functions within larger electronic or mechanical systems. Coursera's Embedded Systems catalogue equips you with the knowledge and skills crucial for designing and implementing these complex systems. You'll learn about the hardware-software interface, digital signal processing, microcontrollers, and real-time operating systems. Additionally, you'll gain expertise in programming languages typically used in embedded systems such as C or Assembly, and understand how these systems are used in various fields including automotive electronics, telecommunication, medical equipment, and consumer electronics.
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  • Status: Free Trial

    University of California San Diego

    Skills you'll gain: Integrated Development Environments, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Internet Of Things, Software Development Tools, Embedded Systems, Prototyping, Linux, Operating Systems, Ubuntu, Peripheral Devices, Open Source Technology, Command-Line Interface, Computer Hardware, System Configuration

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    38 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EIT Digital

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Software Engineering, System Testing, Software Development, Verification And Validation, Integration Testing, Performance Testing, Cloud-Based Integration, Systems Integration, System Implementation, Computer Vision, Innovation, Encryption, Algorithms

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    68 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dartmouth College

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Embedded Systems, Program Development, Computer Engineering, Development Environment, Algorithms, Data Structures, System Programming, Computer Programming, Debugging

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    101 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electronics, Electronic Systems, Electronic Hardware, Electronic Components, Control Systems, Hardware Design, Embedded Systems, Programming Principles, Computer Programming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    2.5K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • University of California San Diego

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Peripheral Devices, Computer Hardware, Wireless Networks, Digital Communications, Prototyping

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    159 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Skills you'll gain: System Design and Implementation, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Embedded Systems, Computational Logic, Computer Architecture, Computer Systems, Functional Design, Hardware Architecture, Other Programming Languages

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    249 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial

    Dartmouth College

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Computer Engineering, Embedded Software, System Programming, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Operating Systems, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Structures, Linux

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    62 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial

    Dartmouth College

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, C (Programming Language), Linux, Embedded Systems, Build Tools, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Program Development, Software Installation, Application Development, File Systems, Computer Programming, Debugging

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    31 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free

    Coursera

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

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of California San Diego

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Documents, System Design and Implementation, Internet Of Things, Technical Documentation, Technical Communication, Mobile Development, Test Case, System Testing, Software Development, Wireless Networks, Embedded Systems, Systems Integration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    13 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Politecnico di Milano

    Skills you'll gain: Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Computer Architecture, Microarchitecture, Hardware Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Systems Design, Technical Design, Embedded Systems, System Design and Implementation, Software Design, Cloud Computing

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial

    Dartmouth College

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Linux, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Debugging, Software Development Tools

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    56 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months