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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


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    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Using Linux Tools and Libraries - 7

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Embedded Software, C and C++, C (Programming Language), Linux, Embedded Systems, System Programming, Build Tools, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Program Development, Computer Programming Tools, Code Reusability, Software Installation, Development Environment, Application Development, Make.com, Computer Programming

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Programación musical con software libre

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Signal Processing, Musical Composition, Electronic Hardware, Music, Electronic Components, Electronics, Music Theory, Digital Communications, Hardware Design, Patch Management, Embedded Systems, System Configuration, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Music Performance, Dataflow, Data Sharing, Creative Design, Programming Principles, Other Programming Languages

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    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Aprendizajes en Ingeniería y Agricultura con Arduino: Construcción y automatización de un invernadero

    Skills you'll gain: Automation Engineering, Automation, Control Systems, Water Sustainability, Electronics, Embedded Software, Sustainable Technologies, Embedded Systems, Integrated Development Environments, Engineering, Environmental Monitoring, Electronic Components, Programming Principles, Construction

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    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arm

    Cortex-M Software Development Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, System Programming, Software Development Tools, Embedded Systems, Software Development, Debugging, Microarchitecture, Build Tools, Application Security, C (Programming Language), Application Development, Computer Architecture, C++ (Programming Language), System Configuration, Performance Tuning

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    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Writing Secure Code in C++

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, C and C++, Application Security, Computer Programming Tools, System Programming, C++ (Programming Language), Software Development Tools, Exploit development, C (Programming Language), Security Software, Debugging, Security Engineering, Security Testing, Interoperability, Unix, Embedded Software, Information Systems Security, OS Process Management, Embedded Systems, Programming Principles

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    36 reviews

    Intermediate Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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    Arm

    Advanced Armv8-M Features

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Memory Management, Embedded Software, Microarchitecture, Embedded Systems, System Programming, Secure Coding, System Configuration, Digital Signal Processing, Security Controls, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Authentications

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    Advanced Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    Ɖcole Polytechnique FĆ©dĆ©rale de Lausanne

    Enseignes et afficheurs Ć  LED

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Display Devices, Computer Displays, Electronics, Hardware Design, Semiconductors, Electronic Hardware, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Computational Logic, Embedded Software, Remote Access Systems, Control Systems, C (Programming Language)

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    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    IoT Hardware Projects with SwiftIO Playground

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Wireless Networks, Application Development, Display Devices, Interactive Design, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Real Time Data

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Aplicaciones musicales con Arduino

    Skills you'll gain: Electronic Hardware, Electronic Components, Electronics, Hardware Design, Music, Musical Composition, Embedded Systems, System Configuration, Music Theory, Digital Communications, Creative Design, Programming Principles, Physics

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    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arm

    Getting Started with Machine Learning at the Edge on Arm

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Data Processing, Embedded Software, Data Preprocessing, Model Optimization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Training, Convolutional Neural Networks, Feature Engineering, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Machine Learning, Model Deployment, Microarchitecture

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    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Arduino For Beginners - 2023 Complete Course

    Skills you'll gain: Electronic Components, Electronic Systems, Electronics, Programming Principles, Electronic Hardware, Hardware Design, Display Devices, Robotics, Data Persistence, Computer Programming Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Embedded Systems, Development Environment, Automation Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Digital Communications, Data Storage

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    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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    Edge Impulse

    Edge AI Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Machine Learning Methods, Anomaly Detection, Convolutional Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Internet Of Things, Product Engineering, Embedded Systems, Data Processing, Industrial Engineering, Data Science, Product Development

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    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • C Programming: Using Linux Tools and Libraries - 7:Ā Dartmouth College
  • Programación musical con software libre:Ā Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MĆ©xico
  • Aprendizajes en IngenierĆ­a y Agricultura con Arduino: Construcción y automatización de un invernadero:Ā Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • Cortex-M Software Development Fundamentals:Ā Arm
  • Writing Secure Code in C++:Ā Infosec
  • Advanced Armv8-M Features:Ā Arm
  • Enseignes et afficheurs Ć  LED: École Polytechnique FĆ©dĆ©rale de Lausanne
  • IoT Hardware Projects with SwiftIO Playground:Ā Packt
  • Aplicaciones musicales con Arduino:Ā Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MĆ©xico
  • Getting Started with Machine Learning at the Edge on Arm:Ā Arm

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