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Microcontroller Courses

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.

Popular Microcontroller Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Embedded Software and Hardware Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Data Structures, System Programming, Microarchitecture, C (Programming Language), Memory Management, Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Software Design, Maintainability, Computer Programming Tools, System Configuration, Code Reusability, Peripheral Devices

    4.5 stars, 532 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (532) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Embedded Systems Software and Development Environments

    Skills you'll gain: Software Configuration Management, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Configuration Management, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Memory Management, Build Tools, Software Development Tools, C (Programming Language), Development Environment, Program Development, Code Review, Software Technical Review, Software Design, Debugging, Make.com

    4.5 stars, 658 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (658) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    The Arduino Platform and C Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, C (Programming Language), C and C++, Electronic Components, Computer Hardware, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Electronics Engineering, Program Development, Software Installation, Development Environment, Digital Communications, Build Tools

    4.7 stars, 7.2K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (7.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Digital Systems: From Logic Gates to Processors

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Systems Design, Microarchitecture, System Design and Implementation, Technical Design, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Digital Design, Design Software, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Simulations

    4.3 stars, 862 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (862) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • E

    EDUCBA

    Embedded C Programming Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Debugging, Embedded Systems, Memory Management, Integrated Development Environments, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, C and C++, Software Development Tools, System Programming, Eclipse (Software), Build Tools, Programming Principles, Data Storage

    4.7 stars, 74 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (74) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    From Schematic to PCB: Layout Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: USB, Electronic Hardware, Hardware Design, Electronics, Electrical Systems, Electronic Systems, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Power, Electronic Components, Computer-Aided Design, Schematic Diagrams, Drafting and Engineering Design, Design, Design Specifications, Design Strategies, Verification And Validation, Data Import/Export

    4.1 stars, 7 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arm

    Armv8-M Architecture Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Memory Management, System Programming, Embedded Software, Hardware Architecture, Embedded Systems, Computer Architecture, Programming Principles, System Configuration, Debugging

    4.7 stars, 53 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (53) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Princeton University

    Computer Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Memory Management, Hardware Architecture, Computer Engineering, Systems Architecture, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning

    4.7 stars, 3.9K reviews, Advanced, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (3.9K) · Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Architecting Smart IoT Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Threat Modeling, Systems Architecture, Hardening, Debugging, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, System Programming, Internet Of Things, Security Engineering, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Operating Systems, Performance Tuning, System Requirements, Network Protocols, OS Process Management

    4.4 stars, 362 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (362) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Arm

    Arm Cortex-M Processors Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Hardware Architecture, System Requirements, Product Support

    4.7 stars, 147 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (147) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Introduction to AutoSAR

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Development, Software Design, Software Architecture, Embedded Systems, Configuration Management, Development Environment, Middleware, Systems Architecture, Application Development, Extensible Markup Language (XML), System Configuration, Application Frameworks

    4.6 stars, 345 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (345) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • A

    Arm

    Computer Architecture Essentials on Arm

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Simulations, Computer Hardware, Performance Tuning, Memory Management, Dependency Analysis

    4.8 stars, 8 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular microcontroller courses

  • Embedded Software and Hardware Architecture: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Embedded Systems Software and Development Environments: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The Arduino Platform and C Programming: University of California, Irvine
  • Digital Systems: From Logic Gates to Processors: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Embedded C Programming Essentials: EDUCBA
  • From Schematic to PCB: Layout Fundamentals: Coursera
  • Armv8-M Architecture Fundamentals: Arm
  • Computer Architecture: Princeton University
  • Architecting Smart IoT Devices: 28DIGITAL
  • Arm Cortex-M Processors Overview: Arm

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