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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


  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Development of Secure Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Internet Of Things, Security Requirements Analysis, Network Architecture, Network Security, Operating Systems, Cybersecurity, Web Services, Encryption, Network Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), System Programming, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Application Development, System Requirements, C (Programming Language), System Design and Implementation, Software Development

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    Starweaver

    Introduction to Automotive Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Cybersecurity, Automation, Electronics, Sustainable Technologies, Control Systems, Electronic Hardware, Internet Of Things, Software Development, Artificial Intelligence, Real Time Data

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    44 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Embedded C Programming Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Debugging, Embedded Systems, Integrated Development Environments, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Software Development Tools

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    71 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    Edge Impulse

    Introduction to Embedded Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Embedded Software, Data Preprocessing, Embedded Systems, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Ethics, Deep Learning, Model Deployment, Convolutional Neural Networks, Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, Computer Programming, Digital Signal Processing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    751 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Codio

    Introduction to Operating Systems

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Operating Systems, OS Process Management, C (Programming Language), System Programming, Unix, Virtualization, Data Integrity, Debugging, File I/O, Linux, Performance Tuning, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Machines, Data Security, Computer Hardware, Scalability, Data Structures

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    318 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Real-Time Embedded Systems Concepts and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Electronic Systems, Service Level, Debugging, Algorithms

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    98 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to FPGA Design for Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Embedded Systems, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Microarchitecture, Schematic Diagrams, Technical Design, Hardware Architecture, Programmable Logic Controllers, System Design and Implementation, Design Software, Software Development Tools, Verification And Validation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Digital Design, Debugging

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Embedded Interface Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Experience Design, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Verification And Validation, Usability Testing, Internet Of Things, Design Research, API Design, Embedded Software, Amazon Web Services, Interactive Design, Cloud Computing Architecture, Human Computer Interaction, Embedded Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, Software Development

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    146 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    ARM Cortex (STM32) Deep Dive: Mastering Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Peripheral Devices, C (Programming Language), System Programming, Hardware Architecture, Data Structures, Debugging, Performance Tuning, Integrated Development Environments, Verification And Validation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    49 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    M2M & IoT Interface Design & Protocols for Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, API Design, Amazon Web Services, Embedded Software, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API), Network Protocols, Microservices, Cloud Applications, Cloud Services, Communication Systems, Embedded Systems, Cloud Technologies, Cybersecurity, Software Development, Wireless Networks

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    125 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Trending in AI
    Trending in AI
    D
    S

    Multiple educators

    Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Transfer Learning, Machine Learning, Jupyter, Applied Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Decision Tree Learning, Model Evaluation, Tensorflow, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), NumPy, Predictive Modeling, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Classification Algorithms, Reinforcement Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    38K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Microcontroller and Industrial Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Peripheral Devices, Integrated Development Environments, Embedded Systems, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Internet Of Things, Microarchitecture, Automation, Real Time Data, Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Prototyping

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    297 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Development of Secure Embedded Systems: 28DIGITAL
  • Introduction to Automotive Embedded Systems: Starweaver
  • Embedded C Programming Essentials: EDUCBA
  • Introduction to Embedded Machine Learning: Edge Impulse
  • Introduction to Operating Systems: Codio
  • Real-Time Embedded Systems Concepts and Practices: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to FPGA Design for Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Embedded Interface Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • ARM Cortex (STM32) Deep Dive: Mastering Embedded Systems: EDUCBA
  • M2M & IoT Interface Design & Protocols for Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder

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