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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


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    High-Performance and Parallel Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Architecture, Microarchitecture, Bash (Scripting Language), Distributed Computing, Scalability, Memory Management, Shell Script, Computer Systems, File I/O, Big Data, Linux Commands, Cloud Development, C and C++, Computer Programming Tools, Linux, Computing Platforms, Data Import/Export, C++ (Programming Language), Communication Systems, C (Programming Language)

    3.8 stars, 183 reviews, Advanced, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.8 (183) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Mastering Operating Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Linux, Package and Software Management, Shell Script, Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Linux Commands, Microsoft Windows, Unix Shell, User Accounts, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, Linux Servers, Systems Administration, Unix, Operating Systems, Desktop Support, Windows Servers, System Configuration, Security Management

    4.6 stars, 162 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (162) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Modelos de diseño instruccional para ambientes digitales

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Instructional Design, Pedagogy, Course Development, Instructional Strategies, Planning, Strategic Planning, Design Strategies, Quality Assurance, Emerging Technologies

    4.7 stars, 450 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (450) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1b

    Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, General Networking, Network Architecture, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, System Configuration, Wide Area Networks, Servers

    4.5 stars, 295 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (295) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Clinical Trials Data Management and Quality Assurance

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Data Management, Data Quality, Quality Assurance, Clinical Trial Management Systems, Case Report Forms, Clinical Trials, Data Maintenance, Clinical Monitoring, Data Cleansing, Data Management, Data Integrity, Clinical Research, Microsoft Excel, Data Compilation, Data Collection, Data Sharing, Data Security, Treatment Planning, Statistical Analysis

    4.7 stars, 193 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (193) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    U.S. Health Law Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Systems, Medicaid, Medicare, Managed Care, Health Care, Personal Injury Law, Health Care Administration, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Court Systems, Legal Risk, Plaintiff, Lawsuits, Informed Consent, Civil Law, Litigation and Civil Justice, Case Law, Adjudication

    4.9 stars, 268 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (268) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of New Mexico

    Desarrollo de Aplicaciones Web: Conceptos Básicos

    Skills you'll gain: Middleware, Application Frameworks, Web Applications, Model View Controller, Web Frameworks, Version Control, Web Development Tools, Agile Software Development, Git (Version Control System), Software Engineering, Data Store, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Software Development, Agile Methodology, Database Development, User Interface (UI), Back-End Web Development, Ruby on Rails, Javascript

    4.3 stars, 143 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (143) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Arm

    Arm Cortex-M Architecture and Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Performance Tuning, System Programming, Software Development Tools, Embedded Systems, Memory Management, Microarchitecture, Software Development, Hardware Architecture, Debugging, System Software, Secure Coding, Build Tools, Application Security, Computer Architecture, System Configuration, Programming Principles, C (Programming Language), Digital Signal Processing, Application Development

    4.7 stars, 210 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (210) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Proactive Computer Security

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Penetration Testing, Metasploit, Security Testing, Security Strategy, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Information Systems Security, Exploitation techniques, Security Controls, Data Sharing

    4.7 stars, 268 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (268) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Business Continuity, Cryptographic Protocols, Network Security, Cryptography, Encryption, User Provisioning, Security Management, Penetration Testing, ISO/IEC 27001, Threat Management, Network Performance Management, Information Systems Security, Network Architecture, Cyber Operations, Data Management, Software Development Methodologies, Cybersecurity, Configuration Management, White-Box Testing

    4.8 stars, 181 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (181) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EC-Council

    Digital Forensics Essentials (DFE)

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Data Integrity, Network Analysis, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, Linux Commands, Web Applications, File Systems

    4.7 stars, 192 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (192) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Introduction to Hearing Loss

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Anatomy, Communication Disorders, Pathology, Medical Terminology, Physiology, Medical Devices, Neurology, Surgery, Patient Treatment

    4.8 stars, 493 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular embedded systems courses

  • High-Performance and Parallel Computing: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Mastering Operating Systems: Illinois Tech
  • Modelos de diseño instruccional para ambientes digitales: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1b: Illinois Tech
  • Clinical Trials Data Management and Quality Assurance: Johns Hopkins University
  • U.S. Health Law Fundamentals: University of Pennsylvania
  • Desarrollo de Aplicaciones Web: Conceptos Básicos: University of New Mexico
  • Arm Cortex-M Architecture and Software Development: Arm
  • Proactive Computer Security: University of Colorado System
  • CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional: Packt

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