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.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Requirements Analysis, White-Box Testing, Software Architecture, Acceptance Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Unified Modeling Language, Software Development Life Cycle, Configuration Management, Software Quality Assurance, Debugging, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Software Engineering, Software Testing, Object Oriented Design, Functional Requirement, Data Modeling, Systems Design, Project Management, Project Planning
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Telecommunications, Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Emerging Technologies, Communication Systems, Mobile Security, Digital Communications, Computer Networking, Network Protocols, Global Positioning Systems
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Anomaly Detection, Microsoft Azure, Data Ethics, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Natural Language Processing, AI literacy, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Anatomy, Neurology, Physiology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Florida
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutritional Assessment, Preventative Care, Behavior Management, Anatomy, Vital Signs, Physiology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Infectious Diseases, First Aid, Ancient History
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Rochester
Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Music, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Electronic Components, Electronic Hardware, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Systems, Music Theory, Electrical Systems, Hardware Design, Electrical Wiring, Vibrations, General Construction and Construction Labor, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, CI/CD, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), GitHub, C# (Programming Language), HTML and CSS, SQL, Database Management, Azure DevOps, Object Oriented Design, Continuous Integration, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), ASP.NET, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Development, Secure Coding, .NET Framework, Graph Theory
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Unilever
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Descriptive Analytics, Data Storytelling, Supply Chain, Data Presentation, Supply Chain Management, Demand Planning, Data Literacy, Presentations, Supply Chain Systems, Supply Chain Planning, Process Improvement, Data Management, Process Improvement and Optimization, Data Lakes, Supply Management, Predictive Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Problem Solving
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Collaborative Software, Learning Management Systems, Collaboration, Digital pedagogy, Discussion Facilitation, Test Tools
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, LangGraph, Agentic Workflows, LangChain, LLM Application, Tool Calling, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Prompt Patterns, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Engineering, AI Integrations, Application Development, Data Visualization, Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Risking
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Jira (Software), Product Roadmaps, Collaborative Software, Kanban Principles, Project Coordination, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Issue Tracking, Agile Project Management, Project Management Software
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: GitHub Copilot, Responsible AI, Cloud Development, Microsoft Azure, Anomaly Detection, Image Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Cloud Applications, Software Development, Text Mining, Unsupervised Learning, Cloud Deployment, Natural Language Processing, Data Store, Cloud Hosting, Data Storage, Computer Vision, Cloud Computing, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months