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.

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Programming Principles, Computer Science, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Quantum computing, Computational Thinking, Computer Hardware, Data Storage
★ 4.8 (1.7K) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Anthropic Claude, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, OpenAI API, AI Integrations, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, LLM Application, OpenAI, HTML and CSS, Cloud API, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), ChatGPT, Application Deployment, Mobile Development, API Gateway, Debugging, Artificial Intelligence
★ 4.6 (465) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Java, Program Development, Code Reusability, Software Development, Object Oriented Design, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Software Design, Computational Logic
★ 4.4 (422) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Mobile Development, Android Studio, Android (Operating System), Application Development, User Interface (UI), Application Design, UI Components, Java, Development Environment, Authorization (Computing), Application Lifecycle Management
★ 4.5 (686) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Verification And Validation, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Design Software, Network Model, Model Optimization, Digital Design
★ 4.6 (557) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Computer Hardware, Electronic Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Internet Of Things, Hardware Troubleshooting, System Programming, System Software, Peripheral Devices, System Configuration, Test Tools, C (Programming Language), Computer Architecture, Software Architecture, Development Environment, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Web Applications, Cloud Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Solutions, Information Technology, Cloud Computing, Public Cloud, Network Protocols, IT Infrastructure, Computer Systems, Amazon S3, Web Development, General Networking, Network Security, Web Servers, Operating Systems, Servers, Data Analysis, Project Management
★ 4.8 (537) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Talent Pipelining, Prompt Engineering, Talent Acquisition, Team Performance Management, Performance Management, Smart Goals, Google Gemini, Time Management, Performance Appraisal, Interviewing Skills, Responsible AI, Culture Transformation, Workforce Planning, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Employee Onboarding, Recruitment, Employee Engagement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Prompt Engineering Tools
★ 4.5 (559) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Technology, Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Care, Informatics, Health Information Management, Information Technology, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Systems Analysis, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, System Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Interoperability, Data Literacy, Data Sharing, Medical Imaging, Emerging Technologies
★ 4.3 (609) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Data Encryption Standard, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Information Assurance, Encryption, Exploit development, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cryptographic Protocols, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Metasploit, Application Security, Security Testing, Cyber Security Policies
★ 4 (603) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Emerging Technologies, Distributed Computing, Cloud Platforms, Microsoft Azure, Platform As A Service (PaaS), File Systems, Application Development, Scalability, Data Storage
★ 4.6 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Qualcomm Academy
Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Telecommunications, Emerging Technologies, Communication Systems, Internet Of Things, Digital Communications, Data Security, Technology Strategies, Network Infrastructure, Virtualization
★ 4.8 (742) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months