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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


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Real-Time Embedded Systems Theory and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Software Design, Linux, System Design and Implementation, OS Process Management, C (Programming Language), Verification And Validation, Mathematical Modeling, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics

    4.2
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    18 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    28DIGITAL

    Architecting Smart IoT Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Threat Modeling, Systems Architecture, Debugging, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, System Programming, Internet Of Things, Application Security, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Operating Systems, Performance Tuning, Linux, Microsoft Windows

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    345 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Linux System Programming and Introduction to Buildroot

    Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Embedded Systems, Linux, File I/O, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, Operating Systems, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, OS Process Management, Build Tools, C and C++, Cross Platform Development, Debugging, Electrical Engineering

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    140 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Hardware Security

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Security Engineering, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Exploit development, Cryptography, Encryption, Exploitation techniques, Technical Design, Emerging Technologies, System Design and Implementation

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    691 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edge Impulse

    Computer Vision with Embedded Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Transfer Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Embedded Systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Model Deployment, Data Ethics, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Computer Programming, Model Evaluation, Python Programming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    161 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Rapid Prototyping of Embedded Interface Designs

    Skills you'll gain: Human Computer Interaction, Embedded Systems, Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, HTML and CSS, Real-Time Operating Systems, Internet Of Things, jQuery, Mobile Development, Telecommunications, Cross Platform Development, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

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    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Digital Systems: From Logic Gates to Processors

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Systems Design, Technical Design, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Digital Design, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Verification And Validation

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    858 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Pointers and Memory Management - 4

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Software Visualization, Computer Engineering, Embedded Software, System Programming, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Operating Systems, Data Structures, Linux

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    64 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Politecnico di Milano

    FPGA computing systems: Background knowledge and introductory materials

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Technical Design, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Electronic Hardware, Distributed Computing, System Configuration, Cloud Computing Architecture, Computer-Aided Design

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    247 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Internet of Things: Sensing and Actuation From Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Digital Signal Processing, Peripheral Devices, Wireless Networks, Communication Systems, Prototyping

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    159 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Embedded Systems with Arduino

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Electronic Components, USB, Internet Of Things, Control Systems, Automation Engineering, Electronics, Data Storage, Environmental Monitoring, Prototyping, Programming Principles, C (Programming Language)

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Pressure, Force, Motion, and Humidity Sensors

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Machine Controls, Control Systems, Electrical Systems, Hardware Design, Programmable Logic Controllers, Equipment Design, Electronic Components

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    258 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Real-Time Embedded Systems Theory and Analysis: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Architecting Smart IoT Devices: 28DIGITAL
  • Linux System Programming and Introduction to Buildroot: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Hardware Security: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Computer Vision with Embedded Machine Learning: Edge Impulse
  • Rapid Prototyping of Embedded Interface Designs: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Digital Systems: From Logic Gates to Processors: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • C Programming: Pointers and Memory Management - 4: Dartmouth College
  • FPGA computing systems: Background knowledge and introductory materials: Politecnico di Milano
  • Internet of Things: Sensing and Actuation From Devices: University of California San Diego

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