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.

Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Software Architecture, Embedded Systems, Systems Architecture, Software Systems, Software Design, Application Design, Software Design Patterns, Maintainability, Performance Tuning, Safety Assurance, Interoperability, Real Time Data, Secure Coding, Scalability, Design Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, AI Orchestration, Workflow Management, AI Enablement, Agentic systems, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, AI Personalization, Business Process Automation, AI Product Strategy, Large Language Modeling, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Expense Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Arizona
Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Physics, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Ancient History, Chemistry, electromagnetics, Biology, Global Positioning Systems, Scientific Methods, Scientific Visualization, Research, Simulations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Mobile Development Tools, System Implementation, System Configuration, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Integration, Simulations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Ansible, Patch Management, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Generative AI, Site Reliability Engineering, System Monitoring, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Incident Management, Problem Management, Continuous Monitoring, IT Automation, Disaster Recovery, Automation, Predictive Analytics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Workflows, LLM Application, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Innovation, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Model Deployment, LLM Application, LangChain, Large Language Modeling, Microservices, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Architecture, Cloud Deployment, Scalability, Cloud Computing Architecture, API Design, Site Reliability Engineering, Kubernetes, Prompt Engineering, Containerization, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Python Programming, Performance Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Hardening, Network Protocols, Cloud Security, Network Architecture, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, TCP/IP, Vulnerability Assessments, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, Network Infrastructure, Firewall, Cloud Computing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Encryption
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Electrical Safety, Electrical Systems, High Voltage, Simulations, Electronic Components, Safety Standards, Estimation, Control Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Thermal Management, Mathematical Modeling, Power Electronics, Electrical Power, Failure Analysis, Probability, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Model Evaluation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Machine Learning Methods
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Management, Database Administration, Data Warehousing, Linux Commands, Data Integrity, Unit Testing, Algorithms, Software Versioning, Command-Line Interface, Software Visualization, Linux, Pseudocode, Query Languages, Collaborative Software, Django (Web Framework), Database Architecture and Administration, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Test Driven Development (TDD)
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Meta
Skills you'll gain: React Native, iOS Development, Core Data (Software), Restful API, Version Control, Apple iOS, User Research, Usability Testing, Apple Xcode, Data Structures, Swift Programming, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), User Interface (UI), Unix Commands, Git (Version Control System), Persona (User Experience), GitHub, Interaction Design, Mobile Development, Javascript
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Test Automation, Unit Testing, Scripting, Software Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Linux Commands, Unix Commands, Development Environment, Operating Systems, Command-Line Interface, File Management, OS Process Management, File Systems, Automation, Python Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months