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      Copenhagen Business School

      Digital Competition in Financial Services

      Skills you'll gain: Technology Strategies, FinTech, Digital Transformation, Business Technologies, Financial Services, Financial Regulation, Business Strategy, Market Dynamics, Competitive Analysis, Business Modeling, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Governance

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      987 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      Salesforce

      Lead Management in Salesforce

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Development, Salesforce, Lead Generation, Sales Support, Sales Pipelines, Sales Enablement, Campaign Management, Sales Process, Sales Operations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Data Import/Export, Data Cleansing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      359 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Engineering Systems in Motion: Dynamics of Particles and Bodies in 2D Motion

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Structural Engineering, Torque (Physics), Vibrations, Engineering, Physics, Civil Engineering, Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      743 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Motion Planning for Self-Driving Cars

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Computer Vision, Predictive Modeling, Scenario Testing, Data Structures, Spatial Data Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      481 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Google Workspace Core Services

      Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Gmail, Service Management, Scripting, Automation, Document Management, File Management, Collaborative Software, Configuration Management, Data Sharing, Data Storage

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SAP

      Understanding the Enterprise Systems Environment

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Cloud Computing Architecture, Systems Design, Cloud Computing, SAP Applications, Cybersecurity, Software As A Service, Systems Analysis, Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Resource Planning, Business Technologies, Data Modeling, Business Process Automation, Application Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      204 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      Copenhagen Business School

      FinTech and the Transformation in Financial Services

      Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Payment Systems, Financial Services, International Finance, Mobile Banking, Digital Transformation, Financial Regulations, Financial Market, Banking, Emerging Technologies, Regulatory Compliance, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Data Engineer Professional Certificate en Español

      Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Google Cloud Platform, Data Pipelines, Real Time Data, Data Processing, Systems Design, Cloud Engineering, Data Lakes, Big Data, Dashboard, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Infrastructure, Data Visualization, Data Warehousing, Quality Assurance, Extract, Transform, Load, Cloud Storage, Unstructured Data, Data Visualization Software, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      795 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      DeepLearning.AI

      Multi AI Agent Systems with crewAI

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, Business Process Automation, Automation, AI Personalization, Debugging, Prompt Engineering, Coordinating, Prioritization

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      178 reviews

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Free Trial
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Machine Learning: Theory and Hands-on Practice with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Dimensionality Reduction, Applied Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Matplotlib, Random Forest Algorithm, Predictive Modeling, Python Programming, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Science, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Mathematical Modeling

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      3.6
      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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      114 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      VLSI CAD Part II: Layout

      Skills you'll gain: Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Hardware Design, Computer-Aided Design, Electronic Hardware, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Semiconductors, Network Routing, Computational Logic, Data Structures, Algorithms, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      281 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free
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      Princeton University

      Computer Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, Computer Engineering, Distributed Computing, Operating Systems, Performance Tuning, Scalability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.6K reviews

      Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Digital Competition in Financial Services: Copenhagen Business School
    • Lead Management in Salesforce: Salesforce
    • Engineering Systems in Motion: Dynamics of Particles and Bodies in 2D Motion: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Motion Planning for Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto
    • Google Workspace Core Services: Google Cloud
    • Understanding the Enterprise Systems Environment: SAP
    • FinTech and the Transformation in Financial Services: Copenhagen Business School
    • Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Data Engineer Professional Certificate en Español: Google Cloud
    • Multi AI Agent Systems with crewAI: DeepLearning.AI
    • Machine Learning: Theory and Hands-on Practice with Python: University of Colorado Boulder

    Why Learn Embedded Systems?

    Embedded systems are specialized computing units built into devices to control functions in everything from smartphones and cars to medical equipment and industrial machines. They combine hardware and software to perform real-time tasks reliably and efficiently. Learning embedded systems can help you develop in-demand skills for engineering, robotics, and smart technology innovation.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Embedded Systems

    Popular embedded systems courses include Introduction to Embedded Systems Software and Development Environments from the University of Colorado Boulder and An Introduction to Programming the Internet of Things (IoT) Specialization from UC Irvine. These cover C programming, microcontrollers, real-time systems, and IoT applications.‎

    Yes. Many embedded systems courses offer a free audit option. You can access video lessons and reading materials at no cost. To complete assignments or earn a certificate, you’ll need to pay or apply for financial aid.‎

    You’ll learn how embedded systems work, how to program microcontrollers, and how to interact with hardware using C/C++, sensors, and real-time operating systems. Some courses also cover system design, debugging, and building IoT-connected devices.‎

    Some basic programming knowledge—especially in C or C++—is helpful, but many beginner-friendly courses introduce these skills as part of the curriculum. You'll also gain hands-on experience through simulations or hardware-based projects.‎

    Yes. Embedded systems are used in industries like automotive, consumer electronics, healthcare devices, and robotics. Learning these skills through Coursera can help prepare you for roles in embedded software development, IoT engineering, and firmware programming.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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