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    Find the Best Embedded Systems Course for Your Goals

    • T

      Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

      Environmental Management & Ethics

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Regulations, Environment, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Environmental Engineering, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Environmental Science, Systems Thinking, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Mitigation, Cost Benefit Analysis, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      409 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      First Order Optical System Design

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Equipment Design, Engineering Calculations, Electrical Engineering, Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Analysis, Performance Tuning, Simulation and Simulation Software, z/OS, Applied Mathematics, Medical Imaging, Linear Algebra, Physics

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      330 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Y

      Yonsei University

      Spatial Data Science and Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Database Management Systems, Big Data, Apache Hadoop, Data Modeling, PostgreSQL, Network Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      520 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      LearnKartS

      Certified Ethical Hacking (v12)

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Penetration Testing, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Security, Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Cloud Computing, Mobile Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Attacks, Security Testing, Cloud Services, Threat Detection, Cloud Infrastructure, Information Systems Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Firewall, Incident Response

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      204 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universitat de Barcelona

      Oceanography: a key to better understand our world

      Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Water Resources, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Chemistry, Environment, Environmental Science, Physics, Biology, Remote Access Systems

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      279 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Alberta

      Service-Oriented Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Service Oriented Architecture, API Design, Web Services, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Microservices, Restful API, Software Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Applications, JSON, Android Development

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      578 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Geneva

      Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Environment and Resource Management, Health Systems, Public Health, International Relations, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Health Care, Socioeconomics, Governance, Medical Science and Research, Political Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Chronic Diseases, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      491 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      D

      Dartmouth College

      C Programming: Pointers and Memory Management - 4

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Washington

      Data Manipulation at Scale: Systems and Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Dataflow, Data Science, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, NoSQL, Apache Spark, Analytics, Distributed Computing, Apache Hadoop, SQL, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Cloud Computing, Scalability, Graph Theory, Algorithms

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      767 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      IBM

      Introduction to NoSQL Databases

      Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, MongoDB, Databases, Apache Cassandra, Distributed Computing, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, IBM Cloud, Query Languages, Data Modeling, JSON, Scalability, Data Manipulation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      350 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      IBM

      Introduction to Business Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Business Analysis, Process Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Digital Transformation, Business Process, Gap Analysis, Business Requirements, Business Transformation, Systems Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management, Change Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      210 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Environmental Management & Ethics: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
    • FinTech and the Transformation in Financial Services: Copenhagen Business School
    • First Order Optical System Design: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Spatial Data Science and Applications: Yonsei University
    • Certified Ethical Hacking (v12): LearnKartS
    • Oceanography: a key to better understand our world: Universitat de Barcelona
    • Service-Oriented Architecture: University of Alberta
    • Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview: University of Geneva
    • C Programming: Pointers and Memory Management - 4: Dartmouth College
    • Data Manipulation at Scale: Systems and Algorithms: University of Washington

    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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