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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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    Rice University

    Parallel, Concurrent, and Distributed Programming in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Event-Driven Programming, Distributed Computing, Java Programming, Dataflow, Java, OS Process Management, Scala Programming, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Servers, Application Frameworks, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Computer Science, Functional Design, Scalability

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Linux System Programming and Introduction to Buildroot

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Linux, Linux Administration, File Systems, Shell Script, Package and Software Management, Electrical Engineering

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    155 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Convolutional Neural Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Convolutional Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Transfer Learning, Deep Learning, Fine-tuning, Artificial Neural Networks, Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Embeddings, Model Training, Network Architecture

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MathWorks

    Systems Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, Systems Development, Functional Design, Requirements Analysis, System Requirements, Functional Requirement, Verification And Validation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    295 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    The Data Scientist’s Toolbox

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Version Control, Data Science, R (Software), Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Software Versioning, Data Literacy, General Science and Research, Data Analysis, R Programming, Development Environment, Statistical Reporting, Software Installation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM Data Management

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Storytelling, SQL, Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Database Design, Data Security, Data Migration, Data Governance, Data Presentation, Descriptive Statistics, Data Store, Data Management, Relational Databases, Databases, Data Architecture, Excel Formulas, Business Intelligence

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    19K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    Introduction to Systems Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Engineering, Systems Development, Systems Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, Functional Requirement, Product Lifecycle Management, Design Strategies, System Design and Implementation, Software Development Methodologies

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Developing a Systems Mindset

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Planning, Project Planning, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Business Leadership, Team Building, Community Outreach, Business Systems, Community Development, Problem Solving, Project Management, Organizational Strategy, Relationship Building, Root Cause Analysis, Communication Strategies

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    181 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Politecnico di Milano

    FPGA computing systems: Background knowledge and introductory materials

    Skills you'll gain: Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, System Design and Implementation, Hardware Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Distributed Computing, Computer Systems, Computing Platforms, System Configuration, Embedded Systems

    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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    IoT Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Infrastructure Security, Emerging Technologies, Data Science, Embedded Systems, Network Infrastructure, General Networking, Network Planning And Design, Amazon Web Services, Middleware, Communication Systems, Health Technology, Cloud Platforms, Digital Communications, Hardware Architecture, Computing Platforms

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Generative AI for IT Systems Analysts and Architects

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Process Modeling, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Business Workflow Analysis, Systems Analysis, AI Workflows, AI literacy, Process Optimization, Miro AI, Process Mapping, Systems Architecture, Solution Architecture, Software Architecture, Systems Thinking, Responsible AI, Machine Learning, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Communications, Technical Consulting

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    28DIGITAL

    Web Connectivity and Security in Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Security Requirements Analysis, Network Architecture, Network Security, Internet Of Things, Cybersecurity, Web Services, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Encryption, Embedded Systems, Network Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Communication Systems, Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), TCP/IP, Web Applications, Restful API, Information Privacy

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Parallel, Concurrent, and Distributed Programming in Java: Rice University
  • Linux System Programming and Introduction to Buildroot: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Convolutional Neural Networks: DeepLearning.AI
  • Systems Engineering: MathWorks
  • The Data Scientist’s Toolbox: Johns Hopkins University
  • IBM Data Management: IBM
  • Introduction to Systems Engineering: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
  • Developing a Systems Mindset: University of Colorado Boulder
  • FPGA computing systems: Background knowledge and introductory materials: Politecnico di Milano
  • IoT Devices: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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