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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Software Testing, Agile Software Development, Embedded Systems, Docker (Software), Git (Version Control System), Linux Administration, System Programming, Linux, C++ (Programming Language), Internet Of Things, File Systems
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Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Experience Design, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Verification And Validation, UI/UX Research, Human Computer Interaction, Persona (User Experience), Usability Testing, User Centered Design, Embedded Systems, Wireframing, Prototyping, Unified Modeling Language
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Product Strategy, Responsible AI, Automation, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Estimation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Electrical Power, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Systems, Power Electronics, Failure Analysis, Electronic Components, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Engineering, Thermal Management, Control Systems, High Voltage, Probability, Electronic Systems, Energy and Utilities, Matlab, Statistical Methods, Analytical Testing, Numerical Analysis
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Process Design, Operational Excellence, Business Operations, Operational Efficiency, Process Mapping, Operational Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Process Analysis, Business Strategy, Customer Service, Market Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Embedded Systems, Program Development, Computer Engineering, Development Environment, Algorithms, Data Structures, System Programming, Computer Programming, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Performance Tuning, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Systems Engineering, Software Systems, System Software, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, System Design and Implementation, Software Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Linux
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Computer Systems, Operating Systems, Generative AI, Business Systems, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Security, Servers, Security Awareness, Computer Hardware, Information Systems Security, Computer Architecture, Data Storage, Patch Management, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Software Design, Software Architecture, Verification And Validation, System Design and Implementation, Code Review, System Programming, Real Time Data, Performance Testing, Linux, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Debugging
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

EIT Digital
Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Software Engineering, System Testing, Software Development, Verification And Validation, Integration Testing, Performance Testing, Cloud-Based Integration, Systems Integration, System Implementation, Computer Vision, Innovation, Encryption, Algorithms
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Computer Systems, Internet Of Things, System Programming, C (Programming Language), Hardware Architecture, Peripheral Devices, Wireless Networks, Computer Architecture, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Development Environment, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Clemson University
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, MySQL, Database Management Systems, Database Theory, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Development, Performance Tuning, SQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Transaction Processing, Data Modeling, NoSQL, Query Languages, Data Integrity, Data Manipulation, Distributed Computing
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Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months