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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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    Google

    Google Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Network Security, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Hardening, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Awareness, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Network Protocols, Endpoint Detection and Response, Bash (Scripting Language), Debugging, Linux, Web Presence, Python Programming, SQL

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    67K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Linux Embedded System Topics and Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Embedded Software, Agile Software Development, Embedded Systems, Software Testing, Development Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Agile Project Management, Git (Version Control System), Docker (Software), Containerization, Linux, System Programming, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Application Deployment, Operating Systems, File Systems, Internet Of Things, Build Tools

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Embedded Systems Object-Oriented Programming in C and C++

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Testing, System Programming, C (Programming Language), Development Environment, Verification And Validation, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming Tools, Code Reusability, System Configuration, Peripheral Devices, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Google

    Google IT Support

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Computer Networking, Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management, Network Troubleshooting, Version Control, IT Automation, Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, Network Administration, Information Systems Security, TCP/IP, Git (Version Control System), Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Network Security, General Networking, Ruby (Programming Language), Desktop Support, Web Presence, Interviewing Skills

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    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    214K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Siemens

    Introduction to Model-Based Systems Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Unified Modeling Language, Systems Engineering, Systems Design, Systems Architecture, Engineering Software, Enterprise Modeling, Systems Analysis, Product Lifecycle Management, Process Modeling, Diagram Design, Solution Architecture, System Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Cloud Computing

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    71 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Cybersecurity Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Digital Forensics, Cyber Threat Hunting, Email Security, Incident Response, IT Service Management, Cloud Computing, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Network Security, Malware Protection, Networking Hardware, Service Management, Identity and Access Management, Penetration Testing, Database Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Interviewing Skills, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment

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    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    28K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Real-Time Embedded Systems Concepts and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Electronic Hardware, Electronic Systems, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Service Level, System Configuration, Algorithms

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    98 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Google IT Automation with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Debugging, Cloud Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Test Automation, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Technical Communication, Web Services, Email Automation, Web Presence, Automation, Python Programming, Interviewing Skills, Configuration Management, Program Development, Programming Principles

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    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    55K reviews

    Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Science: Foundations using R

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Exploratory Data Analysis, R (Software), Version Control, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Science, Data Wrangling, Data Visualization, Data Processing, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Programming, Statistical Visualization, Ggplot2, Knitr, Data Sharing, GitHub, Machine Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    48K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Extract, Transform, Load, Database Administration, Apache Spark, Data Warehousing, Web Scraping, Data Pipelines, Apache Hadoop, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Design, Database Management, Linux Commands, SQL, IBM Cognos Analytics, Data Store, Generative AI, Professional Networking, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Data Science

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    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    62K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Hardware Security

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Security Engineering, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Hardening, Computer Security, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Architecture Review, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Cryptographic Protocols, Microarchitecture, Cryptography, Systems Design, Encryption, Exploitation techniques, Functional Design, Emerging Technologies

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    693 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Edge Impulse

    Computer Vision with Embedded Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Transfer Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Embedded Systems, Deep Learning, Model Deployment, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Model Training, Machine Learning, Computer Programming, Classification Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Python Programming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    165 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Google Cybersecurity: Google
  • Linux Embedded System Topics and Projects: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Embedded Systems Object-Oriented Programming in C and C++: Packt
  • Google IT Support: Google
  • Introduction to Model-Based Systems Engineering: Siemens
  • IBM Cybersecurity Analyst: IBM
  • Real-Time Embedded Systems Concepts and Practices: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Google IT Automation with Python: Google
  • Data Science: Foundations using R: Johns Hopkins University
  • IBM Data Engineering: IBM

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