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: Physics, Physical Science, Materials science, Chemistry, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Computational Thinking, Simulations, Applied Mathematics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, Energy and Utilities, System Monitoring, Vibrations, Control Systems, Performance Tuning
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Autoencoders, Convolutional Neural Networks, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Data Ethics, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Reinforcement Learning, Generative AI, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Deployment, Debugging, Artificial Intelligence, Image Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Computer Vision
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Threat Modeling, Encryption, Identity and Access Management, Information Systems Security, Threat Detection, Firewall, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Security Strategy, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Security Awareness, Risk Management Framework
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Build Tools, Software Development Tools, Version Control, Continuous Integration, Software Configuration Management, Apache, Dependency Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Knitr, Collaborative Software, Technical Documentation, Document Management, Technical Writing, Data Sharing, R Programming, YAML, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), File Management, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Version Control
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Calculations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, MySQL, Database Management Systems, Database Management, Data Manipulation, Data Management, SQL, Databases, Query Languages, Data Integration, Data Science
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Attacks, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Infrastructure
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Milestones (Project Management), Goal Setting, Timelines, Project Management Software, Delegation Skills, Project Planning, Project Coordination, Databases, Project Management, Coordinating, Collaborative Software, Team Building, Prioritization
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Business Workflow Analysis, Business Process Automation, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Automation, Model Deployment, Robotic Process Automation, AI Enablement, Performance Measurement, Generative AI, Tool Calling, No-Code Development, Responsible AI, LLM Application, Process Optimization, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), System Monitoring
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Load Balancing, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Networking, Microsoft Azure, Network Troubleshooting, Network Infrastructure, Network Administration, Scalability, Network Security, Computer Networking, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Routing, Virtual Machines
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks