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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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    IBM

    Introduction to Hardware and Operating Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Peripheral Devices, Virtualization, Computer Hardware, System Configuration, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Operating System Administration, Computer Systems, Virtual Machines, Operating Systems, Hardware Troubleshooting, Linux, Software Installation, Technical Support, Mac OS, Computer Architecture, File Systems, Network Infrastructure, Data Storage, User Accounts, Disaster Recovery

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    2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arm

    Build Your First Internet of Things (IoT) Application on Arm

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Mobile Development, Android Development, Emerging Technologies, Cloud Services, Application Design, Wireless Networks, Hardware Architecture, Cloud Computing, Local Area Networks, General Networking, Network Protocols, Communication Systems, Computer Hardware

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 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, Linux Commands, SQL, IBM Cognos Analytics, Data Store, Generative AI, Professional Networking, Data Import/Export, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Data Science

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    62K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), Rmarkdown, Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, R (Software), Regression Analysis, Leaflet (Software), Version Control, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Science, Statistical Inference, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Wrangling, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, GitHub

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    51K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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, System Programming, Programming Principles, Servers, Application Frameworks, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Performance Testing, Functional Design, Data Sharing

    4.6
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    28DIGITAL

    Development of Real-Time Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, System Programming, Systems Design, System Software, C (Programming Language), System Design and Implementation, OS Process Management, System Requirements, Dependency Analysis, Computer Architecture, Systems Analysis, Verification And Validation, Algorithms

    4.6
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Embedded Systems with Arduino

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Electronic Systems, Electronic Hardware, Hardware Design, Electronic Components, USB, Machine Controls, Data Storage Technologies, Control Systems, Automation Engineering, Electronics, Program Development, Data Storage, Data Persistence, Environmental Monitoring, Prototyping, Programming Principles, Display Devices, C (Programming Language)

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    28DIGITAL

    Architecting Smart IoT Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Threat Modeling, Systems Architecture, Hardening, Debugging, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, System Programming, Internet Of Things, Application Security, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Operating Systems, Performance Tuning, System Requirements, Network Protocols

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Total Seminars

    Secure Mobile, IoT & Secure Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Vulnerability Management, Mobile Security, Application Security, IT Security Architecture, Embedded Software, Hardening, Secure Coding, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Security Testing, Security Management, Endpoint Security, Web Applications, Internet Of Things, Security Software, Security Awareness, Security Strategy, API Testing, SQL

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Operating Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Operating Systems, Operating System Administration, Memory Management, OS Process Management, System Software, System Programming, Command-Line Interface, Linux Administration, File Systems, System Monitoring, Performance Tuning, Package and Software Management, Systems Architecture, File Management, Algorithms, Cloud Platforms, User Accounts, Security Controls, Data Sharing

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Introduction to AutoSAR

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Development, Software Design, Software Architecture, Embedded Systems, Software Systems, Middleware, Systems Architecture, Extensible Markup Language (XML), System Configuration, Application Frameworks, Interoperability, Event-Driven Programming, Communication Systems

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    314 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Foundations of Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Security Management, Network Security, Cyber Risk, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Information Assurance, Data Ethics, Network Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    42K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introduction to Hardware and Operating Systems: IBM
  • Build Your First Internet of Things (IoT) Application on Arm: Arm
  • IBM Data Engineering: IBM
  • Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
  • Parallel, Concurrent, and Distributed Programming in Java: Rice University
  • Development of Real-Time Systems: 28DIGITAL
  • Advanced Embedded Systems with Arduino: Packt
  • Architecting Smart IoT Devices: 28DIGITAL
  • Secure Mobile, IoT & Secure Applications : Total Seminars
  • Operating Systems: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

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