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    Embedded systems courses can help you learn how to design and program specialized computing devices that power everything from smartphones to smart appliances.

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    Find the Best Embedded Systems Course for Your Goals

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      UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

      Introduction to Systems Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Engineering, Conceptual Design, Systems Design, Requirements Analysis, Systems Development Life Cycle, Requirements Elicitation, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Engineering Design Process, System Design and Implementation, Concept Of Operations, Configuration Management, Prototyping, System Requirements, Design Reviews, Verification And Validation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      824 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Cadence Design Systems: Essential Guide

      Skills you'll gain: Electronic Systems, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Design Reviews, Hardware Design, Computer-Aided Design, Design Software, Engineering Design Process, Schematic Diagrams, Simulation and Simulation Software, Verification And Validation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Pointers and Memory in C: Build a Rocket Display Module

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, C (Programming Language), Software Development

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, User Story, Real-Time Operating Systems, Model Based Systems Engineering, Unsupervised Learning, New Product Development, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Failure Analysis, Delegation Skills, Sampling (Statistics), Supplier Management, Sustainability Reporting, Accountability, Data Ethics, Data Mining, Goal Setting, Proposal Writing, Generative AI, Process Capability, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

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      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      L&T EduTech

      VLSI chip design with CPS for Industrial Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Electronic Systems, PIC Microcontrollers, Computer Systems, Internet Of Things, Automation, Vibrations, System Programming, Control Systems, C (Programming Language), Programmable Logic Controllers, Hardware Architecture, Peripheral Devices, Electronics, Wireless Networks, Medical Equipment and Technology, Electric Power Systems, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Chip based VLSI design for Industrial Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Electronics, Hardware Design, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Electronics Engineering, Serial Peripheral Interface, Computational Logic, Electrical Engineering, Computer Architecture, Schematic Diagrams, Semiconductors, Electronic Hardware, Electronic Components, Internet Of Things, Programmable Logic Controllers, Low Voltage, Embedded Software, Electronic Systems, Network Protocols, Embedded Systems

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      134 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Semiconductor Packaging

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Process Control, Semiconductors, Quality Assurance, Verification And Validation, Electronics Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Standards, Electronics, Process Improvement, Process Analysis, Reliability, Electronic Components, Electronic Systems, Computer Hardware, Thermal Management, Scalability, Systems Integration, Technology Roadmaps

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      227 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Developing Industrial Internet of Things

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Internet Of Things, Data Presentation, Real-Time Operating Systems, Machine Learning Algorithms, Debugging, Failure Analysis, Product Planning, File Systems, Embedded Systems, Product Requirements, Project Planning, Big Data, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Information Systems Security, Cyber Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Application Security, Technical Communication

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      4.6
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      825 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Free Trial
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      Dartmouth College

      C Programming with Linux

      Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, C (Programming Language), Linux Commands, Linux, Computer Programming Tools, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Programming Principles, Computer Engineering, Linux Servers, File Systems, System Programming, Build Tools, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Software Documentation, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Debugging

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      408 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      UX and Interface Design for Embedded Systems

      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

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Advanced Embedded Systems with Arduino

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Serial Peripheral Interface, USB, Program Development, Data Storage, Prototyping, Display Devices, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California, Irvine

      Programming for the Internet of Things Project

      Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Functional Requirement, Systems Design, Requirements Analysis, System Design and Implementation, Prototyping, Computer Hardware, Python Programming

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      944 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Introduction to Systems Engineering: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
    • Cadence Design Systems: Essential Guide: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Pointers and Memory in C: Build a Rocket Display Module: Coursera Project Network
    • Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder
    • VLSI chip design with CPS for Industrial Applications: L&T EduTech
    • Chip based VLSI design for Industrial Applications: L&T EduTech
    • Semiconductor Packaging: Arizona State University
    • Developing Industrial Internet of Things: University of Colorado Boulder
    • C Programming with Linux: Dartmouth College
    • UX and Interface Design for Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder

    Why Learn Embedded Systems?

    Embedded systems are specialized computing units built into devices to control functions in everything from smartphones and cars to medical equipment and industrial machines. They combine hardware and software to perform real-time tasks reliably and efficiently. Learning embedded systems can help you develop in-demand skills for engineering, robotics, and smart technology innovation.

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