Embedded Systems

Embedded Systems are specialized computer systems designed to perform dedicated functions within larger electronic or mechanical systems. Coursera's Embedded Systems catalogue equips you with the knowledge and skills crucial for designing and implementing these complex systems. You'll learn about the hardware-software interface, digital signal processing, microcontrollers, and real-time operating systems. Additionally, you'll gain expertise in programming languages typically used in embedded systems such as C or Assembly, and understand how these systems are used in various fields including automotive electronics, telecommunication, medical equipment, and consumer electronics.
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Find the best Embedded Systems course for your goals

  • Status: Free Trial

    EIT Digital

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), Real Time Data, System Design and Implementation, OS Process Management, System Requirements, Computer Architecture, Algorithms, Servers

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    540 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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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    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    11 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • EIT Digital

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, Technical Design, Software Systems, Prototyping, Requirements Analysis

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    311 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    946 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, General Networking, Emerging Technologies, Embedded Software, Communication Systems, Electronic Hardware, Embedded Systems, Information Technology Architecture, Computer Programming Tools, Python Programming, Problem Solving

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    1.8K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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, Persona (User Experience), Usability Testing, Internet Of Things, API Design, User Interface (UI), Amazon Web Services, Embedded Software, Cloud Computing Architecture, Human Computer Interaction, Embedded Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Prototyping, Software Development

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    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    143 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Development, Software Design, Software Architecture, Embedded Systems, Configuration Management, Systems Architecture, Application Development, System Configuration, Application Frameworks

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    205 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • EIT Digital

    Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Theoretical Computer Science, System Testing, System Software, Systems Design, Software Architecture, Embedded Systems

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    182 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, C (Programming Language), Integrated Development Environments, Electronic Components, Development Environment, Computer Hardware, Computer Programming, Electronics Engineering, Digital Communications

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    7.2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Infrastructure Security, Data Science, Embedded Systems, General Networking, Network Planning And Design, Big Data, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Platforms, Computer Hardware

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    519 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Machine Controls, Control Systems, Electrical Systems, Hardware Design, Programmable Logic Controllers, Equipment Design, Electronic Components

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    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    257 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months