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      Coursera Project Network

      Getting Started with Linux Terminal

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, File Management, System Configuration, Linux Administration, Package and Software Management, DevOps

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      151 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Michigan

      AI for Energy and Biomedical Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Energy and Utilities, Image Analysis, Medical Imaging, Artificial Intelligence, Electric Power Systems, Bioinformatics, Deep Learning, Generative AI, Applied Machine Learning, Medical Science and Research, Predictive Modeling, Health Informatics, Machine Learning, Anomaly Detection, Pharmacology

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Amazon Web Services

      Security, Compliance, and Governance for AI Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Security, Amazon Web Services, Cyber Governance, Information Systems Security, Security Controls

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      80 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Incrementar - Parte 2 y Controlar

      Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Process Controls, Quality Improvement, Quality Control, Continuous Improvement Process, Predictive Modeling, Production Process, Process Improvement, Kanban Principles, Problem Management, Regression Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Modeling

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      61 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Illinois Tech

      Hardware and Operating System Foundations II

      Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, User Accounts, Command-Line Interface, Systems Administration, Operating Systems, Service Management, System Configuration, Package and Software Management, System Monitoring, Graphical Tools, Software Installation, File Management

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
      U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Optimizing Diversity on Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Diversity, Team Management, Team Building, Team Performance Management, Conflict Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Culture, Employee Engagement

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      179 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      U

      University of Michigan

      Becoming a Social Entrepreneur: Getting Started

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Systems Thinking, Ideation, Needs Assessment, Community Development, Complex Problem Solving, Business Modeling, Analysis, Cultural Diversity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      L

      L&T EduTech

      Fire Protection System

      Skills you'll gain: Construction Inspection, Building Codes, System Requirements, Facility Management and Maintenance, Hydraulics, Plumbing, Water Resources, Safety and Security, Design Specifications, Engineering Calculations, Technical Standard

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California, Irvine

      Games, Sensors and Media

      Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Video Game Development, Swift Programming, Mobile Development, Geographic Information Systems, Game Design, Augmented Reality, Animation and Game Design, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Interface (UI), Global Positioning Systems

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      IBM

      AIX Operating System Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Unix Shell, File Management, File Systems, Unix, Unix Commands, Operating Systems, Command-Line Interface, OS Process Management, System Configuration

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      I

      Indian Institute for Human Settlements

      Shaping Urban Futures

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Community Development, Spatial Analysis, Environmental Issue, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Socioeconomics, Systems Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Research, Big Data, Research Methodologies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Michigan

      Learning Experience Design: Orientation to the Profession

      Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Learning Theory, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Professional Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, User Centered Design, Collaboration, Emerging Technologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      63 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Getting Started with Linux Terminal: Coursera Project Network
    • AI for Energy and Biomedical Applications: University of Michigan
    • Security, Compliance, and Governance for AI Solutions: Amazon Web Services
    • Incrementar - Parte 2 y Controlar: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Hardware and Operating System Foundations II: Illinois Tech
    • Optimizing Diversity on Teams: University of Pennsylvania
    • Becoming a Social Entrepreneur: Getting Started: University of Michigan
    • Fire Protection System: L&T EduTech
    • Games, Sensors and Media: University of California, Irvine
    • AIX Operating System Fundamentals: IBM

    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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