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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  • University of California San Diego

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Peripheral Devices, Computer Hardware, Wireless Networks, Digital Communications, Prototyping

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    159 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: Automation, Prototyping, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Electronic Components, Embedded Systems, Electronics, Debugging

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    630 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free

    Coursera

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

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial

    Dartmouth College

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Linux, Embedded Systems, Linux Servers, Computer Engineering, File Systems, Unix, Operating Systems, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Open Source Technology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    33 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Politecnico di Milano

    Skills you'll gain: Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Computer Architecture, Microarchitecture, Hardware Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Systems Design, Embedded Systems, System Design and Implementation, Software Design, Cloud Computing

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial

    Dartmouth College

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Software Visualization, Computer Engineering, Embedded Software, System Programming, Computer Programming, Operating Systems, Data Structures, Linux

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    62 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electronics, Electronic Systems, Electronic Hardware, Electronic Components, Control Systems, Hardware Design, Embedded Systems, Programming Principles, Computer Programming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    2.5K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial

    University of California San Diego

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Development, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Internet Of Things, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Linux Administration, Software Installation, Embedded Systems, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Restful API

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    42 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Process Control, Machine Controls, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Automation Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Embedded Software, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, Electronics, Laboratory Equipment, Electronics Engineering, Test Equipment, Medical Imaging, Medical Devices, Performance Tuning, Electronic Components, Mechanical Design, Reliability, Product Testing

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    316 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • University of California San Diego

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Unit Testing, System Testing, Software Design Documents, Software Development, Technical Communication, Software Documentation, Mobile Development, System Design and Implementation, Embedded Systems, Innovation, Creative Design

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
    10 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial

    Dartmouth College

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Linux, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Software Development Tools, Debugging

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    56 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Communications, Communication Systems, Image Analysis, Telecommunications, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, Electronics, Engineering Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Quantitative Research, Systems Of Measurement, Computer Hardware

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    83 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks