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 Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Software Configuration Management, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Build Tools, Software Development Tools, C (Programming Language), Development Environment, Program Development, Software Design, Hardware Architecture, Debugging, Command-Line Interface

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    643 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Network Protocols, Wireless Networks, Computer Hardware, Network Architecture, System Software

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    13K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial

    EDUCBA

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Debugging, System Programming, Hardware Architecture, Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Data Structures, Peripheral Devices

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    102 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Debugging, Peripheral Devices, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Electronic Hardware, System Programming, Electronics, Software Development Tools, Program Development, Hardware Architecture, Data Structures, Microarchitecture, System Configuration, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    238 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Electronic Systems, Verification And Validation, Embedded Systems, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Eclipse (Software), System Design and Implementation, Program Development, Technical Design, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Architecture, Computational Logic, Hardware Architecture, Software Development, Embedded Software, Debugging, Development Environment, Simulations

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    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    1.7K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Internet Of Things, System Software, Peripheral Devices, C (Programming Language), Software Architecture, Simulations, Development Environment, Debugging, Systems Integration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Reliability, Hardware Architecture, Electronic Systems, Performance Tuning, Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Verification And Validation, System Programming, Debugging, Software Design, System Design and Implementation, Linux, Software Technical Review, Operating Systems, Software Systems, Testability, Failure Analysis

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    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    110 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), System Programming, Embedded Software, Software Testing, Embedded Systems, Linux, Agile Software Development, Docker (Software), Git (Version Control System), Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Operating Systems, Shell Script, C++ (Programming Language), Debugging, File Systems, Internet Of Things, OS Process Management, Peripheral Devices

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    149 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Data Structures, System Programming, Microarchitecture, C (Programming Language), Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Integrated Development Environments, Software Design, Maintainability, System Configuration, Development Environment, Peripheral Devices

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    526 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Electronic Systems, Cybersecurity, Automation, Electronics, Sustainable Technologies, Control Systems, Internet Of Things, Software Development, Systems Integration, Reliability, Artificial Intelligence

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    37 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial

    EDUCBA

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Hardware Architecture, Computer Programming, Debugging, Peripheral Devices

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    41 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edge Impulse

    Skills you'll gain: Applied Machine Learning, Embedded Systems, Data Processing, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Ethics, Deep Learning, Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, Computer Programming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    739 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks