Embedded systems courses can help you learn programming languages like C and C++, real-time operating systems, hardware interfacing, and system design principles. You can build skills in debugging, optimizing performance, and integrating sensors and actuators into devices. Many courses introduce tools such as Arduino and Raspberry Pi, which are commonly used for prototyping, along with simulation software that aids in testing and validating system behavior.

Skills you'll gain: Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, Linux Commands, Software Architecture, Bash (Scripting Language), Restful API, Shell Script, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Full-Stack Web Development, Software Design, Flask (Web Framework), Version Control, File Management, Unix Shell, Linux, Application Deployment, Python Programming, NumPy, Data Analysis
★ 4.6 (52K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Web Scraping, Database Design, SQL, IBM DB2, Database Management, Data Store, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Data Architecture, Data Pipelines, Databases, Big Data, Data Storage Technologies, Unit Testing, Data Storage, Database Development, Python Programming, NumPy, Data Analysis
★ 4.6 (60K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Software Design, System Design and Implementation, System Programming, Systems Analysis, Embedded Systems, Requirements Analysis, Operating Systems, Linux, System Requirements, Verification And Validation, Real Time Data, Performance Tuning, Application Performance Management, Performance Testing, System Monitoring, Systems Integration, Computer Vision
★ 3.8 (8) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Literacy, AI Enablement, Data Mining, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Decision Intelligence, Data Processing, Big Data, LLM Application, Information Architecture, AI literacy, Strategic Decision-Making, AI Integrations, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Computing, Data Science, Data Architecture, Leadership
★ 4.7 (100K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Embedded Software, Interactive Design, Human Computer Interaction, Embedded Systems, Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Software Design, Usability, HTML and CSS, Interaction Design, Real-Time Operating Systems, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Technical Design, Internet Of Things, User Experience Design, jQuery, Telecommunications, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
★ 3.7 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Integrated Development Environments, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Internet Of Things, Development Environment, Embedded Software, Software Development Tools, Software Versioning, Embedded Systems, Program Development, Prototyping, Linux, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, Operating Systems, Ubuntu, Peripheral Devices, Android (Operating System), Open Source Technology
★ 3.9 (40) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Control Systems, Industrial Engineering, Computer Systems, C (Programming Language), Peripheral Devices, Wireless Networks, Computer Architecture, Cybersecurity, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Cloud Computing, Electronic Components, Memory Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Planning, Project Planning, Strategic Thinking, Business Leadership, Team Building, Community Outreach, Community Development, Problem Solving, Stakeholder Analysis, Cultural Responsiveness, Project Management, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategies, Relationship Building, Root Cause Analysis, Communication Strategies
★ 4.4 (181) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, Systems Design, Enterprise Modeling, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing and Production, Product Lifecycle Management, Verification And Validation, Process Analysis
★ 4.4 (905) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
Skills you'll gain: Systems Engineering, Systems Development, Construction Management, Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems Architecture, Product Lifecycle Management, System Design and Implementation
★ 4.7 (833) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Functional Design, Hardware Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Distributed Computing, Computer Systems, Computing Platforms, System Configuration, Embedded Systems
★ 4.6 (247) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, Requirements Analysis, Test Engineering, Systems Thinking, Systems Architecture, Test Planning, Systems Design, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Systems Analysis, Systems Development, Risk Management Framework, Requirements Elicitation, System Testing, System Requirements, Acceptance Testing, Development Testing, Verification And Validation, Failure Analysis
★ 4.8 (95) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months