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    Find the Best Embedded Systems Course for Your Goals

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      MedCerts

      The Heart, Blood, and Lungs

      Skills you'll gain: Pulmonology, Medical Terminology, Cardiology, Respiration, Medical Records, Pathology, Anatomy, Electocardiography, Laboratory Testing, Vital Signs, Biology, Infectious Diseases

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      A Guide to Healthcare Innovation: Principles and Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Product Design, Design Thinking, New Product Development, Health Systems, Commercialization, Ideation, Health Care, Health Technology, Health Policy, Social Sciences, Emerging Technologies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Business Development

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      203 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI Cybersecurity & Privacy for Leaders: A Primer

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Business Ethics, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Threat Detection, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Prompt Engineering, Data Security, Artificial Intelligence

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Boost Your Productivity with GitHub Copilot

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Visual Studio, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Program Development, Generative AI, Software Installation, Application Development

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Institut Mines-Télécom

      Getting started with Augmented Reality

      Skills you'll gain: Augmented Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Mobile Development, Android (Operating System), Image Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Computer Vision, Global Positioning Systems, Prototyping

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      142 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Designing data-intensive applications

      Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Database Design, Scalability, Database Systems, Relational Databases, Unstructured Data, Transaction Processing, Databases, Systems Design, Big Data, Data Architecture, Data Storage Technologies, NoSQL, Data Processing, Maintainability, SQL, Apache Hadoop

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnKartS

      Project Approaches, Lifecycles, and Agile Implementation

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Lean Methodologies, Agile Product Development, Project Management Life Cycle, Organizational Change, Scaled Agile Framework, Sprint Planning, Project Planning, Project Management, Backlogs, Change Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Contract Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Estimation, Governance

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      37 reviews

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Animated Social Media Posts using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Motion Graphics, Animations, Content Creation, Data Sharing, Collaborative Software

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      163 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      MathWorks

      Object Tracking and Motion Detection with Computer Vision

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Matlab, Motion Graphics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Visualization (Computer Graphics), Machine Learning Algorithms

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Introducción a la sustentabilidad: hacia un futuro posible

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Socioeconomics, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environment, Community Development, World History, Environmental Policy, Governance

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Starweaver

      IoT Based System Design: Foundations and Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Emerging Technologies, Embedded Software, Networking Hardware, System Design and Implementation, Software Development, User Experience Design, Automation, Cloud Applications, Systems Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Security, Prototyping, Open Source Technology, Real Time Data, Scalability

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Google Sheets en Español

      Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Google Workspace, Spreadsheet Software, Productivity Software, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization, Collaborative Software, Data Management, Data Sharing, Version Control, Data Import/Export

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      68 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • The Heart, Blood, and Lungs: MedCerts
    • A Guide to Healthcare Innovation: Principles and Practice : Imperial College London
    • Generative AI Cybersecurity & Privacy for Leaders: A Primer: Vanderbilt University
    • Boost Your Productivity with GitHub Copilot: Microsoft
    • Getting started with Augmented Reality: Institut Mines-Télécom
    • Designing data-intensive applications: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Project Approaches, Lifecycles, and Agile Implementation: LearnKartS
    • Create Animated Social Media Posts using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Object Tracking and Motion Detection with Computer Vision: MathWorks
    • Introducción a la sustentabilidad: hacia un futuro posible: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    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.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Embedded Systems

    Popular embedded systems courses include Introduction to Embedded Systems Software and Development Environments from the University of Colorado Boulder and An Introduction to Programming the Internet of Things (IoT) Specialization from UC Irvine. These cover C programming, microcontrollers, real-time systems, and IoT applications.‎

    Yes. Many embedded systems courses offer a free audit option. You can access video lessons and reading materials at no cost. To complete assignments or earn a certificate, you’ll need to pay or apply for financial aid.‎

    You’ll learn how embedded systems work, how to program microcontrollers, and how to interact with hardware using C/C++, sensors, and real-time operating systems. Some courses also cover system design, debugging, and building IoT-connected devices.‎

    Some basic programming knowledge—especially in C or C++—is helpful, but many beginner-friendly courses introduce these skills as part of the curriculum. You'll also gain hands-on experience through simulations or hardware-based projects.‎

    Yes. Embedded systems are used in industries like automotive, consumer electronics, healthcare devices, and robotics. Learning these skills through Coursera can help prepare you for roles in embedded software development, IoT engineering, and firmware programming.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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