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    Embedded systems courses can help you learn how to design and program specialized computing devices that power everything from smartphones to smart appliances.

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    Find the Best Embedded Systems Course for Your Goals

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of Pennsylvania

      Management Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: People Management, Employee Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Decision Making, Organizational Change, Organizational Structure, Performance Appraisal, Team Motivation, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Compensation Management, Job Analysis, Recruitment, Leadership, Change Management, Constructive Feedback

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      516 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yale University

      America's Written Constitution

      Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Case Law, Political Sciences, Public Safety and National Security, Social Studies, Civil Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      452 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      e-Learning Ecologies: Innovative Approaches to Teaching and Learning for the Digital Age

      Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Collaborative Software, Education Software and Technology, Pedagogy, Learning Management Systems, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Multimedia, Digital Communications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Equivalent Circuit Cell Model Simulation

      Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Mathematical Modeling, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Power Electronics, Matlab, Electrical Systems, Engineering Calculations, Laboratory Testing, Computational Logic, Basic Electrical Systems, Applied Mathematics, Data Analysis Software

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      547 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      IE Business School

      Understanding economic policymaking

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Public Policies, Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Tax, International Finance, Policy Analysis, Crisis Management, Fiscal Management, Financial Systems, Supply And Demand, Financial Market

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Create your e-commerce store with Shopify

      Skills you'll gain: Order Processing, Order Management, Inventory Management System, Inventory Control, Customer Relationship Management, E-Commerce, Web Analytics, Retail Management, Product Management, Content Management Systems, Dashboard

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      552 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Free Trial
      U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Hands-on Internet of Things

      Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Networking Hardware, Network Infrastructure, Network Routers, General Networking, Embedded Software, Network Switches, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Wireless Networks, Infrastructure Security, Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Emerging Technologies, Data Science, Telecommunications, Embedded Systems, Distributed Computing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      587 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      EIT Digital

      System Validation: Automata and behavioural equivalences

      Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Theoretical Computer Science, System Testing, Embedded Software, System Software, Systems Design, Software Architecture

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      182 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Planet Earth...and You!

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Geospatial Information and Technology, Environmental Science, Geographic Information Systems, Natural Resource Management, Physical Science, Environment, Risk Control

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      525 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      Kennesaw State University

      Six Sigma Advanced Improve and Control Phases

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Methodologies, Process Capability, Quality Control, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Operational Efficiency, Waste Minimization

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      714 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      IBM

      ETL and Data Pipelines with Shell, Airflow and Kafka

      Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Airflow, Data Pipelines, Apache Kafka, Data Warehousing, Data Transformation, Data Migration, Web Scraping, Data Integration, Shell Script, Data Processing, Real Time Data, Data Cleansing, Big Data, Performance Tuning, Scalability

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      413 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Front-End Developer

      Skills you'll gain: GitHub, C# (Programming Language), Secure Coding, HTML and CSS, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Figma (Design Software), Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Git (Version Control System), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Development, Web Design, Debugging, Mockups, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Microsoft Copilot, Adobe XD, Authentications, Front-End Web Development, Programming Principles, UI Components

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      94 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Management Fundamentals: University of Pennsylvania
    • America's Written Constitution: Yale University
    • e-Learning Ecologies: Innovative Approaches to Teaching and Learning for the Digital Age: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Equivalent Circuit Cell Model Simulation: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Understanding economic policymaking: IE Business School
    • Create your e-commerce store with Shopify: Coursera Project Network
    • Hands-on Internet of Things: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • System Validation: Automata and behavioural equivalences: EIT Digital
    • Planet Earth...and You!: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Six Sigma Advanced Improve and Control Phases: Kennesaw State University

    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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