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    Find the Best Embedded Systems Course for Your Goals

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Understanding and Strengthening Health Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Community Health, Policy Development, Primary Care, Health Care, Public Health, Systems Thinking, Community Development, Policy Analysis, Governance, Education and Training

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      336 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      ESG Impact: Investor Perspective

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Investments, Investment Management, Return On Investment, Portfolio Management, Business Ethics, Sustainability Reporting, Due Diligence, Environmental Management Systems, Business Metrics, Stakeholder Management, Market Trend, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Performance Measurement, Governance, Corporate Finance, Performance Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      232 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Petroleum Engineering with AI Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Safety Assurance, Environmental Regulations, Accident Prevention, Environment and Resource Management, Big Data, Plant Operations and Management, Waste Minimization, Fire And Life Safety, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Risk Analysis, Environmental Engineering, Failure Mode And Effects Analysis, Data Processing, Process Control, Electric Power Systems, Applied Machine Learning, Manufacturing and Production, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      136 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Stanford University

      How Software Ate Finance

      Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Payment Systems, Financial Services, Financial Market, Capital Markets, Financial Trading, Asset Management, Consumer Lending, Retail Banking, Banking, Financial Regulation, Investment Management, Digital Assets, Technology Strategies, Risk Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      163 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Global Trends for Business and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Demography, Market Trend, Trend Analysis, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Financial Systems, World History, Economics, Business Economics, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      919 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Introduction to Basic Vibrations

      Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Control Systems, Engineering Calculations, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      519 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Desarrollador back-end de Meta

      Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Restful API, Django (Web Framework), Relational Databases, Version Control, SQL, Unix Commands, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Database Design, Responsive Web Design, Database Management Systems, Front-End Web Development, Algorithms, MySQL, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Pseudocode, Web Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      479 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      EDHEC Business School

      Building Strategic Foresight Capabilities

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Forecasting, Strategic Decision-Making, Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Strategy, Complex Problem Solving, Business Transformation, Business Strategy, Trend Analysis, Innovation, Emerging Technologies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      226 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Healthcare Organizations and the Health System

      Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Health Administration, Governance, Health Systems, Presentations, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Organizational Structure, Health Care, Microsoft PowerPoint

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      346 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Lund University

      Urban Nature: Connecting Cities, Sustainability and Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Environment, Innovation, Systems Thinking, Community Development, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Science, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Policy, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Modeling, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Finance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      458 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      Environmental Science

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Water Resources, Environmental Policy, Biology, Systems Thinking, Energy and Utilities, Physics, Chemistry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      273 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Desarrollador de Meta de Android

      Skills you'll gain: React Native, User Research, UI/UX Research, Persona (User Experience), Restful API, Design Research, Android Studio, Version Control, Kotlin, User Experience Design, Android Jetpack, Unix Commands, Android Development, Interaction Design, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Algorithms, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Usability, Mobile Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      328 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Understanding and Strengthening Health Systems: Johns Hopkins University
    • ESG Impact: Investor Perspective: University of Pennsylvania
    • Petroleum Engineering with AI Applications: L&T EduTech
    • How Software Ate Finance: Stanford University
    • Global Trends for Business and Society: University of Pennsylvania
    • Introduction to Basic Vibrations: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Desarrollador back-end de Meta: Meta
    • Building Strategic Foresight Capabilities: EDHEC Business School
    • Healthcare Organizations and the Health System: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Urban Nature: Connecting Cities, Sustainability and Innovation: Lund 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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