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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
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Use Genially to Create Award Certificates

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Collaborative Software

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Cybersecurity Foundations: Threats Networks, and IoT Protection

      Skills you'll gain: Border Gateway Protocol, Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, TCP/IP, Internet Of Things, Network Security, Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, Network Routing, Network Analysis, Cyber Risk, Network Protocols, Vulnerability Assessments, Docker (Software)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Cisco: SD-WAN Cloud Hub with Google Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Google Cloud Platform, Containerization, Network Performance Management, Software-Defined Networking, Wide Area Networks, Cloud Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Performance Tuning, Real Time Data

      Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Production Machine Learning Systems - Español

      Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Tensorflow, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Systems Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Applied Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Kubernetes, Machine Learning, Distributed Computing, Scalability, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Statistical Inference, Data Processing, Debugging

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      VPN Tunneling with OpenVPN: Secure Network Connections

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Linux Servers, Network Troubleshooting, Authentications, Remote Access Systems, Encryption, Network Security, Linux, Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Cross Platform Development

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Advanced Cybersecurity Topics

      Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Penetration Testing, Threat Modeling, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Operating Systems, Malware Protection, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Computer Architecture

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      L

      LearnKartS

      Continuous Monitoring with Jenkins & Best Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, System Monitoring, Systems Administration, Continuous Monitoring, Test Automation, CI/CD, Security Controls, Unix, Configuration Management, Test Tools, Code Review, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Disaster Recovery

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
      ·
      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Data Engineering: Pipelines, ETL, Hadoop

      Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Apache Hadoop, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Transformation, Apache Hive, Data Strategy, Big Data, Data Warehousing, Strategic Decision-Making, Apache Spark, Data Integration, Data Processing, Business Analytics, Data Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      C

      Codio

      Performance Monitoring For Application Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Application Performance Management, Prometheus (Software), Network Monitoring, System Monitoring, Grafana, Performance Tuning, Performance Testing, Server Administration, Web Analytics and SEO

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      A

      Amazon Web Services

      Amazon Braket Getting Started

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud-Native Computing, Computing Platforms, Technical Documentation, Infrastructure Architecture, Systems Architecture

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California San Diego

      Bending the Curve: Climate Change Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Mitigation, Social Justice, Electric Power Systems, Community Organizing, International Relations, Pollution Prevention, Social Sciences, Community Development, Socioeconomics, Consumer Behaviour, Environmental Policy, Environment, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management, Persuasive Communication, Physical Science, Economics, Transportation Operations, Corporate Sustainability

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      P

      Packt

      Solidity Advanced: Secure Smart Contracts & DApp Development

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Secure Coding, Application Security, Security Engineering, Software Design Patterns, Web Development Tools, Code Review, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Development, Transaction Processing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Use Genially to Create Award Certificates: Coursera Project Network
    • Cybersecurity Foundations: Threats Networks, and IoT Protection: Johns Hopkins University
    • Cisco: SD-WAN Cloud Hub with Google Cloud: Google Cloud
    • Production Machine Learning Systems - Español: Google Cloud
    • VPN Tunneling with OpenVPN: Secure Network Connections: Coursera Project Network
    • Advanced Cybersecurity Topics: Johns Hopkins University
    • Continuous Monitoring with Jenkins & Best Practices: LearnKartS
    • Data Engineering: Pipelines, ETL, Hadoop: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Performance Monitoring For Application Developers: Codio
    • Amazon Braket Getting Started: Amazon Web Services

    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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