Will I earn university credit for completing the Specialization?

No, the course is not associated with any university qualifications.

Is this course really 100% online? Do I need to attend any classes in person?

This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.

Can I just enroll in a single course?

Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Can I take the course for free?

No, you cannot take this course for free. When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.

Arm Cortex-M Architecture and Software Development Specialization

Arm Cortex-M Architecture and Software Development Specialization

Start your Arm Cortex-M journey!. This specialization will help anyone involved in developing software for Cortex-M processors.

Instructors: Edmund Player

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4 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

4.6

(161 reviews)

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

4 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

4.6

(161 reviews)

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

This Specialization is designed to help anyone involved in developing software for Arm Cortex-M processors. Over four courses you will develop your knowledge of this popular microcontroller variant used in a plethora of devices throughout the world. Whether you're a computing/engineering professional, student, or hobbyist, the training aims to give you the essential knowledge and interactive experience required to get your Cortex-M software project up-and-running, avoiding costly mistakes.

Applied Learning Project

Learners will be given the opportunity to apply the skills they learn with several projects. For example, learning how to build and debug a basic application targeting a Cortex-M system, and learning how to boot and initiallize a Cortex-M system using standard programming techniques.

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Specialization - 4 course series

Applied Learning Project

Arm Cortex-M Processors Overview

Course 12 hours

What you'll learn

Describe where to get resources and support on Cortex-M processors.
Describe the implementation differences and configuration options of the different Cortex-M processors.

Skills you'll gain

Computer Architecture, Product Support, Embedded Software, System Requirements, Hardware Architecture, Embedded Systems, Software Development, and Microarchitecture

Armv8-M Architecture Fundamentals

Course 213 hours

What you'll learn

Describe the programming model (register set, modes and states of the processor).
Describe standards and APIs that support the architecture.
Interpret and program in assembly language.
Target applications at the default system memory.

Skills you'll gain

Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, System Configuration, Application Development, Debugging, System Programming, and Hardware Architecture

Cortex-M Software Development Fundamentals

Course 39 hours

What you'll learn

Compile and link Cortex-M applications using mandatory, recommended and commonly-used switches.
Debug and trace a Cortex-M application running on a Cortex-M device.
Boot and initialize a Cortex-M system using standard programming techniques.

Skills you'll gain

Embedded Software, Software Development, Debugging, Embedded Systems, Software Development Tools, Computer Architecture, Application Development, C (Programming Language), System Programming, Performance Tuning, Development Environment, and C++ (Programming Language)

Advanced Armv8-M Features

Course 412 hours

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Hardware Architecture, Performance Tuning, Microarchitecture, Secure Coding, System Programming, Debugging, and Application Security

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Edmund Player

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Frequently asked questions

There is about 35 hours worth of content within the four courses.

A knowledge of the following is recommended: Knowledge of programming in C. Experience of assembler programming would be beneficial. Knowledge of embedded systems.

The courses are designed to be followed in a particular order. If you have knowledge of Cortex-M already then you may be able to miss out the first course.

Arm Cortex-M Architecture and Software Development Specialization

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