Embedded systems courses can help you learn programming languages like C and C++, real-time operating systems, hardware interfacing, and system design principles. You can build skills in debugging, optimizing performance, and integrating sensors and actuators into devices. Many courses introduce tools such as Arduino and Raspberry Pi, which are commonly used for prototyping, along with simulation software that aids in testing and validating system behavior.

Skills you'll gain: Agile Product Development, Agile Methodology, Security Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Audit Planning, Cyber Risk, Performance Metric, Business Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Rust (Programming Language), Data Structures, Memory Management, Relational Databases, Other Programming Languages, Databases, Data Access, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Application Development, Code Reusability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), Interoperability, Systems Integration, File I/O, Command-Line Interface, Program Development, Software Development
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Ledgers (Accounting), Bookkeeping, International Financial Reporting Standards, Financial Statements, Reconciliation, Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting Records, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Accounting, General Accounting, Accounting Software, Depreciation, Standard Accounting Practices, Accruals, Accounting Systems, Accrual Accounting, Business Reporting, Financial Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Version Control, Document Management, Content Management, Web Content, Collaborative Software, Change Control, User Accounts, Data Sharing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, File Systems, User Accounts, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, Data Storage, Systems Administration, File Management, Authorization (Computing), Performance Tuning, Data Storage Technologies, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Identity and Access Management, System Configuration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, File Systems, File Management, Linux Administration, Unix, grep, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Operating System Administration, Operating Systems, System Monitoring, Open Source Technology, User Accounts, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Collaborative Software, Google Workspace, Database Administration, Identity and Access Management, Systems Administration, Google Cloud Platform, Dashboard, Management Reporting, Customer Support, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Visualization, Content Scheduling, Business Reporting, Data Sharing, Auditing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LLM Application, Prompt Patterns, Tool Calling, Generative AI Agents, Embeddings, Agentic systems, Application Development, Agentic Workflows, Query Languages, Data Pipelines, Data Persistence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Systems Thinking, Social Impact, Professional Development, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Change Management, Professional Networking, Self-Awareness
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Data Presentation, Scientific Visualization, Application Development, Object Oriented Design, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Application Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Programming Principles, Data Visualization, Graphical Tools, Computational Thinking, Computer Graphic Techniques, Program Development, Graphic and Visual Design, Software Visualization
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
The University of Tokyo
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Engineering, Land Development, Environment, Environmental Policy, Disaster Recovery, Simulation and Simulation Software
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Unix, Unix Shell, Remote Access Systems, Scripting, Systems Administration, Operating System Administration, Shell Script, Command-Line Interface, IT Automation, File I/O, User Accounts, File Management, Authorization (Computing), File Systems, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Dataflow, Communication Systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks