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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Content Creation, Photo Editing, Graphics Software, Graphic Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Empathy, Cognitive flexibility, Communication, Systems Thinking, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Open Mindset, Self-Awareness, Change Management, Leadership and Management
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Agile Product Development, Backlogs, DevOps, Lean Methodologies, Analytics, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Product Management, Operational Efficiency, Risk Management, Data Science, Product Development, Innovation, Product Strategy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Princeton University
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, FinTech, Application Security, Encryption, Payment Systems, Security Engineering, Network Protocols, Key Management, Digital Assets, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Transaction Processing, Distributed Computing, Scripting, Financial Regulation, Market Dynamics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Systems Thinking, Health Policy, Public Health, Model Based Systems Engineering, Community Health, Simulation and Simulation Software, Systems Engineering, Systems Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Policy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, Model Deployment, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Product Support, OpenAI API, Retrieval-Augmented Generation
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, IT Automation, Linux, Systems Administration, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), System Configuration, YAML, Application Deployment, Containerization, Configuration Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Theory, Data Modeling, Database Management Systems, Metadata Management, Databases, Data Management, Relational Databases, Unified Modeling Language, Data Governance, Enterprise Modeling, Data Integrity, Data Quality
Build toward a degree
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: MySQL, SQL, Databases, Relational Databases, Performance Tuning, Software Installation, Data Management, System Configuration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Slack (Software), Internal Communications, Organizational Structure, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Technical Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Effectiveness, Collaborative Software, Team Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), System Programming, Secure Coding, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Data Sharing, Data Management, Capacity Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, C and C++, Computer Programming, Embedded Software, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Embedded Systems, Algorithms, Game Design, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months