Microcontroller courses can help you learn programming basics, circuit design, and interfacing techniques. You can build skills in sensor integration, data acquisition, and real-time system management. Many courses introduce tools like Arduino and Raspberry Pi, that support hands-on projects and prototyping, allowing you to apply your knowledge in practical ways.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Systems Architecture, Software Design, Software Architecture, Verification And Validation, System Design and Implementation, Code Review, Real Time Data, Performance Testing, Linux, Performance Tuning, Computer Vision, Debugging
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Electronic Systems, Embedded Systems, Electronics Engineering, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Electronics, Schematic Diagrams, Technical Design, Hardware Architecture, Design Software, Verification And Validation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Digital Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, C (Programming Language), Electronic Hardware, Programming Principles, Control Systems, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Debugging, Data Storage
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Debugging, Embedded Systems, Integrated Development Environments, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Software Development Tools
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Reliability, Performance Tuning, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Control Systems, Debugging, Hardware Design, Systems Engineering, Systems Architecture, Failure Analysis, Scalability, Linux
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Simulations, Computer Hardware, Performance Tuning, Scalability, Data Storage
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Systems Design, Technical Design, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Digital Design, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Verification And Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Internet Of Things, Control Systems, Civil Engineering, Electronic Systems, Public Works, Electronic Hardware, Structural Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Automation, Integrated Development Environments, Environmental Monitoring, System Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Communication Systems, Display Devices, Real Time Data, Peripheral Devices
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Robotics, Electronic Systems, PIC Microcontrollers, Automation, Control Systems, Medical Devices, Electric Power Systems, Hydraulics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Real Time Data
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Data Visualization, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Data Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Data Integration, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Internet Of Things, Peripheral Devices, C (Programming Language), Software Architecture, Simulations, Debugging, Systems Integration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Technical Design, Research Design, Biology, Computational Logic, Laboratory Experience, Technical Standard
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months