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.

Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, Agentic Workflows, Responsible AI, Generative Model Architectures, Multimodal Prompts, AI Enablement, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Ethics, Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Agentic systems, Business Ethics, Risk Management, Machine Learning, Project Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Management, Stored Procedure, Database Design, Database Management Systems, Relational Databases, SQL, Database Development, Database Administration, Query Languages, Data Management, Data Integrity, Data Maintenance, Data Entry
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Google Docs, Collaborative Software, Document Management, Google Workspace, Data Sharing, Data Integration
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Applicant Tracking Systems, Copywriting, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing and Editing, Persuasive Communication, Writing, Marketing, Keyword Research, Marketing Psychology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Business Marketing, Social Media Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing, Performance Measurement, Performance Analysis, Performance Metric, Business Metrics, Customer Engagement, Business-To-Consumer, Driving engagement, Legal Risk, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Sales Enablement, Integrated Marketing Communications, A/B Testing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Mainframe Computing, Mainframe Technologies, z/OS, Virtualization, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines, Hardware Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Computing Platforms, Computer Architecture, Enterprise Security, Computer Hardware, Cryptography, Transaction Processing, System Configuration, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Memory Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Qualitative Research, User Research, Design Research, User Experience, Research Methodologies, Needs Assessment, Research and Design, Interviewing Skills, Human Centered Design, Research, Human Computer Interaction, Research Design, Data Collection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Star Schema, Microsoft SQL Servers, Database Design, Transact-SQL, SQL, Data Integrity, Database Architecture and Administration, Transaction Processing, Database Development, Data Integration, Relational Databases, Power BI, Data Warehousing, Data Maintenance, Query Languages, Database Administration, Data Transformation, Database Systems, Data Management
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Robotics, Model Training, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Linear Algebra
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, Command-Line Interface, C (Programming Language), Linux Commands, Linux, Computer Programming Tools, Embedded Systems, File I/O, Embedded Software, Software Visualization, Programming Principles, Computer Engineering, C and C++, Linux Servers, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Software Documentation, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Debugging
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Incident Response, Information Systems Security, Threat Modeling, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, IT Security Architecture, Threat Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Controls, Identity and Access Management, Cryptography, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Policies, Data Security, Computer Security, Risk Management
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Android Development, UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design, Android (Operating System), Mobile Development, Interactive Design, Application Development, Video Game Development, No-Code Development, Mobile Development Tools, Data Storage, Game Design, Program Development, Global Positioning Systems, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, File I/O, Computational Logic, Development Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months