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      GenAI for Compensation Analysis in Law Firms

      Skills you'll gain: Compensation Management, Compensation Analysis, Compensation Strategy, Compensation and Benefits, People Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Benchmarking, Labor Compliance, Payroll, Generative AI, Employee Retention

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      GenAI for Compliance Officers: Streamline Regulatory Reports

      Skills you'll gain: Compliance Reporting, Prompt Engineering, Compliance Management, Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, Regulatory Compliance, Workflow Management, Business Process Automation, Data Validation, Operational Efficiency, Artificial Intelligence, Verification And Validation, Automation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      كيفية استخدام التطبيق كونستانت كونتاكت

      Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Customer Engagement, Customer Communications Management, Customer Relationship Management, User Accounts, Software As A Service

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Blender 4 - Geometry Nodes for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Build a Product Landing Page with Stripe Integration

      Skills you'll gain: UI Components, Payment Systems, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), User Interface (UI), Front-End Web Development, HTML and CSS, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Deployment, Responsive Web Design, Transaction Processing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Diagramas de afinidad en Miro

      Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Brainstorming, Information Architecture, Organizational Skills, Productivity

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Create Image Captioning Models - 日本語版

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Keras (Neural Network Library), Computer Vision, Tensorflow

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Créer des maquettes professionnelles avec Moqups

      Skills you'll gain: Mockups, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Wireframing, Web Design, Prototyping, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Collaborative Software, Data Sharing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      ASP.NET Core Fundamentals and Environment Setup

      Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Model View Controller, ASP.NET, Git (Version Control System), .NET Framework, Version Control, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Responsive Web Design, Microsoft Visual Studio, Development Environment, Application Frameworks, Program Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Design and Development, Configuration Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1102)

      Skills you'll gain: System Configuration, Security Awareness, Mobile Security, Software Installation, Cybersecurity, Microsoft Windows, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Desktop Support, Application Security, Mac OS, Unix, Unix Commands, Malware Protection, Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Network Support, Linux Commands, Hardware Troubleshooting, Firewall

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Observability in Google Cloud - Português Brasileiro

      Skills you'll gain: Prometheus (Software), Google Cloud Platform, Application Performance Management, Kubernetes, Cloud Management, Network Monitoring, System Monitoring, Capacity Management, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Services, Network Analysis, Query Languages

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Accelerating Analytical Queries using the AlloyDB Columnar Engine

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular embedded systems courses

    • GenAI for Compensation Analysis in Law Firms: Coursera Instructor Network
    • GenAI for Compliance Officers: Streamline Regulatory Reports: Coursera Instructor Network
    • كيفية استخدام التطبيق كونستانت كونتاكت: Coursera Project Network
    • Blender 4 - Geometry Nodes for Beginners: Packt
    • Build a Product Landing Page with Stripe Integration: Packt
    • Diagramas de afinidad en Miro: Coursera Project Network
    • Create Image Captioning Models - 日本語版: Google Cloud
    • Créer des maquettes professionnelles avec Moqups: Coursera Project Network
    • ASP.NET Core Fundamentals and Environment Setup: Packt
    • CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1102): Packt

    Why Learn Embedded Systems?

    Embedded systems are specialized computing units built into devices to control functions in everything from smartphones and cars to medical equipment and industrial machines. They combine hardware and software to perform real-time tasks reliably and efficiently. Learning embedded systems can help you develop in-demand skills for engineering, robotics, and smart technology innovation.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Embedded Systems

    Popular embedded systems courses include Introduction to Embedded Systems Software and Development Environments from the University of Colorado Boulder and An Introduction to Programming the Internet of Things (IoT) Specialization from UC Irvine. These cover C programming, microcontrollers, real-time systems, and IoT applications.‎

    Yes. Many embedded systems courses offer a free audit option. You can access video lessons and reading materials at no cost. To complete assignments or earn a certificate, you’ll need to pay or apply for financial aid.‎

    You’ll learn how embedded systems work, how to program microcontrollers, and how to interact with hardware using C/C++, sensors, and real-time operating systems. Some courses also cover system design, debugging, and building IoT-connected devices.‎

    Some basic programming knowledge—especially in C or C++—is helpful, but many beginner-friendly courses introduce these skills as part of the curriculum. You'll also gain hands-on experience through simulations or hardware-based projects.‎

    Yes. Embedded systems are used in industries like automotive, consumer electronics, healthcare devices, and robotics. Learning these skills through Coursera can help prepare you for roles in embedded software development, IoT engineering, and firmware programming.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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