Introduction to Embedded Systems Software and Development Environments
Offered by University of Colorado Boulder. Welcome to the Introduction to Embedded Systems Software and Development Environments.
Introduction to Embedded Systems Software and Development Environments is a beginner-level online course from Coursera in Embedded Systems. It is structured in 4 modules with 3 stated learning outcomes, over 9h 1m. Learners rate it 4.5/5 from 657 ratings on Coursera.
Part of our Embedded Systems courses collection, where we compare it against 5 other courses.
Course highlights
| Provider | Coursera |
| Duration | 9h 1m |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.5★ (657 reviews) |
| Price | Check price Free |
What you’ll learn
Level and time commitment
Skills you’ll gain
What this course covers
4 modulesThe 4-part outline Coursera publishes for this course, across 9h 1m.
Module 1 · Embedded System Development Components
Module 2 · Compilation with GCC and GNU Make
Module 3 · Memory Types, Segments and Management
Module 4 · Course 1 Final Assessment
What learners rate it
Rated 4.5/5 by 657 learners on Coursera (checked 26 Aug 2026).
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Compiled by the 10courses editorial desk. Fees, ratings, duration and certificate details for the 1 course shown are read directly from Coursera course pages — we never estimate a price or a rating. Last verified 26 August 2026.
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Compare with alternatives
Same topic, different trade-offs — here's who runs each one and what it's best at.
| Course | Provider | Rating | Price | Duration | Why pick this one |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Embedded Systems Software and Development Environments This |
 Coursera
|
4.5★ | Check price | 9h 1m | Quickest to finish (9h 1m) |
| Introduction to the Internet of Things and Embedded Systems |
Coursera
|
4.7★ | Check price | 11h 55m | Highest rated (4.7★ from 13.4K reviews) |
| Embedded Systems with 8051 & Embedded C |
 Udemy
|
4.5★ | Free | Free — certificate included | |
| Embedded Systems Bare-Metal Programming Ground Up™ (STM32) |
Udemy
|
4.5★ | Free | Free — and still gives a certificate |
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Common questions
How much does Introduction to Embedded Systems Software and Development Environments cost?
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Does Introduction to Embedded Systems Software and Development Environments come with a certificate?
Yes — Coursera lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
How long does Introduction to Embedded Systems Software and Development Environments take?
Coursera lists it at 9h 1m. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.
Is Introduction to Embedded Systems Software and Development Environments suitable for beginners?
Yes. Coursera lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
What does Introduction to Embedded Systems Software and Development Environments cover?
It is organised into 4 modules, starting with Embedded System Development Components and going on to Compilation with GCC and GNU Make, Memory Types, Segments and Management, Course 1 Final Assessment. The full outline is on this page.