Real-Time Embedded Systems
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Real-Time Embedded Systems is a beginner-level online course from Coursera in Embedded Systems. It is structured in 4 modules, over 5 months. Learners rate it 4.0/5 from 124 ratings on Coursera.
Part of our Embedded Systems courses collection, where we compare it against 2 other courses.
Course highlights
| Provider | Coursera |
| Duration | 5 months |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.0★ (124 reviews) |
| Price | Check price Free |
Level and time commitment
Skills you’ll gain
What this course covers
4 modulesThe 4-part outline Coursera publishes for this course, across 5 months.
Module 1 · Real-Time Embedded Systems Concepts and Practices
Module 2 · Real-Time Embedded Systems Theory and Analysis
Module 3 · Real-Time Mission-Critical Systems Design
Module 4 · Real-Time Project for Embedded Systems
What learners rate it
Rated 4.0/5 by 124 learners on Coursera (checked 26 Aug 2026).
This rating is collected by Coursera from its own enrolled learners. We reproduce it as reported and do not accept paid or incentivised reviews. See it on Coursera →
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real-Time Embedded Systems This |
 Coursera
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4.0★ | Check price | 5 months | Most popular — 0 learners |
| 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 using C |
Coursera
|
4.1★ | Check price | 10h 59m | Quickest to finish (10h 59m) |
Where Embedded Systems leads
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Common questions
How much does Real-Time Embedded Systems cost?
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Does Real-Time Embedded Systems 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 Real-Time Embedded Systems take?
Coursera lists it at 5 months. 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 Real-Time Embedded Systems suitable for beginners?
Yes. Coursera lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
What does Real-Time Embedded Systems cover?
It is organised into 4 modules, starting with Real-Time Embedded Systems Concepts and Practices and going on to Real-Time Embedded Systems Theory and Analysis, Real-Time Mission-Critical Systems Design, Real-Time Project for Embedded Systems. The full outline is on this page.