Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems

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European Institute of Innovation and Technology via Coursera

Join the Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems programme by Coursera to learn about a cyber-physical system’s two components – operating systems and hardware.

Lavel

Intermediate

Mode

Online

Duration

4 Weeks

Quick Facts

particular details
Medium of instructions English
Mode of learning Self study
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based

Course overview

Developed by EIT Digital, the Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems certification course provides in-depth knowledge in cyber-physical systems and their components, namely, the operating systems and hardware. It is 100% online training with an intermediate level of difficulty. You will experience a fun, interactive learning experience, where you’ll work with Cooja simulations for IoTs applications, creating and simulating your designs for sensor network applications. 

Through the extensive Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems certification syllabus, you’ll know how to devise and use an embedded operating system for IoT applications in resource-constrained devices. The curriculum covers output/input devices, ADC/DAC, design challenges, FPGAs, modular kernels, RIOT OS, and numerous other vital topics. You will also receive readings, videos, practice quizzes, graded quizzes, and graded assessments to evaluate your progress.

The Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems by Coursera provides a self-paced learning experience through flexible deadlines. You can also refer to the multi-linguistic course subtitles to study from the videos comfortably. Upon completion, you can also purchase the shareable certificate to display your expertise. 

The highlights

  • Graded assignments and quizzes
  • Peer feedback 
  • Optional assessments
  • Four modules 
  • Peer-reviewed programming assessments
  • Self-paced deadlines
  • Free admission
  • Shareable certification (Paid)
  • Online course 
  • Completion in 17 hours
  • Intermediate-level
  • Subtitled provided in various languages
  • EIT Digital’s offering 
  • Renowned trainers
  • Practice quizzes
  • Readings
  • Financial support provided

Program offerings

  • Peer-reviewed assessments
  • Graded quizzes
  • Assignments
  • Flexible deadlines
  • Shareable certifications
  • Subtitles in several languages
  • Course readings
  • Learning videos
  • Practice quizzes.

Course and certificate fees

  • You can audit the Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems online course for free. 
  • However, you must pay the required certification fee to get your certificate and the graded assignments.

Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems Fee Structure

ParticularsFee Amount in INR
Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems - Audit course
Free
Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems - 1 month
Rs. 4,115 /-
Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems - 3 months
Rs. 8,230 /-
Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems - 6 months
Rs. 12,345 /-
certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

Coursera

Who it is for

The target audience for the Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems certification programme are candidates with master’s and Bachelor’s degrees who are inclined to make IoTs applications and practical programming.

What you will learn

Knowledge of engineering

You must complete the Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems certification syllabus and its topics, which will make you adept in:

  • Cyber-physical systems’ fundamentals and their two integral parts, i.e., operating systems and hardware components
  • Devising and using embedded operating systems in a resource-constraint device for IoT applications
  • Simulating and designing a wireless sensor network application via Cooja simulations
  • Contiki
  • Simulating your designs using Cooja simulations for a sensor network application

The syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to Embedded Hardware

Videos
  • Introduction
  • Introduction to Embedded Systems
  • Design characteristics and challenges
  • Input/Output devices
  • Wire communication, ADC/DAC
  • Sensors, actuators, interrupts vs. polling
Readings
  • Build your own input/output system with the Arduino!
  • Build your own ADC using Arduino!
  • Learn how to use serial communication using the Arduino!
  • Create a timer for polling using the Arduino!
  • Quiz 1 assignment (to be done before Quiz 1)
Practice Exercise
  • Introduction to Embedded HW (Graded quiz)

Module 2: Processing Elements of an Embedded System

Videos
  • Embedded processors and FPGAs
  • Main features of embedded processors
  • Use-cases of micro-controller platforms
  • Reconfigurable platforms, FPGAs
  • Embedded processors vs. FPGAs
Readings
  • Practical list of comparison of MCU vs FPGA
  • A comparison between MCU, FPGA, DSP, ASIC from Atmel
Practice Exercise
  • Processing elements (Graded quiz)

Module 3: Overview of Operating Systems and Embedded Operating Systems

Videos
  • Module 3 Lecture1: Embedded operating systems
  • Linux kernel functions and advantages
  • The microkernel
  • The modular kernel
  • Introduction to Contiki
  • Introduction to TinyOS
  • Introduction to RIOT OS
Readings
  • In depth reading of the QNX microkernel
  • The case for using Contiki in sensor networks
  • TinyOS github & Documentation
  • RiotOS for IoT
Practice Exercise
  • Embedded Operating Systems (Graded quiz)

Module 4: Contiki OS and Cooja simulation

Videos
  • Contiki and Cooja simulation
  • The Contiki system
  • Contiki's kernel architecture
  • Contiki services and libraries
  • Communication in Contiki I
  • Communication in Contiki II
  • Protothread, multithreading and code sizes
  • Cooja simulation
Reading
  • Get started with Cooja: Step-by-step
Practice Exercise
  • Contiki and Cooja (Graded quiz)

Admission details

Step 1. To obtain admission or view the Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems training, click here: https://www.coursera.org/learn/embedded-operating-system

Step 2. Use the ‘Enrol for Free’ button to enrol. A dropdown will appear to begin the registration process. Enter the required information on-screen, or use your Google/Facebook ID to sign up. 

Step 3. Click on the ‘Login’ tab situated at the bottom of the dropdown menu if you’re already a user. Fill in your Coursera-registered mail ID and password, or log in through your Apple, Facebook, or Google account credentials.

Step 4. You’ll be enrolled for free. If you wish to access the graded assignments and course certificate, pay the applicable fee during or upon completing the course.  


Filling the form

To sign up for the Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems certification course, you can simply create your Coursera ID through your email address, full name, and a preferable password. There’s no need to fill out application forms. You can also use your Google or Facebook accounts to register. 

Scholarship Details

You can get financial assistance for the Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems programme by selecting the ‘Financial aid’ option, located on the curriculum portal. This will open an application form, which you must fill up and submit. After that, Coursera officials will reach out to you within the given duration to notify you about approval. 

How it helps

The Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems certification benefit you by providing a highly valuable e-certificate, which you can showcase via your LinkedIn profile/Resume or even print as a hard copy. It will verify your acquired expertise and boost your employment prospects amidst a competitive sector.

What’s more? The curriculum is entirely online, self-paced, and offers subtitles in Arabic, French, English, Italian, Portuguese (European), German, Russian, Vietnamese, and Spanish. Hence, you can learn in a language most comfortable for you and complete the course adequately within 17 hours. 

Instructors

Mr Farhoud Hosseinpour
Doctoral Researcher
EIT Digital

Mr Nguyen Gia Tuan
Faculty
EIT Digital

Ph.D

FAQs

What learning material will I receive for this training?

This depends on your programme option. If you audit it for free, you will get most of the course lessons. If you purchase the Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems certification, you will access the graded quizzes, assignments, peer-reviewed assessments, and the certificate.

Is an admission fee required?

No. You can join this online course for free.

Do I have to purchase the certificate track when I begin the course?

No. You can buy it either while auditing or after completing the Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems programme.

Is this advanced level training?

No. It’s an intermediate-level offering.

Who will be my instructors?

Nguyen Gia Tuan (PhD) and Farhoud Hosseinpour (Doctoral Researcher) are the instructors of the Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems online course.

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