Real-Time Embedded Systems
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Real-Time Embedded Systems is an intermediate-level online course from Coursera in Embedded Systems. It is structured in 4 modules, over 5 months. Learners rate it 4.0/5 from 125 ratings on Coursera.
Part of our Embedded Systems courses collection, where we compare it against 5 other courses.
Course highlights
| Provider | Coursera |
| Duration | 5 months |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.0★ (125 reviews) |
| Price | Check price |
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 125 learners on Coursera (checked 6 Nov 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 →
Compiled by the CoursesGlobal 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 6 November 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real-Time Embedded Systems This |
 Coursera
|
4★ | Check price | 5 months | For learners past the basics · 5 months | |
| Introduction to the Internet of Things and Embedded Systems |
Coursera
|
4.7★ | Check price | 11h 55m | Highest rated (4.7★ from 13.4K reviews) | View ↗ |
| Embedded Systems Bare-Metal Programming Ground Up™ (STM32) |
 Udemy
|
4.6★ | ₹479 | 24.5 hours | Most popular — 25.9K learners | View ↗ |
| Introduction to Embedded Systems Software and Development Environments |
Coursera
|
4.5★ | Check price | 9h 1m | Quickest to finish (9h 1m) | View ↗ |
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?
Coursera lists it at Intermediate level, so it assumes some grounding in the subject already. If you are starting from zero, a beginner-level course in the same topic is the better entry point.
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.