Current

Intermediate

Arduino Platform

Coursera · Open-Source Robotics Foundation · Updated March 2026

Platform rating

4.5/5

Champ rating

8.3/10

Duration

6 weeks, 4 hours/week

Classes

48

Introduction to Arduino microcontroller development for embedded systems and IoT projects. Learn circuit design, programming, sensors, and actuators to build interactive electronic systems.

What you'll get

Program Arduino microcontrollers using C/C++

Design and build Arduino-based circuits

Integrate sensors and actuators with Arduino

Develop IoT and embedded system prototypes

Debug and troubleshoot Arduino projects

Fit

Best for

Engineers

Not ideal for

Learners seeking only entry-level overviews

Prerequisites & pricing

Prerequisites

Basic programming knowledge

Pricing

Free to audit, $49 for certificate

Certification

Certificate

arduino

microcontrollers

embedded-systems

iot

circuit-design

programming

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