Current

Beginner

Raspberry Pi Platform

Coursera · Coursera · Updated March 2026

Platform rating

4.5/5

Champ rating

8.3/10

Duration

5 weeks, 3 hours/week

Classes

40

Foundational course on Raspberry Pi microcomputer, covering operating system setup, Python programming, and GPIO control. Learn to leverage Raspberry Pi's Linux environment for projects ranging from simple automation to complex applications.

What you'll get

Install and configure Raspberry Pi OS

Program GPIO pins using Python

Connect peripherals and sensors to Raspberry Pi

Manage files and processes on Linux

Create automated systems and services

Fit

Best for

Engineers

Not ideal for

Experts seeking deep specialization

Prerequisites & pricing

Prerequisites

None

Pricing

Free to audit, certificate available

Certification

Certificate

Raspberry-Pi

Python

Linux

GPIO

embedded-systems

IoT

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