Do you want to build, customize, and deploy Linux-based software for embedded devices?
The Advanced Embedded Linux Development program provides a practical learning path covering Linux system programming, kernel development, Buildroot, Yocto, device drivers, debugging, concurrency, and embedded software deployment.
You can start learning free by checking whether preview lessons are available inside one of the individual courses before selecting complete enrollment.
What Will You Learn?
This three-course program teaches you how to:
- Develop Linux user-space and kernel applications
- Work with Linux processes and threads
- Use file I/O, signals, sockets, and POSIX APIs
- Build a custom Linux kernel and root filesystem
- Create embedded Linux distributions with Buildroot and Yocto
- Develop and deploy Linux device drivers
- Manage concurrency and inter-process communication
- Debug applications with GDB and Valgrind
- Deploy projects on embedded hardware
- Use Git, Docker, shell scripting, and Agile Scrum practices
The program emphasizes practical development, including configuring Linux systems, building customized images, creating drivers, and demonstrating your skills through hardware-based projects.
Courses Included in the Program
1. Linux System Programming and Introduction to Buildroot
Learn Linux system programming fundamentals, including processes, threads, file operations, signals, sockets, and inter-process communication.
You will also learn how to build and deploy a custom Linux kernel and root filesystem using Buildroot.
2. Linux Kernel Programming and Introduction to Yocto Project
Explore Linux kernel development and learn how user-space software interacts with the kernel.
The course covers kernel modules, custom device drivers, memory management, concurrency, debugging, and building embedded Linux images with the Yocto Project.
3. Linux Embedded System Topics and Projects
Apply your knowledge to embedded hardware projects using Buildroot or Yocto.
You will also explore Git, Docker, software testing, Agile Scrum, application deployment, Internet of Things concepts, and current embedded Linux development practices.
The courses are designed to be completed in order because each one builds on the knowledge developed in the previous course.
Who Should Take This Program?
This program is best suited for:
- Embedded software developers
- Linux system programmers
- Electrical and computer engineers
- Firmware developers
- IoT engineers
- Linux kernel developers
- Professionals building Linux-based embedded devices
Previous experience with C programming, computer architecture, and software development is recommended. Familiarity with Linux commands, shell scripting, Git, and Makefiles can also be helpful.
How to Start Learning Free
Follow these steps to check for available preview lessons:
- Open the program link below.
- Scroll down and select one of the individual courses.
- Open the course you want to explore.
- Click Enroll.
- Sign in or create an account.
- Choose Preview instead of Start Free Trial, when the Preview option is displayed.
You can then explore any videos or lessons included in the available preview.
Preview availability may vary. Complete videos, projects, assessments, academic content, and certification may require paid enrollment. When Preview is unavailable, check the program page for a financial-aid option.
Develop Advanced Embedded Linux Skills
Embedded Linux is widely used across connected devices, industrial systems, automotive technology, networking equipment, robotics, and Internet of Things products.
This program connects Linux programming theory with practical kernel configuration, distribution development, device-driver creation, debugging, and hardware deployment.
Start Learning Advanced Embedded Linux Development
Explore Linux system programming, Buildroot, Yocto, kernel development, device drivers, debugging, Docker, Git, and embedded hardware deployment.
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