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Specialization in IoT Embedded Systems Design

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Specialization in IoT Embedded Systems Design

Design and Deploy Smart Innovations for the Internet of Things

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Program Details

  • Location: Online
  • Duration: 11 weeks
  • Times: Evenings
  • Cost: $1,645

Next start date:

January 21, 2025

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About this Program


The fastest-growing area in embedded systems design is the Internet of Things (IoT) — smart devices and physical objects with built-in sensors, equipped to exchange data across cloud computing networks. From home and health to agriculture and business, there are countless ways to boost productivity, safety and efficiency using real-time data from IoT-enabled objects. And, there’s constant demand for engineers with the IoT experience to build them.

In this one-course specialization, you’ll develop your own IoT application. You’ll learn key aspects of the IP-based networking stack and how to solve common problems in embedded systems design. You’ll get hands-on practice with hardware, server platforms and cloud computing as you work toward building a simple yet functional device, embedded with IoT-ready features.

Designed For

Engineers with software development, full-stack or network experience; technical product managers who want practical experience with embedded and IoT technologies; and tech hobbyists who want to create IoT hardware.

See Requirements

▸Explore More: Want to learn more about embedded products? Check out the Certificate in Embedded & Real-Time Systems Programming.

Video Overview

Mikhail Skobov, UW IoT Embedded Systems Design instructor and staff software engineer for Lyft, talks about what to expect in this specialization, who it’s a good fit for and what makes it stand out.

Duration 02:04

Skills You’ll Gain

  • Building an embedded device
  • Cloud computing
  • Integrated development environments
  • Terraform
  • Low-level networking (LTE, TCP/IP, SSL)
  • Application layer protocols (HTTP & MQTT)
  • Real-time operating systems (RTOS)
  • Transport layer security (TLS)

Get Real-World Experience

  • Use a development kit to design and deploy an IoT application on an edge device
  • Understand the IoT design process and learn to use industry libraries, frameworks and tools, including Terraform
  • Practice configuring back-end infrastructure, implementing over-the-air (OTA) updates, and debugging and diagnosing connectivity problems

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Specialization in IoT Embedded Systems Design

Approved by the UW College of Engineering.

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Specialization, Certificate or Course:
What’s the Difference?

Specialization

Deep dive into an in-demand skill

Courses: 1-2 | Class Hours: 35+ | Credential: Certificate of Completion

Certificate

In-depth preparation for a new career or career advancement

Courses: 1-3 | Class Hours: 90+ | Credential: Certificate of Completion

Course

Foundation in a topic and step toward further study 

Class Hours: < 30

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Learning Format

Online With Real-Time Meetings

Online Synchronous

Combine the convenience of online learning with the immediacy of real-time interaction. You’ll meet with your instructor and classmates at scheduled times over Zoom. Learn More »

Program Sessions

Online Synchronous

    Scheduled Meetings
    • Jan
      21 Tue 6–9 P.M.

      Online

    • Jan
      28 Tue 6–9 P.M.

      Online

    • Feb
      04 Tue 6–9 P.M.

      Online

    • Feb
      11 Tue 6–9 P.M.

      Online

    • Feb
      18 Tue 6–9 P.M.

      Online

    • Feb
      25 Tue 6–9 P.M.

      Online

    • Mar
      04 Tue 6–9 P.M.

      Online

    • Mar
      11 Tue 6–9 P.M.

      Online

    • Mar
      18 Tue 6–9 P.M.

      Online

    • Mar
      25 Tue 6–9 P.M.

      Online

    • Apr
      01 Tue 6–9 P.M.

      Online

    • Apr
      08 Tue 6–9 P.M.

      Online

    All times are Pacific Time.

    Online

    Noncredit Program

    You'll earn 3.6 continuing education units (CEUs) for successfully completing this program. Learn more about noncredit options.

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