Build your knowledge of universal connectivity

This program is perfect for:

  • Hardware and IoT engineers seeking industry-grade design and prototyping skills
  • Technologists aiming to understand both hardware and software in embedded environments
  • Flexible learners pursuing a career-relevant credential with workforce or international approval

Design and test embedded systems

Students get invaluable hands-on experience with quick prototyping using FGPAs from Xilinx. Learn to design and test hardware and software innovations of the future as you prepare for high-paying jobs in the industry. Electives are offered in two areas of study: embedded hardware and embedded software.

  • Design, debug, and synthesize digital logic for ASICs, PGAs, and IP cores
  • Understand the basics of embedded software and hardware design
  • Decode IO technologies, including PCI Express, Ethernet, and Fibre Channel
  • Design and implement prototypes using FPGA

You will receive:

  • Mentored instruction
  • Industry-aligned curriculum
  • Hands-on projects to build your resume
  • In-person, remote, flex, weekend, & evening classes
  • 9–12 months to complete a certificate
  • Approved for workforce funding
  • F-1 visa-compliant
  • International OPT opportunities

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A professional certificate program developed by Silicon Valley experts

 

Learn more about this University of California professional certificate program in Embedded Systems.