Embedded and Automative Systems Tailored for Working Professionals
Duration: 6 months (Online)
Eligibility: BE, B.Tech, ME, M.Tech
Advanced Diploma in Embedded Systems
100% JOB Assured with Globally Accepted Certificate
Overview
The AD / PG Diploma in Embedded & Automotive Systems is a comprehensive, industry-aligned, and career-focused program designed specifically for working professionals who want to upgrade their technical skills, move into embedded and automotive domains, or accelerate their career in core engineering technologies.
This program helps professionals bridge the gap between existing experience and current industry demands by strengthening programming fundamentals, embedded C development, hardware interfacing, and real-time system design. Participants gain hands-on exposure to industry tools, real-time project development, and automotive system concepts, enabling them to confidently transition into Embedded Systems and Automotive Software Development roles.
The curriculum is carefully structured to align with modern industry requirements, helping working professionals stay competitive and relevant in the rapidly evolving embedded and automotive technology landscape.
Program Overview
Advanced Diploma in Embedded Programming
- Duration: 300 Hours
- Mode:
- Offline – 4 Hours per Day
- Online – 2 Hours per Day
- Hybrid Mode Available
PG Diploma in Embedded & Automotive Systems
- Duration: 500 Hours
- Mode:
- Offline – 4 Hours per Day
- Online – 2 Hours per Day
- Hybrid Mode Available
Why Choose This Program?
The Embedded and Automotive industry requires professionals who possess strong core fundamentals along with practical, real-time project experience. This program is thoughtfully designed to help working professionals upskill and stay competitive by gaining the following expertise:
• Strong foundation in Embedded C and C++
• Hands-on experience in hardware programming and interfacing
• Practical knowledge of Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
• Expertise in Linux system programming
• Exposure to automotive software architecture and development practices
• Experience working on industry-relevant real-time projects
•Interview preparation and career support to enable successful role transitions
AD – Diploma in Embedded Programming
Modules
- Mastering C Programming following MISRA-C Guidelines
- DSA for Problem Solving in C
- Capstone Project – Programming
- Electronics and Hardware Familiarization (Self-Study)
- ARM Cortex-M Architecture with Embedded C Programming
- Embedded Protocols & Driver Development
- Capstone Project – Hardware
Projects:
- C Programming & DSA Based Projects
- Competitive Coding & Algorithmic Problem Solving
- Embedded C Programming Projects
- Peripheral Driver Development
- Capstone Project – Programming / Hardware
Platform:
- Ubuntu Linux (GCC)
- Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)
- Code::Blocks, Dev-C++, Visual Studio Code
- ARM Cortex-M3 (LPC1768 Board – Keil µVision IDE, Flash Magic)
PG Diploma in Embedded & Automotive Systems
Modules
- Mastering C Programming following MISRA-C Guidelines
- DSA for Problem Solving in C
- Capstone Project – Programming
- Electronics and Hardware Familiarization (Self-Study)
- ARM Cortex-M Architecture with Embedded C Programming
- Embedded Protocols & Driver Development
- Capstone Project – Hardware
SPECIALIZATIONS:
- Mastering OOP using C++
- Linux System Programming using C
- Automotive – MBD and Autosar Application Software Development with MATLAB
- Embedded RTOS (Free RTOS) Firmware
- A prototype embedded System development using LPC1768 and KEIL IDE
Projects:
- Advanced C++ & OOP Programming Projects
- Linux System Programming Projects
- Embedded RTOS Applications using FreeRTOS
- Real-Time Multitasking Firmware Projects
- Automotive Control Projects using MATLAB & Simulink
- Capstone Project – Automotive / Embedded Systems
Platform:
- Ubuntu Linux (GCC)
- Visual Studio Code
- ARM Cortex-M3 (LPC1768 Board)
- Keil µVision IDE
- FreeRTOS
- MATLAB & Simulink
| Core Programming Fundamentals | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mastering C Programming following MISRA-C Guidelines – 80 hrs. – 20 Days – 4 weeks | ||
| Introduction to C: Simple C program structure, Literals, constants, variables | Operators with precedence and associativity | Control Flow Statements with Examples |
| Modular Programming using functions | Numeric Arrays :1D and 2D arrays | Character Arrays, String functions |
| Searching algorithms | Sorting Algorithms | Problem Solving using HackerRank |
| Learners’ outcome | ||
| Develop structured C programs using core language features and solve logical problems using arrays, functions, and algorithms. | ||
| DSA for Problem Solving in C – 80 hrs. – 20 Days – 4 weeks | ||
| Time and Space Complexity | Utopian Tree | Viral Advertising |
| Birthday Cake Candles | Migratory Birds | Kaprekar Number |
| Pangram String and Anagram String | Palindrome Index | Array Rotation |
| Pointers: Declaration and Initialization, types, pointer to pointers | Structures: Definition, structure variable, member access, nested structures | Introduction to Data Structures: Stacks, Queues, Linked List |
| Dynamic Memory Allocation | Static Stack and Dynamic Stack | Static Queue and Dynamic Queue |
| Circular Queue | Linked List: Singly Linked List | Doubly Linked List |
| File Handling Using C | Text and Binary Files | Problem Solving using Hacker rank |
| Learners’ outcome | ||
| Analyze time and space complexity and implement data structures and algorithms to solve competitive programming problems. | ||
| Capstone Project – Programming – 20 hrs. – 5 Days – 1 week | ||
| Certification in Programming | ||
| Electronics and Hardware Familiarization (Self-Study) | ||
| Analog Electronics: Passive and Active components | Circuit analysis using KCL and KVL | Diode, Transistor and Op-amp Circuits |
| Digital Electronics: Combinational circuits design: Adders, Multiplexers, Encoders, Decoders | Sequential circuits design: Flipflops, Registers, Counters | Microprocessors and Microcontroller architecture |
| Basic Embedded System Architecture | Standard Interfaces | Understanding schematics/datasheet |
| Learners’ outcome | ||
| Understand basic analog and digital electronics, embedded system architecture, and interpret hardware schematics and datasheets | ||
| Embedded Systems Programming and Real-Time Control | ||
|---|---|---|
| ARM Cortex-M Architecture and Programming with LPC1768 – 60 hrs. – 15 Days – 3 weeks | ||
| Cross Compilers- arm-none-eabi-gcc, armclang, Toolchain: compiler(gcc), assembler(as), linker (ld), debugger(gdb) | Conditional compiler directives and their significance in Embedded Software | Const, volatile qualifier and their use in Embedded Systems |
| Bit-wise operators and their use in low level programming | Structure padding, bitfields | Function pointers |
| Make-file | Building an Executable | Stratup code, linker script and their use |
| Object file and map file | Debugging and Tracing | Coding standards/guidelines for secure and safe coding |
| ARM Cortex-M3 Architecture & LPC1768 Overview | GPIO Registers, GPIO Programming: LED Programming | buzzer and switch programming IO device programming: 16 x 2 LCD interfacing and programming |
| 4X4 matrix keypad Interfacing and programming | ADC Programing: LM35 temperature sensor interfacing and programming | Timer Peripheral Programming |
| Learners’ outcome | ||
| Develop and debug embedded firmware for ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers and interface on-chip peripherals. | ||
| Embedded Protocols and Peripheral Driver Development – 60 hrs. – 15 Days – 3 weeks | ||
| PWM peripheral Programming | RTC (Real-Time Clock) | Watchdog Timer (WDT) |
| PLL (Phase-Locked Loop) & Clock Configuration | NVIC (Nested Vectored Interrupt Controller) & Interrupt Handling | UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter) Communication |
| SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) Communication | SSP (Synchronous Serial Peripheral) Communication | I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit) Communication |
| Learners’ outcome | ||
| Implement peripheral drivers and communication protocols for real-time embedded systems. | ||
| Capstone Project – Hardware – 20 hrs. – 5 Days – 1 week | ||
| Certification: Diploma in Embedded Programming | ||
| Mastering OOP and Data Structures using C++ – 80 hrs. – 20 Days – 4 weeks | ||
| Basic input / output: cin, cout, >> and << operators, endl, setw | Understanding namespace Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming | Classes and objects, Encapsulation, Data hiding, abstraction |
| Access Specifiers – Private and Protected, This pointer | Constructors and Destructors | Friend functions and operator overloading |
| Inheritance | Run time polymorphism | Exception Handling |
| Lambda Expression | Smart Pointers | Templates |
| STL Algorithms | STL Container Classes | Iterators |
| Learners’ outcome | ||
| Design modular and reusable applications using object-oriented principles, STL, and modern C++ features. | ||
| Linux System Programming using C – 40 hrs. – 10 Days – 2 weeks | ||
|---|---|---|
| Linux Shell Commands | Manipulating files and directories | Manipulating data |
| Find and grep | Variables in Bash Scripting | Control Statements in Bash |
| File Related System Calls | Process Management | Signal |
| IPC – Pipes, Message Queue, Shared Mem | Multithreading | Handling Race Condition using Mutex |
| Learners’ outcome | ||
| Build system-level applications using Linux system calls, IPC mechanisms, and multithreading concepts. | ||
| Automotive programming and Autosar foundation – 40 hrs. – 10 Days – 2 weeks | ||
| Introduction to MATLAB and Simulink | Data Types, Addressing Techniques, linear Equation | Creating and manipulating matrices |
| Data Visualization-2D and 3D plots, Digital image processing | Programming in MATLAB | Graphical User Interface |
| Logic Driven Modeling | Finite state machines | Introduction to Simscape |
| Build and simulate a DC motor control system | Model a basic software (BSW) component using Simulink + Embedded Coder | Model-Based Design for ECUs: Control logic modeling, automatic code generation |
| Learners’ outcome | ||
| Model, simulate, and auto-generate embedded control software using MATLAB, Simulink, and AUTOSAR concepts. | ||
| Embedded RTOS (FreeRTOS) Firmware Programming – 20 hrs. – 5 Days – 1 week | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overview of FreeRTOS: Features of freeRTOS, FreeRTOS source code organization | RTOS Concepts: Hard real time vs soft real time, Multi-threading/ Multi-tasking / Concurrent execution | Scheduling and Context switching |
| Memory management: Heap vs Stack memory, program memory vs data memory | freeRTOS Heap Memory Management, different memory allocation schemes free RTOS Heap Utility Functions, Optimizing memory | Concept of freeRTOS Tasks freeRTOS Tasks APIs, Creating Tasks, Task Priorities, Task State Transitions |
| Scheduler: Scheduler Algorithms, Tick Interrupt, Idle task | Inter task Communication and synchronization: freeRTOS Queue APIs Data storage for Queue | Blocking read, write Receiving data from multiple queues Mailbox (using queue) |
| Interrupt Management: Events and ISRs, Tasks vs ISRs | Semaphores: Concept of semaphores, Binary Semaphores, Counting semaphores | Resource Management: Shared resources. Mutual Exclusion |
| Learners’ outcome | ||
| Design real-time multitasking embedded applications using FreeRTOS scheduling and synchronization mechanisms. | ||
| Assessments, Mock, Project Presentation, Soft skills | ||
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Embedded Training Course FAQs
Who can benefit from Embedded Systems course?
Our courses are designed for:
- Fresh graduates from engineering backgrounds (Electronics, Electrical, Circuit Branches, etc.) looking to build a career in Embedded domain.
- Working professionals seeking to upgrade their skills or switch to the embedded systems domain.
- Corporate teams who require tailored training for embedded system design and development projects.
What is the duration of embedded systems courses at Cranes Varsity?
- PG Diploma in Embedded Systems & Automotive Engineering-6 Months
- Advanced Diploma in Embedded System-4 Months
What are the pre-requisites to enroll into this training program?
The pre-requisites are:
- Graduates in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE), Instrumentation Engineering, Circuit Branches or related fields.
- Knowledge of basic programming in C or C++ is preferred but not Mandatory.
Do Cranes Varsity courses cover both software and hardware aspects of embedded systems?
Yes, Cranes Varsity courses are designed to provide comprehensive training that covers both the software and hardware aspects of embedded systems:
- Software: Embedded C, RTOS, algorithm development, and debugging.
- Hardware: Microcontroller architecture, sensors, actuators, and hardware interfacing.
What microcontrollers are used in your embedded systems courses?
We use a variety of microcontrollers to ensure students have hands-on experience with industry-standard hardware, including:
- ARM Cortex-M series.
- LPC 1768 Development Board.
- Rashberry PI4 Board
- ESP 32 Board
- Arduino Uno Board
Will I receive job placement support after completing an embedded systems course?
Yes, Cranes Varsity offers placement assistance to students. We have strong industry connections, and many of our students have been successfully placed in companies like Bosch, Tata Elxsi, HCL, Wipro, and more.
We provide support with:
- Resume building.
- Mock interviews.
- Job opportunities in embedded systems development, firmware engineering, and related fields.
How does Cranes Varsity prepare students for industry-specific requirements?
Our curriculum is aligned with the latest industry requirements and trends in embedded systems. We emphasize hands-on practical training, working on real-time projects, and applying industry- standard tools and techniques. Guest lectures from industry experts and collaboration with tech companies ensure that our students are prepared for the demands of the embedded systems market.
What job roles can I pursue after completing this Embedded course?
- Embedded Design Engineer
- Verification & Validation Engineer
- Lab Engineer
- C++ Developer
- Firmware Engineer
- Embedded Systems Engineer with a focus on hardware.
What are the tools and development environments used in the course?
Some of the tools and development environments used in our courses include:
- Keil IDE and Flashmagic for ARM programming.
- Arudino IDE, Thonny IDE, Micropython, Microcontroller programming.
Proteus for circuit simulation.
- VSC, Dev-C++ Code::Blocks for embedded C/C++ development.
- Linux environments for embedded Linux programming.
- MATLAB/Simulink for system modeling.
Is there online learning support for the embedded systems courses?
Yes, Cranes Varsity provides online learning support for embedded systems courses, including:
- Access to recorded lectures.
- Virtual labs for practicing coding and microcontroller programming.
- Online assignments and assessments.
- Interactive doubt-clearing sessions with faculty.
How can I enroll in an embedded systems course at Cranes Varsity?
To enroll in any embedded systems course:
- You can fill out the application form and the dedicated admission counsellor will contact you.
- You can also visit our campus for a walk-in inquiry.
Who are your trainers for the program and how are they selected?
Our trainers are seasoned professionals and industry experts with over 10+ years of relevant experience teaching the Embedded certification course. Each of them has gone through a rigorous selection process that includes profile screening, and technical evaluation before they are certified to train for us. We also ensure that only trainers with a high alumni rating continue to train for us.
What certificates will I receive on completion of the training program?
All students will get Successful Course Completion Certificate by Cranes Varsity. Students enrolled for Embedded and Automotive Program can apply for nasscom certification also.
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