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This course is for you if you are:

A Software Developer

You're a developer with foundational C/C++ skills, or a Python/Java developer looking to transition into embedded systems and work directly with hardware.

A Student or Engineer

You're a student or engineer who dreams of building your own IoT devices and wants to get your hands on real hardware projects.

A Career Switcher or Upskiller

You're a professional from a neighbouring field looking to move into embedded systems and boost your career prospects in the growing European hardware and deep-tech industry.

What does an Embedded Developer do?

Firmware & Low-Level Software Development

Writes firmware and low-level code in C/C++ for microcontrollers (STM32, ESP, AVR), enabling devices to perform their intended functions — from reading sensor data to controlling motors.

Hardware Integration

Understands how electronics work: interfaces with sensors and modules, communicates over standard protocols (I2C, SPI, UART), reads electrical schematics, and manages component interaction.

Performance & Memory Optimisation

Writes highly efficient code under tight resource constraints — minimising RAM usage, flash memory footprint, and computational load. Optimises systems for speed, stability, and reliability.

Device Testing & Debugging

Performs hardware-in-the-loop debugging using data loggers, oscilloscopes, and hardware debuggers. Verifies firmware behaviour against design intent and traces field-level faults.

What will you learn in this course?

The course will take you from foundational programming to a complete embedded development cycle — knowledge applicable across both civil tech and defence tech.

Languages & Tools

C++

GitHub

CI/CD

OS & Debug

FreeRTOS

GDB

OpenOCD

Protocols

UART

SPI

I2C

TCP/IP

MQTT

BLE

LoRa

Hardware Fundamentals & Circuit Theory

Understand how microcontrollers, peripherals, and electronic circuits operate.

Signals & Power Management

Learn to work with analogue and digital signals, memory management, and energy-efficient design.

RTOS & Multitasking

Grasp the principles of Real-Time Operating Systems and build your own multitasking embedded applications.

Full Project Lifecycle

Deliver a final project complete with a GitHub repository, CI/CD pipeline, and documentation — ready for your portfolio.

Dual-use Application

See how your skills translate into smart solutions and defence technology applications.

Course Curriculum

We've balanced theory and practice so you see the results of your work right away. Each module is a step toward your future portfolio.

5 months

3 lessons per week

8 modules

70 topics

128 hours of hands-on practice with an instructor

Vlad,

Educational Advisor at Beetroot Academy

This is blended learning: structured theory combined with hands-on practice on real hardware. If you'd like to explore the curriculum in more detail — book a consultation.

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Module 0. Pre-Course Self-Study

3 weeks

8 topics

3 hours with an instructor

Introduction to Embedded Systems and application domains (IoT, mil-tech, automotive, industrial)

Popular platforms: Arduino, STM32, ESP32, Raspberry Pi

Electronics fundamentals: current, voltage, resistance, Ohm's Law

Core components: resistors, diodes, transistors, capacitors

Tools: multimeter, breadboard, soldering iron, logic analyser

IDE setup: PlatformIO / VS Code

Setting up a GitHub repository

C++ basic syntax

Module 1. Real-World Measurements, Circuit Assembly & Core Electronics Laws

18 hours

9 topics

How to measure current and voltage

Can you burn out an LED? Experimenting with resistance and voltage

ESP32: Our Mini-Computer. Uploading your first "Blink" programme

GPIO & Pinout: Working with GPIO and reading a Datasheet

Signals & Push Button: What does an oscilloscope see when you press a button?

Introduction to ADC: How to "read" light (Analogue Input)

Mini-project: a light sensor controlling an LED

Debrief: breaking down common mistakes (LEDs, polarity, wiring)

Basic soldering skills

Module 2. Introduction to Microcontrollers: How Current Becomes Code

18 hours

9 topics

C++ for MCUs: resource constraints and platform-specific considerations

Passive vs. active components: how to drive high-power loads

Superloop: how to make an MCU handle multiple tasks at once

Hardware Interrupts: how an MCU responds to button events instantaneously

Timers: how an MCU measures time with precision

Debouncing: reliable input handling using Timers

Mini-project: a traffic light controller built on Timers

Debrief & optimisation: why you shouldn't fear volatile

Flex slot: deep dive into a topic of your choice

Module 3. Local Peripherals & Interaction with the Physical World

18 hours

9 topics

Analogue signals: how does a microcontroller convert sensor voltage into a number?

Converting raw ADC data into degrees and metres: formulas, lookup tables, and precision

Power and speed control: how to adjust light brightness and motor RPM

Noise filtering and the reverse operation: converting a number back into voltage (DAC)

Precise position control (Servo) and how to bypass libraries by configuring PWM directly via registers

How to count motor revolutions or wheel position using an Encoder

Mini-project: a lighting and temperature control system

Debrief: common mistakes with ADC, PWM, calibration, and timers

Flex slot: deep dive into a topic of your choice

Module 4. Communications, Protocols & Networking

20 hours

10 topics

UART: the simplest way to exchange data and debug a device

I2C: how to control multiple sensors using just two wires — addressing and Master/Slave architecture

Reading and writing complex data: working with registers and libraries for I2C sensors

SPI: high-speed data transfer for displays and memory cards (Master/Slave)

Interfacing with the BME280 over the SPI bus

DMA: how to transfer large volumes of data without burdening the CPU

Advanced debugging: JTAG/SWD ports, In-Circuit Programming, and Duplex transmission

Mini-project: a data logger and control system

Debrief: common mistakes with synchronisation, addressing, DMA configuration, and protocol parity

Flex slot: deep dive into a topic of your choice

Module 5. PCB Design & Control Systems (PID)

18 hours

9 topics

How to create a schematic in KiCad — from concept to net connections and protection circuits

How to route a PCB while avoiding noise: DRC rules and analogue/digital line separation

How to prepare a board for manufacturing (Gerber files) and bring a finished board to life: flashing and debugging

Filtering in electronics: RC circuits and button debouncing (contact bounce suppression)

How to eliminate noise: basic software filters (Moving Average, Simple) for data smoothing

How to stabilise a system: PID controller fundamentals and tuning for precise control

Mini-project: a software PID controller (tuning a control system on a breadboard)

Debrief: common mistakes in schematics and PID tuning

Flex slot: deep dive into a topic of your choice

Module 6. Architecture, RTOS & Power Efficiency

20 hours

10 topics

Why you can't put everything in loop(): the problem of timing control and multitasking

How to manage complex events: Finite State Machines (FSM)

How FreeRTOS works I: Tasks and the Scheduler

How FreeRTOS works II: Queues and inter-task data exchange

Preventing deadlocks: Semaphores and Mutexes for resource protection

How to save power: Sleep modes and event-driven architecture

Resource optimisation: dynamic memory allocation and Heap management

Mini-project: a data logger with power management

Debrief: common RTOS bugs — deadlocks, race conditions, and priority inversion

Flex slot: deep dive into a topic of your choice

Module 7. Final Project: Integration & Portfolio

12 hours

6 topics

Project requirements definition and architecture design

Optional: porting to STM32

Synchronisation challenges

Final review and optimisation

Presentation and documentation formatting

Final project presentations

How We Teach

Over 14,000 students have trusted the Academy across our 10 years of operation — and today they work at 700+ companies. But our teaching quality speaks through more than numbers: we are accredited by Almega, a recognised European organisation, meeting Swedish quality standards for adult education. Alongside our courses, we offer you:

Live Sessions with an Instructor

You'll study the theory at your own pace in our LMS, while online classes keep you focused on building practical skills under the guidance of an industry expert.

A Technical Community in the Classroom

Because we teach in small groups of up to 15 people, you'll learn how to work as part of a team. Give help, get help, and sharpen your soft skills from day one.

An Up-to-Date Curriculum

Our programmes are developed based on feedback from 70+ companies. This keeps the curriculum focused on practical, job-ready skills that help specialists find their footing in the industry faster.

Curriculum Built by Senior Experts

Our online courses are created and continuously updated by a team of senior practitioners who teach at the Academy alongside their professional work. This ensures our curriculum always reflects real market demands.

Vlad,

Educational Advisor at Beetroot Academy

We're here to answer your questions and help you understand what you can achieve with Beetroot Academy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need prior experience with electronics or hardware to join this course?

No prior hardware experience is required. If you have basic programming skills in C/C++, Python, or Java, you're ready to start. Module 0 is specifically designed to bring everyone up to speed before the main course begins.

The course mentions defence tech — is this relevant if I want to work in civilian industries?

Absolutely. The embedded skills you'll build — firmware development, RTOS, sensor integration, PCB design — are directly transferable to automotive, industrial automation, IoT, and smart infrastructure. Defence tech is one application domain among many, and the curriculum is built to serve both.

I'm based in the EU — are the sessions compatible with European time zones?

Yes. All live sessions are held in the evening, making them accessible across Central and Eastern European time zones. Lessons are also recorded, so you can revisit any session at your convenience.

I come from a mechanical or electrical engineering background — is embedded development a realistic career move for me?

Very much so. Your existing understanding of physical systems, circuits, and engineering principles gives you a strong foundation. This course bridges the gap between hardware knowledge and software development, which is exactly the skill combination the European embedded industry is looking for right now.

Is the course taught in English?

Yes — all live sessions, course materials, and LMS content are delivered in English. This makes the course fully accessible to international students across Europe, regardless of their native language.

How is this different from watching YouTube tutorials or taking a self-paced courses?

This is a structured, instructor-led programme with live sessions, real hardware projects, and a small group of up to 15 students. You get direct feedback from senior practitioners, not just video content. By the end, you have a documented portfolio project — not just a certificate.

What microcontrollers will I be working with?

The course primarily uses the ESP32, with an optional porting module for STM32. These are among the most widely used platforms in both commercial and defence-grade embedded development across Europe.

Can I balance this course with a full-time job?

Yes — the course is designed with working professionals in mind. Sessions are held in the evening, three times per week, and all lessons are recorded so you can revisit them whenever suits you.

Looking to upskill yourself or your team?

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Embedded Development Сourse

This course is for you if you are:

A Software Developer

A Student or Engineer

A Career Switcher or Upskiller

What does an Embedded Developer do?

Firmware & Low-Level Software Development

Hardware Integration

Performance & Memory Optimisation

Device Testing & Debugging

What will you learn in this course?

Course Curriculum

How We Teach

Live Sessions with an Instructor

A Technical Community in the Classroom

An Up-to-Date Curriculum

Curriculum Built by Senior Experts

Unlock Your Embedded Potential

We have received your application!

Frequently Asked Questions