Embedded Systems

By Dr. Umashanker Sahu | NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNICAL TEACHERS TRAINING AND RESEARCH, CHENNAI

Learners enrolled: 1136

This Course on Embedded systems provides basic knowledge of Arduino, Embedded C, Arduino Mega for Engineering Diploma students. This 8-week Embedded Systems course introduces learners to microcontrollers and single-board computers through theory and online-skills for hands-on practice to help the learner to develop their own prototypes. This course is designed to make the learning interactive and real time enhancing practical learning.

Topics include embedded system fundamentals, Arduino and Raspberry Pi architectures, Embedded C programming, sensor and actuator interfacing, communication protocols (UART, I²C, SPI), Linux basics, networking, real-time systems, and RTOS.

The course culminates in IoT integration, security principles, and guides in developing projects like smart parking, weather stations, and home automation.

Summary

Course Status :	Upcoming
Course Type :
Language for course content :	English
Duration :	8 weeks
Category :	Teacher Education
Credit Points :	3
Level :	Diploma
Start Date :	26 Jan 2026
End Date :	30 Apr 2026
Enrollment Ends :	28 Feb 2026
Exam Date :	19 Jun 2026 IST
Translation Languages :	English
NCrF Level	4.5 — 5.5
Industry Details :	Education and Training
Exam Shift :	Shift 2

Note: This exam date is subject to change based on seat availability. You can check final exam date on your hall ticket.

Contact NC Support

Email id | swayam@nitttrc.edu.in, swayam@nitttrc.ac.in

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Course layout

WEEK1

Embedded C basics operators for Arduino.

Familiarizing with the Arduino IDE.

Sketch designing for Arduino.

WEEK2

Communication interface using serial port.

Basic understanding of the code with boolean operations, pointer access operations, bitwise operations, compounded operations.

WEEK3

Embedded C control structure blocks Looping mechanism – for, do and while.

WEEK4

The branching operations based on conditions expression

WEEK5

Introduction to Arduino Mega.Arduino Mega specifications including power ratings, digital and analog peripherals.

WEEK6

Difference between the C language and Embedded C language.

Arduino Mega Ports, Pins, Digital and Analog Peripherals.

WEEK7

Communication with Arduino

Different communication modules available with their real-life application

WEEK8

Communication interfaces

Books and references

S. No.	Title of Book	Author	Publication
1.	Arduino Projects For Dummies (For Dummies Series)	Brock Craft	Wiley (5 July 2013)<br>ISBN: 978-1118551479
2.	Make: Getting Started With Arduino - The Open Source Electronics Prototyping Platform	Massimo Banzi and Michael Shiloh	Shroff/Maker Media; Third edition (27 December 2014)<br>ISBN: 978-9351109075

Instructor bio

Dr. Umashanker Sahu

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNICAL TEACHERS TRAINING AND RESEARCH, CHENNAI

Dr. Umashanker Sahu is a passionate academician and believes in integrating the "learning with quality" approach into academics. He has more than 29 years of experience as a teacher/ mentor in Professional/ Technology Colleges. At present he is working as Professor in EECE and heading Extension Centre Hyderabad of NITTTR Chennai. Working at NITTTR since 2005, he has trained more than 4500 faculty members of technical education system i.e. Engineering & Polytechnic Colleges, by way of short-term Professional Development Programs.

Course certificate

"The SWAYAM Course Enrolment and learning is free. However, to obtain a certificate, the learner must register and take the proctored exam in person at one of the designated exam centres. The registration URL will be announced by NTA once the registration form becomes available. To receive the certification, you need to complete the online registration form and pay the examination fee. Additional details, including any updates, will be provided upon the publication of the exam registration form. For more information about the exam locations and the terms associated with completing the form, please refer to the form itself."

Grading Policy:

- Internal Assignment Score: This accounts for 30% of the final grade and is calculated based on the average of the best three assignments out of all the assignments given in the course.

- Final Proctored Exam Score: This makes up 70% of the final grade and is derived from the proctored exam score out of 100.

- Final Score: The final score is the sum of the average assignment score and the exam score.

Eligibility for Certification:

- To qualify for a certificate, you must achieve an average assignment score of at least 10 out of 30, and an exam score of at least 30 out of 70. If one of the 2 criteria is not met, you will not get the certificate even if the Final score >=40/100.

Certificate Details:

- The certificate will include your name, photograph, roll number, and the percentage score from the final exam. It will also feature the logos of the Ministry of Education, SWAYAM, and NITTTR.

- Certificate Format: Only electronic certificates (e-certificates) will be issued; hard copies will not be dispatched.

Once again, thanks for your interest in our online courses and certification. Happy Learning.

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