Programming

Crash Course on Embedded C Programming

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Instructor

Amit Rana

Course Overview

Embedded C Programming – Crash Course

If you are learning embedded systems and feel stuck because of weak C programming fundamentals, this course is designed for you.

This is a focused crash course on C programming tailored specifically for microcontroller and embedded systems learners. It is not a full academic C theory program. Instead, it concentrates only on the concepts that are most frequently used in real embedded development.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  1. Write structured Embedded C programs confidently
  2. Understand variables and data types in embedded context
  3. Use operators, conditionals and loops effectively
  4. Work with arrays and strings
  5. Understand and apply pointers in embedded systems
  6. Create reusable functions
  7. Use preprocessor directives and macros properly

Why This Course?

Many learners jump into microcontrollers like 8051, AVR, ESP32 or ARM boards and quickly realize that weak C fundamentals slow them down. This course bridges that gap.

We focus on practical coding — not unnecessary theory. You will start writing programs within the first few lessons and gradually build confidence through hands-on exercises.

What You Will Learn

  1. Introduction to C programming
  2. Data types and memory understanding
  3. Operators and expressions
  4. Conditional statements (if, if-else, switch-case)
  5. Loops (for, while)
  6. Arrays and string handling
  7. Integer to string conversions
  8. Pointers and their real use in embedded systems
  9. Functions and modular coding
  10. Preprocessor directives and macros

Who This Course Is For

  1. Embedded systems beginners
  2. Students working with microcontrollers
  3. Developers transitioning into hardware programming
  4. Anyone who wants a quick but strong C foundation for embedded development

Who This Course Is Not For

  1. Advanced C programmers looking for deep computer science theory
  2. Developers seeking advanced data structures or algorithms

About the Instructor

Hi, I’m Amit Rana — engineer, embedded systems developer and trainer.

With over 18 years of experience in embedded systems, electronics design and programming, I focus on building strong technical foundations through practical implementation and real-world clarity.

This course is designed to give you confidence — not just syntax knowledge.

Start strengthening your Embedded C foundation today.

What You'll Learn?

  • Fundamentals of C for Embedded Applications
  • Most required Embedded C Concepts
  • Functions, Pointers, Arrays in C
  • An overview of C coding from Embedded Systems Perspective
  • Students
  • Working Professionals
  • Embedded System Enthusiasts
  • Anyone Who is Complete Beginners in Embedded Systems
  • Interest in Embedded Systems and its programming
  • Windows 10 Computer

Course Content

  • Introduction

    • Installing C compiler on your computer

      00:07:48

    • Lets Quickly Start with C Programs

      00:09:30

    • Inputs with scanf in C

      00:04:44

    • Mostly Used Data Types used in Embedded C

    • Division and MOD operators in C

      00:06:00

    • Topic Wise Question Bank

    • Resources for Course

  • Conditional Execution and Loops

    • If Conditions in C - Part 1

      00:11:00

    • If Conditions in C - Part 2

      00:04:21

    • If Conditions in C - Part 3

      00:09:32

    • Switch Case use in C Programming

      00:13:00

    • for Loop in C - Part 1

      00:09:50

    • for Loop in C - Part 2

      00:05:55

    • "while" condition and looping in C

      00:07:45
  • Arrays in C

    • Array in C - Part 1

      00:12:00

    • Array in C - Part 2

      00:08:46

    • Arrays Programming - 1

      00:08:15

    • Arrays Programming - 2

      00:12:00

    • "char" array in C - Part 1

      00:13:00

    • "char" array in C - Part 2

      00:12:00

    • "char" array in C - Part 3

      00:08:00
  • int to string Conversion in C

    • Converting "int" to "string" [Important for Embedded Systems]

      00:10:00
  • Pointers and their usage

    • Using Pointers in C - Part 1

      00:17:00

    • Using Pointers in C - Part 2

      00:08:31

    • Using Pointers in C - Part 3

      00:07:34
  • Functions in C

    • Using Functions in C - Part 1

      00:09:00

    • Using Functions in C - Part 2

      00:08:42

    • Using Functions in C - Part 3

      00:11:00

    • Using Functions in C - Part 4

      00:10:22

    • Functions : returning values via pointer

      00:11:41

    • Global Variables and usage with functions

      00:13:00

    • Passing array to function

      00:06:12
Free
  • Course Level Experts
  • Lessons 32
  • Duration 5 hr
  • Enrolled 361
  • Additional Resource 1
  • Last Update March 11, 2026