Embedded Software Development in C/C++

Name: Embedded Software Development C/C++ — Tallinn, Estonia
Price: 1967.21 EUR

Course Information

Course Objective: to provide basic theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for developing embedded software in C/C++.

The training is conducted in a classroom format, in a practical lab at Tartu mnt. 18, Tallinn. Group size up to 6 people. All study materials are included in the course price. A laptop can be provided for the duration of the course if needed.

Various funding options are available for this course, including government support schemes and non-profit organisation programmes. Get in touch with our consultant for more detailed information.

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Target group:

This course is for you if you:

are an aspiring embedded developer and want to learn professional firmware development in C/C++;
are a C/C++ developer (desktop) and would like to move into microcontroller development;
are an electronics or hardware engineer and need to write efficient firmware for your own devices;
are an automation or industrial control engineer and are interested in developing control software for controllers;
are a developer in another language and want to add low-level embedded development to your stack;
are a student of a technical or electronics discipline and would like hands-on skills;
are looking to enter embedded/IoT and aim to master an in-demand and growing field.

What you'll learn on this course:

Write firmware in C

Program microcontrollers in C++

Develop on STM32

Build connected devices on ESP32

Prototype with Raspberry Pi

Start in the Arduino IDE

Build projects with PlatformIO

Configure MCUs in STM32CubeIDE

Write code in VS Code

Connect peripherals over I2C / SPI

Flash and debug with ST-Link

Network devices for IoT (Wi-Fi / BLE)

Track code history with Git

Control hardware with PWM

Link devices over ESP-NOW

Drive RGB LEDs with Adafruit NeoPixel

Run firmware on Teensy

Talk to devices over UART

Explore the ARM architecture

Fetch data over HTTP / HTTPS

Parse JSON with ArduinoJson

Use the ESP-IDF framework

Requirements for Participants:

Confident PC user

Basic level of English (approximate A1/A2 level)

Preferably with your own laptop (Windows / Mac, 8 GB RAM, screen size > 13.3"); a laptop can be provided if needed.

Learning Outcomes:

After completing the course, participants will:

Understand how popular microcontrollers such as STM32, ESP32, RP2040, and Teensy work

Be able to write software for microcontrollers using C/C++

Know how to connect sensors and actuators to microcontrollers

Use debugging tools, logic analysers, and oscilloscopes

Understand the principles of building autonomous devices (robots, drones, IoT)

Learning Methods:

Total course volume: 180 academic hours, including 100 academic hours in the classroom (42 hours of practical work and 2 seminars totalling 8 hours)

Assessment Criteria:

Learning outcomes are assessed based on independently completed practical work.

Assessment Methods:

Successful completion of practical and homework tasks is marked as "passed".

Course Completion Requirements:

To complete the course and receive a certificate, at least 75% of homework must be completed and passed.

Additional Information:

General rules for organising studies (in Estonian)
Rules for ensuring study quality (in Estonian)

Course program

Module	Main topics	Volume
1. Introduction to Microcontrollers and Electronics	Basic concepts of microcontrollers and their applications in robotics and drones. Comparison of STM32, ESP32, RP2040, and Teensy. Fundamentals of electrical circuits and prototyping. Practical skills: simple circuits assembling, working with a multimeter and an oscilloscope.	8 ac/h
2. Fundamentals of Programming in C	Data types, variables, arithmetic Loops, conditions, functions, pointers Working with arrays and strings Practice: writing and debugging simple programs	16 acad. hrs
3. Fundamentals of C++ for Microcontrollers	Classes, objects, encapsulation Inheritance, templates, data structures RAII, memory handling, standard libraries Creating peripheral control libraries	14 acad. hrs
4. Working with STM32, ESP32, RP2040, Teensy	Using STM32CubeIDE, ESP-IDF, Pico SDK, Arduino Core GPIO, timers, PWM, ADC, interrupts, DMA Communication: UART, I2C, SPI, BLE, Wi-Fi Working with sensors and motors, real-world integration	30 acad. hrs
5. Debugging and Testing Embedded Systems	Using ST-Link, J-Link, UART, SWD/JTAG Using logic analysers and oscilloscopes Debugging and troubleshooting techniques Bug tracking and hardware debugging	14 acad. hrs
6. Final Project	Selecting a project: drone, mobile robot, or IoT device Designing circuit and software architecture Integrating sensors, motors, communication, and control Project presentation and defence	16 acad. hrs

Course Details

Course Schedule:
20.07.2026 - 22.09.2026
17.08.2026 - 19.10.2026
07.09.2026 - 09.11.2026
Class Time:
Mon, Wed, Fri 17:45 - 21:00

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Course Duration: 2 months

Format and Location:
Address: Tartu mnt. 18-53, Tallinn.
Gamma Intelligence Training Centre

In-person training at our lab located at Tartu mnt. 18-53, Tallinn. Group size up to 6 people.

Language of Instruction: English

Price: 1967.21 EUR + VAT 24%

Total Course Volume: 180 acad. hrs
Includes:

Classroom sessions: 100 acad. hrs (including 42 practical hrs and 2 seminars – 8 acad. hrs)
Independent work: 80 acad. hrs

Instructors

Aleksandr Bobyrev

Qualification: Senior Embedded Software Engineer with over 15 years of experience in embedded software development. Has worked at Stoneridge, HARMAN, Unikie and Symantec, building firmware for automotive electronics (camera monitoring systems, audio amplifiers), diagnostic systems and medical devices.

Specialisation: Embedded software development in C/C++, real-time operating systems (RTOS), microcontrollers (ESP32, Raspberry Pi, NXP S32K), automotive standards (AUTOSAR, CAN/LIN, UDS diagnostics), the Qt framework and Python, unit testing (GTest) and CI/CD (Jenkins, Docker, CMake).

Teaching Experience: Taught C/C++ and OOP at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) and OOP, design patterns and testing with the Qt framework at Tallinna Tööstushariduskeskus.

Education: Master of Science in IT and Automation, Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), 2012.

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