Free Online Electrical Engineering Courses & MOOCs

Coursera

University of Colorado Boulder,University of Colorado System

Battery State-of-Health (SOH) Estimation (Coursera)

Engineering

Discover the secrets to prolonging battery lifespan and enhancing energy efficiency with our specialized online course in Battery State-of-Health (SOH) Estimation. Designed for engineers, researchers, and professionals working with batteries, this course provides a deep dive into understanding, measuring, and predicting battery degradation. Learn from experienced instructors at one of the top universities and apply practical techniques to make informed decisions about battery management.

Oct 19th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Electrical Engineering Battery Storage Algorithms for Battery Management Systems Specialization

Coursera

University of Colorado Boulder

Light Emitting Diodes and Semiconductor Lasers (Coursera)

Engineering Sci: Physics

Dive into the world of semiconductor light emitting diodes (LEDs) and lasers with our expert-led online course. Learn key principles, analysis techniques, and practical applications to advance your understanding and skills in this critical field. Perfect for professionals and enthusiasts alike looking to innovate in photonics and electronics.

Oct 19th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Semiconductors Electrical Engineering LEDs

Coursera

University of Colorado Boulder

Design of High-Performance Optical Systems (Coursera)

Engineering Sci: Physics

Discover how to create cutting-edge optical instruments with 'Design of High-Performance Optical Systems'. This course extends your knowledge on paraxial system design and introduces you to the complexities of real lenses and their aberrations. Perfect for engineers, scientists, and anyone passionate about optics.

Oct 19th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Electrical Engineering Optical Engineering Specialization Optical System Design

Coursera

University of Colorado Boulder

Real-Time Mission-Critical Systems Design (Coursera)

Engineering Sci: Physics

Dive into Real-Time Mission-Critical Systems Design and learn how to build systems that are critical to life and safety. This course explores the differences between reliable and mission-critical systems, focusing on design methodologies, implementation of soft real-time systems, and hard real-time comparisons. Gain insights into verification techniques essential for assessing risk, reliability, and failure impact in real-time environments.

Oct 19th 2026

4 Weeks

Software Hardware Electrical Engineering

Coursera

University of Colorado Boulder

Rapid Prototyping of Embedded Interface Designs (Coursera)

CS: Design & Product Computer Science

Embark on a journey towards creating cutting-edge embedded interface designs with our Rapid Prototyping course. Designed for those in the field of embedded systems design, this course focuses on rapid prototyping techniques that ensure your creations meet user needs effectively and efficiently.

Oct 19th 2026

4 Weeks

HTML UX Electrical Engineering

Coursera

University of Colorado Boulder

Linux System Programming and Introduction to Buildroot (Coursera)

CS: Software Engineering

Dive into the world of Linux System Programming and explore the fundamentals of creating custom Embedded Linux systems using Buildroot. This course is designed for those who want to understand how software interfaces directly with the Linux Kernel and C library, as well as build their own tailored root filesystems.

Oct 19th 2026

4 Weeks

Programming Operating Systems Linux

Coursera

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

Electrónica Digital Bit a Bit: Aprendiendo fundamentos (Coursera)

Engineering Eng: Electronics

Este curso te introduce en el fascinante mundo de la electrónica digital, comenzando desde los conceptos básicos hasta aplicaciones prácticas. A través de lecciones estructuradas y ejercicios interactivos, aprenderás a diseñar circuitos digitales sencillos que forman la base para sistemas más avanzados.

Jun 22nd 2026

5-12 Weeks

Verilog Circuits Electronics

Coursera

Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology

Building Arduino robots and devices (Coursera)

Robotics & Computer Vision

Discover the art of building independent machines and smart devices with our comprehensive course on Arduino robotics. From assembling your first robot to programming complex interactions, this course will equip you with the skills needed to create autonomous systems that can operate independently, make decisions, move, communicate, and even control other devices. Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike.

May 9th 2022

5-12 Weeks

Robots Robotics Electronics

Haptics: Introduction to Haptics (Stanford Online)

Lagunita Stanford Online

Stanford University

Haptics: Introduction to Haptics (Stanford Online)

Robotics & Computer Vision

Dive into the fascinating field of Haptics with Stanford University's online course. This comprehensive program will teach you how to create, program, and manage haptic devices that simulate touch in virtual or remote environments. Gain valuable interdisciplinary engineering skills and explore the capabilities and limitations of human touch.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Robotics Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering