Embedded Linux Development

HRDC Reg. No: 10001706775
Duration: 28 hours (4 days)

Course Overview

Linux Kernel Programming: Driver Development in Practice is a project-driven, hands-on course that teaches engineers how to design, develop, and debug Linux device drivers for real hardware.

Participants will progressively build a complete event-driven driver while learning kernel modules, character drivers, user-kernel communication, synchronization, wait queues, interrupt handling, deferred work mechanisms, and GPIO-based hardware interaction.

The course emphasizes practical implementation, debugging, and production-quality driver design, enabling engineers to confidently develop and maintain Linux kernel drivers in Embedded Linux environments.

Learning Outcomes

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

Kernel & Driver Fundamentals

• Explain how device drivers operate within the Linux kernel
• Differentiate between user space and kernel space interactions
• Build and manage Linux kernel modules confidently

Character Driver Development

• Design and implement complete character drivers from scratch
• Create and manage device files for user-space interaction
• Implement file operations such as open, read, write, and ioctl

User–Kernel Communication

• Safely transfer data between user space and kernel space
• Design driver interfaces for both data exchange and control
• Build user-space applications to interact with drivers

Interrupt Handling & Deferred Work

• Implement interrupt-driven drivers for hardware events
• Write safe and efficient interrupt service routines (ISR)
• Use deferred execution mechanisms such as tasklets and workqueues appropriately

Synchronization & Concurrency Control

• Identify and analyze race conditions in driver code
• Apply synchronization mechanisms such as mutexes and spinlocks
• Design thread-safe drivers for multi-process environments

Wait Queues & Blocking I/O

• Implement blocking and non-blocking driver behavior
• Use wait queues to design event-driven drivers
• Synchronize user-space processes with hardware events

System-Level Driver Design

• Integrate interrupts, synchronization, and communication into a cohesive driver
• Design drivers that interact reliably with real hardware, such as GPIO-based systems

Practical & Independent Capability

• Build a complete event-driven Linux device driver from scratch
• Debug and enhance existing driver implementations
• Confidently handle real-world driver development tasks in Embedded Linux projects

Prerequisites

Participants should have:

• Good Embedded C programming knowledge
• Comfortable experience with Linux environment

Teaching Methodology

• Instructor-led technical sessions
• Project-based driver development
• Hands-on kernel programming labs
• Hardware interaction exercises

Target Audience

• Embedded Linux engineers
• Linux device driver developers
• Firmware engineers
• BSP engineers
• Embedded software developers

Target Industry

• Semiconductor
• Consumer Electronics
• Industrial Automation
• Automotive Electronics
• IoT and Embedded Systems

Embedded Linux Development

HRDC Reg. No: 10001705904
Duration: 35 hours (5 days)

Course Overview

Linux I2C & SPI Drivers Development: From Controller to Framework provides a deep, hands-on understanding of Linux bus driver development, covering I2C and SPI from low-level controller implementation to full Linux framework integration.

Participants will learn how to interact with hardware registers, develop controller drivers, integrate with the Linux device model, configure drivers using Device Tree, implement interrupt-driven communication, and optimize transfers using DMA.

The course prepares engineers to confidently design, develop, debug, and integrate production-quality I2C and SPI drivers for Embedded Linux platforms.

Learning Outcomes

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

Controller-Level Understanding

• Understand I2C and SPI protocols at implementation level
• Work directly with hardware registers for data transfer

Low-Level Driver Development

• Build I2C and SPI controller drivers from scratch
• Implement single and multi-byte data transfer

Linux Framework Integration

• Integrate controller drivers with Linux I2C and SPI frameworks
• Understand adapter, client, and master driver models

Device Tree Integration

• Configure and bind drivers using Device Tree
• Add hardware support through DT nodes

Platform Driver Development

• Develop platform drivers for non-enumerable devices
• Connect hardware with kernel subsystems

Interrupt & Deferred Processing

• Implement interrupt-driven drivers
• Use bottom halves for efficient processing

DMA & Performance Optimization

• Understand DMA concepts and APIs
• Enhance drivers for high-performance data transfer

Real-World Capability

• Design and implement complete bus drivers
• Integrate controller and client drivers in real systems
• Work independently on complex driver development tasks

Prerequisites

Participants should have:

• Good Embedded C programming knowledge
• Comfortable experience with Linux environment
• Completion of Linux Kernel Programming or equivalent knowledge
• Understanding of character drivers
• Understanding of kernel synchronization
• Understanding of interrupt management

Teaching Methodology

• Instructor-led technical sessions
• Hands-on driver development labs
• Device Tree integration exercises
• Linux framework implementation workshops
• Real-world debugging and optimization exercises

Target Audience

• Linux device driver developers
• Embedded Linux engineers
• BSP engineers
• Firmware engineers
• Platform software developers

Target Industry

• Semiconductor
• Consumer Electronics
• Industrial Automation
• Automotive Electronics
• IoT and Embedded Systems

Embedded Linux Development

HRDC Reg. No: 10001704643
Duration: 21 hours (3 days)

Course Overview

FreeRTOS helps embedded engineers move from bare-metal programming to structured real-time firmware development. Participants will learn task scheduling, memory management, synchronization, inter-task communication, interrupt handling, and debugging techniques needed to build responsive, scalable, deterministic, and maintainable embedded systems.

Many embedded engineers understand microcontrollers and bare-metal programming. But when systems become more complex, they struggle with:

• Managing multiple functionalities simultaneously
• Handling timing-critical operations reliably
• Avoiding blocking and inefficient polling
• Designing responsive firmware architectures
• Synchronizing tasks safely without race conditions
• Handling interrupts alongside task scheduling
• Debugging concurrency-related issues

As a result, many developers:

• Build monolithic firmware that becomes difficult to scale
• Face unpredictable timing behavior
• Encounter deadlocks, race conditions, and priority inversion problems
• Struggle to design maintainable real-time systems

This program is designed to solve these challenges through a practical and implementation-driven approach using FreeRTOS. Instead of learning RTOS concepts in isolation, participants will progressively build and analyze real-time firmware systems while understanding how FreeRTOS manages:

• Tasks and scheduling
• Timing and responsiveness
• Memory management
• Synchronization and resource sharing
• Inter-task communication
• Interrupt-driven execution

The course focuses heavily on:

• Understanding why RTOS mechanisms are needed
• Analyzing real-world concurrency issues
• Implementing efficient communication between tasks
• Designing interrupt-safe firmware
• Debugging timing and synchronization problems

Through guided exercises and real-world case studies, participants will gain the ability to design firmware that is:

• Responsive
• Scalable
• Deterministic
• Maintainable

By the end of the program, participants will move from “I know FreeRTOS APIs” to “I can design and build reliable real-time embedded systems using FreeRTOS.”

Learning Outcomes

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

RTOS & Real-Time Fundamentals

• Explain the need for RTOS in embedded systems
• Differentiate between GPOS and RTOS architectures
• Understand real-time constraints and scheduling behavior

Task Management & Scheduling

• Create, manage, and schedule FreeRTOS tasks
• Understand task states, priorities, and context switching
• Design responsive task-based firmware architectures

Memory Management

• Understand FreeRTOS memory management techniques
• Analyze stack and heap usage
• Detect and debug stack overflow conditions

Synchronization & Resource Protection

• Use mutexes and critical sections appropriately
• Analyze and resolve race conditions
• Handle priority inversion using proper synchronization mechanisms

Inter-Task Communication

• Design communication between tasks using:
  • Queues
  • Semaphores
  • Event groups
  • Task notifications
  • Message buffers
• Build event-driven RTOS applications

Interrupt Handling in RTOS

• Write interrupt-safe firmware using FreeRTOS APIs
• Synchronize interrupts with tasks effectively
• Implement deferred interrupt processing mechanisms

System-Level Capability

• Build scalable RTOS-based embedded applications
• Design responsive and deterministic firmware systems
• Transition from bare-metal programming to structured RTOS development

Prerequisites

Participants should have:

• Good Embedded C programming knowledge

Teaching Methodology

• Instructor-led RTOS concepts
• Hands-on FreeRTOS labs
• Task scheduling exercises
• Synchronization case studies
• Interrupt handling practice

Target Audience

• Embedded software engineers
• Firmware developers
• Microcontroller programmers
• RTOS beginners
• IoT device developers

Target Industry

• Embedded Systems
• IoT and Smart Devices
• Automotive Electronics
• Industrial Automation
• Consumer Electronics

Embedded Linux Development

HRDC Reg. No: 10001706250
Duration: 21 hours (3 days)

Course Overview

Embedded Linux System – Build, Boot & Recover provides engineers with a complete understanding of the Embedded Linux boot process, from power-on through bootloader, kernel, and root filesystem. Participants will learn how to configure and build Linux systems, control boot behavior using U-Boot, debug boot failures, recover bricked devices, and develop a structured approach to troubleshooting Embedded Linux platforms.

The course emphasizes practical recovery, debugging, and system-level understanding required for real-world embedded product development.

You will learn how to:

• Trace the complete boot sequence and identify failure points
• Debug boot issues systematically instead of guessing
• Work confidently with U-Boot and control boot flow
• Build and configure the Linux kernel for your target
• Create and integrate a minimal root filesystem
• Recover a non-booting or bricked board using practical techniques

By the end of the program, participants will move from trial-and-error debugging to structured problem-solving, enabling them to bring up, debug, and recover Embedded Linux systems with confidence.

Learning Outcomes

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

System Understanding

• Explain the complete Embedded Linux boot flow from ROM to root filesystem
• Identify where and why a system fails during boot

Bootloader Control

• Navigate and configure U-Boot environment variables
• Modify boot arguments to control system behavior
• Build and extend bootloader functionality

Kernel Configuration & Building

• Configure and build the Linux kernel for a target platform
• Debug kernel boot issues and interpret boot logs

Root Filesystem Integration

• Create a minimal root filesystem using BusyBox
• Integrate init scripts and boot dependencies
• Boot using different root filesystem strategies such as initramfs and NFS

Board Recovery

• Apply a structured debugging approach to boot failures
• Identify failure stages including bootloader, kernel, and rootfs
• Recover a bricked board using existing images and fallback strategies

System-Level Capability

• Understand interactions between bootloader, kernel, and root filesystem
• Debug issues across layers instead of in isolation

Prerequisites

Participants should have:

• Comfortable experience with Linux environment
• Good C programming knowledge

Teaching Methodology

• Instructor-led technical sessions
• Hands-on board bring-up exercises
• U-Boot and kernel configuration labs
• Guided boot debugging workshops
• Real-world recovery and troubleshooting exercises

Target Audience

• Embedded Linux engineers
• Firmware engineers
• BSP engineers
• System integration engineers
• Embedded software developers

Target Industry

• Semiconductor
• Consumer Electronics
• Industrial Automation
• Automotive Electronics
• IoT and Embedded Devices

Embedded Linux Development

HRDC Reg. No: 10001705903
Duration: 21 hours (3 days)

Course Overview

Embedded Linux BSP & Porting helps engineers move beyond using pre-built Linux systems and start modifying bootloader, BSP, kernel, Device Tree, and platform driver source code for custom hardware. The course focuses on real-world board bring-up, Linux porting workflow, U-Boot customization, kernel adaptation, and boot-time optimization.

You will learn how:

• Board Support Packages (BSPs) are structured and integrated
• First-stage and second-stage bootloaders initialize hardware
• U-Boot is extended to support new boards
• The Linux kernel is organized internally and adapted for hardware
• Device Tree enables hardware abstraction

This program focuses on giving participants the confidence to read, modify, and extend Embedded Linux source code, which is essential for real-world porting. By the end of the course, participants will not just run Linux on a board but understand how to make it run on new hardware platforms.

Learning Outcomes

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

Bootloader Internals & Porting

• Understand the complete code flow of first-stage bootloaders
• Analyze and modify second-stage bootloader (U-Boot) source code
• Identify and work with BSP components in bootloaders
• Add support for a new custom board in the bootloader

BSP (Board Support Package) Understanding

• Identify BSP structure in both bootloader and kernel
• Understand how hardware-specific code is organized
• Modify BSP components for custom hardware

Kernel Internals & Porting

• Navigate Linux kernel source code effectively
• Understand kernel initialization flow
• Modify kernel to support board-specific features

Platform Drivers

• Understand platform device and driver model
• Write and register basic platform drivers
• Integrate drivers with Device Tree

Device Tree Mastery

• Understand the structure and purpose of Device Tree
• Modify and extend Device Tree for custom hardware
• Debug hardware-related issues using Device Tree

System-Level Porting Capability

• Understand how bootloader, kernel, and hardware interact at source level
• Perform initial steps required to port Linux to a new board
• Reduce dependency on vendor BSPs by understanding internals

Prerequisites

Completion of Embedded Linux System Control: Boot, Debug & Recovery or equivalent knowledge of:

• Boot flow
• Bootloader usage and configuration
• Kernel build process
• Root filesystem basics

Teaching Methodology

• Instructor-led explanation
• Source-code walkthroughs
• Hands-on bootloader labs
• Device Tree and driver exercises
• Real board-porting case discussions

Target Audience

• Embedded Linux engineers
• BSP engineers
• Firmware engineers
• Device driver developers
• Board bring-up engineers

Target Industry

• Semiconductor
• Automotive electronics
• IoT and embedded systems
• Consumer electronics
• Telecom and networking

Embedded Linux Development

HRDC Reg. No: 10001702890
Duration: 35 hours (5 days)

Course Overview

Embedded Linux with Yocto: Deep Foundation & Customization provides deep insights into Embedded Linux by giving participants an in-depth understanding of key Embedded Linux components such as bootloaders, kernel, and root filesystem with extensive hands-on practice.

All components are built, configured, and patched using the Yocto Build System. The course covers Yocto Build System concepts through practical examples, including recipes, layers, classes, BSP layers, BitBake metadata, kernel customization, bootloader customization, and root filesystem customization.

By the end of the course, participants will understand the Embedded Linux boot flow and gain the practical foundation required to customize Embedded Linux images for target platforms using Yocto.

Learning Outcomes

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

• Understand the complete Embedded Linux boot flow
• Work comfortably with bootloader code flow
• Understand Yocto Build System concepts such as:
  • Recipes
  • Yocto layers
  • Classes
  • BSP layer
  • Metadata
  • BitBake tasks and variables
• Customize Yocto builds for a target platform
• Add and remove packages from the root filesystem
• Configure and build U-Boot using Yocto
• Configure, patch, and build the Linux kernel using Yocto
• Create custom Yocto layers and BSP layers
• Build and test Embedded Linux images on the target platform

Prerequisites

Participants should have:

• Comfortability with Linux environment and basic commands

Lab Setup

Hardware / Software Requirements

• Personal computer or virtual machine with Ubuntu 22.04 or higher installed
• 150 GB disk space
• 8 GB RAM
• Target running Embedded Linux:
  • BeagleBone Black

Teaching Methodology

• Instructor-led technical explanation
• Hands-on exercises for every theoretical topic
• Step-by-step Yocto build demonstrations
• Practical customization and troubleshooting activities
• Target board testing and validation

Embedded Linux Development

HRDC Reg. No: 10001704667
Duration: 28 hours (4 days)

Course Overview

Embedded Linux Build Systems: Buildroot & Yocto in Practice helps engineers move from using pre-built images to building, customizing, debugging, and controlling complete Embedded Linux systems from source to final deployable image.

The course covers Buildroot, Yocto, BitBake, recipes, layers, BSP, kernel, U-Boot, root filesystem customization, and reproducible production build workflows.

Prerequisites

Completion of Embedded Linux System Control or equivalent knowledge of:

• Boot flow
• Bootloader usage and configuration
• Kernel build process
• Root filesystem basics

Target Audience

• Embedded Linux engineers
• Firmware engineers
• BSP/platform engineers
• Linux kernel and driver developers
• Engineers moving from manual builds to Yocto/Buildroot

Teaching Methodology

• Concept explanation with build-flow diagrams
• Hands-on Buildroot and Yocto labs
• Step-by-step BitBake recipe practice
• Debugging build failures using logs and tasks
• Target-board deployment and testing

Target Industry

• Semiconductor and chip design
• Automotive and EV systems
• Telecom and networking devices
• Industrial automation and IoT
• Consumer electronics and embedded products

Embedded Linux Development

HRDC Reg. No: 10001703013
Duration: 28 hours (4 days)

Course Overview

Embedded Linux with Yocto - Essential Foundation and Customization provides deep insights into Embedded Linux by giving participants an in-depth understanding of key Embedded Linux components such as bootloaders, kernel, and root filesystem with extensive hands-on practice.

All components are built, configured, and patched using the Yocto Build System. The course covers Yocto concepts such as recipes, layers, classes, BSP layers, BitBake metadata, kernel customization, bootloader customization, and root filesystem customization through practical examples.

By the end of the course, participants will understand the Embedded Linux boot flow and gain the practical foundation required to customize Embedded Linux images for target platforms using Yocto.

Learning Outcomes

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

• Understand the complete Embedded Linux boot flow
• Work comfortably with bootloader code flow
• Understand Yocto Build System concepts such as:
  • Recipes
  • Yocto layers
  • Classes
  • BSP layer
  • Metadata
  • BitBake tasks and variables
• Customize Yocto builds for a target platform
• Add and remove packages from the root filesystem
• Configure and build U-Boot using Yocto
• Configure, patch, and build the Linux kernel using Yocto
• Create custom Yocto layers and BSP layers
• Build and test Embedded Linux images on the target platform

Prerequisites

Participants should have:

• Comfortability with Linux environment and basic commands

Lab Setup

Hardware / Software Requirements

• Personal computer or virtual machine with Ubuntu 22.04 or higher installed
• 150 GB disk space
• 8 GB RAM
• Target running Embedded Linux:
  • BeagleBone Black

Teaching Methodology

• Instructor-led technical explanation
• Hands-on exercises for every theoretical topic
• Step-by-step Yocto build demonstrations
• Practical customization and troubleshooting activities
• Target board testing and validation

Embedded Linux Development

HRDC Reg. No: 10001684856
Duration: 7 hours (1 day)

Course Overview

This course provides a structured introduction to Embedded Linux, focusing on essential Linux fundamentals, system programming concepts, and basic driver development. Participants will gain a solid understanding of how Linux operates at both user space and kernel space levels, enabling them to build a strong foundation for advanced embedded Linux development.

Through a combination of theory and hands-on exercises, the course covers Linux file systems, command-line operations, system calls, process management, and kernel module basics. By the end of the program, participants will be able to interact confidently with Linux systems and understand the core building blocks required for embedded system development.

Learning Outcomes

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

• Understand Linux directory structure and system organization
• Navigate and operate efficiently using Linux command-line tools
• Apply file permissions, symbolic links, and file management techniques
• Explain system calls and their role in Linux system programming
• Trace and analyze system call execution flow
• Understand Linux process management fundamentals
• Build and execute basic system call programs
• Explain the role of device drivers in embedded systems
• Develop and compile a simple Linux kernel module

Prerequisites

• Comfortability with C Programming

Requirements

• Personal computer or virtual machine with Ubuntu 20.04 or higher installed

Teaching Methodology

• Instructor-led interactive sessions
• Step-by-step demonstrations
• Hands-on lab exercises for each module
• Real-world examples and use cases
• Guided practice and troubleshooting support

Target Audience

• Embedded systems engineers (freshers/juniors)
• Software engineers transitioning to embedded Linux
• Electronics and firmware engineers
• System engineers and support engineers
• Engineering students pursuing embedded careers

Target Industry

• Semiconductor and Embedded Systems
• Telecommunications
• Consumer Electronics
• Automotive Systems
• IoT and Industrial Automation

Embedded Linux Development

HRDC Registration No.: 10001690636
Duration: 21 hours (3 days)

Course Overview

Embedded Linux Debugging and Performance Optimization provides engineers with practical, hands-on skills to debug, analyze, and optimize Embedded Linux systems in real-world environments. While many engineers understand system internals, diagnosing failures and performance issues in production remains a major challenge.

Through structured troubleshooting methodologies and real-world lab scenarios, participants will learn how to identify root causes of system failures across the boot process, kernel, and user space. The course also covers performance optimization techniques for CPU, memory, and system responsiveness.

Participants will work on intentionally faulty systems to simulate real engineering problems such as boot failures, kernel panics, memory leaks, high CPU usage, and hardware communication issues. By the end of the course, engineers will be able to confidently troubleshoot and optimize Embedded Linux systems in production environments.

Learning Outcomes

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

• Analyze and debug boot failures across bootloader, kernel, and root filesystem
• Interpret kernel logs and system messages to identify system issues
• Apply structured debugging techniques for system crashes and hangs
• Identify and resolve CPU, memory, and I/O performance bottlenecks
• Use professional debugging tools such as perf, ftrace, and strace
• Troubleshoot hardware interface issues such as I2C, SPI, and UART
• Perform root cause analysis for real-world embedded system failures
• Optimize system performance and boot time for production environments

Prerequisites

Participants should have:

• Comfortability with Embedded Linux and Device Drivers
• Familiarity with Embedded Linux concepts, including boot process and kernel basics
• Prior exposure to command-line interface
• Recommended: Completion of Embedded Linux System Internals or equivalent knowledge

Lab Setup

System Requirements

• Linux laptop, Ubuntu 20.04 / 22.04 recommended
• Minimum 8 GB RAM
• 20 GB free disk space
• At least 2 CPU cores

Hardware Requirements

• BeagleBone Black
• USB-to-Serial UART cable
• Ethernet / USB connectivity

Software & Tools

• U-Boot bootloader
• Embedded Linux kernel, including pre-configured and faulty images
• Customized root filesystem
• Debugging tools:
  • dmesg
  • journalctl
  • top
  • htop
  • perf
  • ftrace
  • strace
  • ltrace
  • systemd tools
  • gdb, basic usage
  • i2c-tools

Teaching Methodology

• Instructor-led concept explanation
• Demonstration of real debugging scenarios
• Hands-on lab exercises as the major component
• Guided troubleshooting sessions
• Group discussions and root cause analysis

Target Audience

• Embedded Linux Engineers
• Firmware Engineers
• System Engineers
• BSP Engineers
• Technical Support Engineers
• R&D Engineers working on embedded systems

Target Industry

• Semiconductor
• Telecommunications
• Consumer Electronics
• Automotive
• IoT / Embedded Systems
• Industrial Automation

Embedded Linux Development

HRDC Reg. No: 10001681659
Duration: 21 hours (3 days)

Course Overview

Linux Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C) Drivers provides a comprehensive introduction to Linux I2C driver development. Participants will learn how to develop and integrate I2C drivers into the Linux kernel, focusing on driver registration, communication, and interfacing with I2C devices.

The course covers the I2C protocol, Linux I2C subsystem, I2C driver model, client drivers, adapter and controller drivers, Device Tree configuration, debugging, testing, and optimization. Hands-on labs and real-world examples help participants gain practical experience in writing and debugging I2C drivers in embedded Linux environments.

Learning Outcomes

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

• Understand the architecture and working principles of the I2C protocol
• Write and integrate I2C drivers into the Linux kernel
• Use the Linux I2C subsystem APIs for communication between devices
• Debug and troubleshoot common issues related to I2C drivers
• Implement best practices for I2C driver development in Linux

Prerequisites

Participants should have:

• Basic understanding of C programming
• Familiarity with Linux kernel internals
• Prior experience with embedded systems and device driver development is recommended
• Knowledge of the Linux command line and scripting

Lab Setup

• Ubuntu/Debian-based Linux distribution installed on physical machines or virtual environments
• Linux kernel source code, latest stable version
• Cross-compilation toolchain, if working with embedded hardware
• I2C device, such as temperature sensor or EEPROM
• I2C controller hardware for hands-on labs
• Debugging tools such as GDB and dmesg for kernel logs

Teaching Methodology

• Lectures: Instructor-led presentations explaining key concepts and I2C subsystem components
• Hands-on Labs: Practical sessions where participants will implement and test I2C drivers on Linux
• Case Studies: Real-world examples of I2C driver implementations in various embedded devices
• Assessments: Quizzes and practical assessments to reinforce learning

Target Audience

• Embedded Systems Engineers
• Linux Kernel Developers
• Device Driver Engineers
• System Architects

Target Industry

• Consumer Electronics
• Automotive
• Industrial Automation
• IoT Device Manufacturing

Embedded Linux Development

HRDC Reg. No: 10001513419
Duration: 14 hours (2 days)

Course Overview

Embedded Systems Development: C, C++, Linux, and Device Driver Programming provides participants with an in-depth understanding of essential programming and embedded systems topics. Participants will explore advanced C and C++ programming concepts, Linux system programming, kernel programming, device drivers, debugging, and testing methodologies.

The course uses a hands-on approach, including code demonstrations, live debugging sessions, practical labs, and a mini-project to reinforce learning and prepare participants for real-world embedded development challenges.

Learning Outcomes

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

• Master pointers, data structures, and bitwise operations for efficient programming
• Develop object-oriented programming skills in C++ with modern standards such as C++11 and C++14
• Build expertise in Linux system programming, including file systems, IPC, and threading
• Understand and implement Linux kernel modules and device drivers
• Utilize industry-standard tools such as GIT, Jenkins, and GDB for configuration and debugging
• Gain knowledge of communication protocols and embedded systems testing
• Apply the acquired knowledge through hands-on programming tasks and a project

Prerequisites

Participants should have:

• Basic knowledge of programming concepts
• Familiarity with operating systems
• Interest in embedded systems and Linux environments

Lab Setup

Hardware Requirements

• Development boards such as Raspberry Pi
• Linux-based system, preferably Ubuntu or RHEL8
• Minimum 8 GB RAM and quad-core CPU for virtualized environments

Software Requirements

• GNU Toolchain including gcc, gdb, binutils, and make
• Linux kernel source code, version 5.x or later
• IDE or text editor such as Vim, Nano, or Visual Studio Code
• Debugging and profiling tools:
  • Valgrind
  • GDB
  • Perf
  • SystemTap
• Version control tools:
  • GIT
  • GitHub for collaborative development

Teaching Methodology

• Interactive lectures and discussions
• Code demonstrations and live debugging sessions
• Hands-on labs and assignments
• Real-time problem-solving and peer learning
• Mini-project development and customer interview preparation

Target Audience

• Software engineers and developers transitioning to embedded systems
• Computer science graduates seeking expertise in Linux and embedded development
• Professionals aiming to specialize in C/C++ programming and device drivers

Target Industry

• Automotive
• Consumer Electronics
• Telecommunication
• Internet of Things (IoT) Solutions
• Industrial Automation

Embedded Linux Development

HRDC Reg. No: 10001706614
Duration: 28 hours (4 days)

Course Overview

Application Development with Linux is a 4-day hands-on course that provides participants with practical understanding of Linux user-space application development. The course focuses on processes, threads, synchronization, signals, inter-process communication, and socket programming.

Participants will learn how to design and develop multi-process and multi-threaded Linux applications that can manage system resources, communicate between processes, handle signals, and operate over networks.

The course includes staged project development to strengthen practical skills in building advanced Linux-based applications using real Linux programming concepts and system-level APIs.

Who Should Attend

• Professionals looking to design and develop advanced Linux-based applications
• Students preparing for Linux application development roles
• Embedded software engineers
• Linux application developers
• System programmers
• Engineers working with multi-threaded and multi-process applications

Target Industry

• Embedded Systems
• Industrial Automation
• IoT and Connected Devices
• Telecom and Networking
• Software Product Development

Why Choose This Course

• Hands-on Linux user-space application development
• Covers system calls, processes, threads, signals, IPC, and sockets
• Build multi-process and multi-threaded Linux applications
• Learn synchronization mechanisms in user space
• Practice communication between processes and over networks
• Includes staged project-based learning across the course

Learning Outcomes

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

• Understand Linux user-space application development
• Work with Linux system calls and library functions
• Create and manage multiple processes
• Handle process creation, execution, waiting, zombie processes, and orphan processes
• Register, mask, and block signals
• Develop signal handling logic for Linux applications
• Use IPC mechanisms such as pipes, FIFO, shared memory, and process semaphores
• Develop multi-threaded applications using POSIX threads
• Create, join, and cancel threads
• Apply synchronization mechanisms in user space
• Design client-server communication between processes
• Develop basic socket-based network applications
• Build staged Linux application projects using processes, threads, IPC, and networking

Prerequisites

Participants should have:

• Knowledge of C programming
• Comfortable working in a Linux environment
• Basic familiarity with command-line tools and compilation

Teaching Methodology

• Instructor-led technical explanation
• Hands-on exercises and assignments for every major topic
• Practical demonstrations using Linux system programming APIs
• Staged project development throughout the course
• Step-by-step implementation and testing

Embedded Linux Development

HRDC Reg. No: 10001709213
Duration: 35 hours (5 days)

Course Overview

This 5-day hands-on course provides a comprehensive and practical introduction to Zephyr RTOS firmware development on STM32 platforms. Participants will learn how to set up the Zephyr development environment, understand the RTOS architecture, configure projects using Kconfig and CMake, and build firmware using the west meta-tool.

The course progresses from basic firmware setup to multi-threaded application design, interrupt handling, Device Tree configuration, driver development, debugging, profiling, and complete system integration. Participants will work with STM32-based labs involving GPIO, UART, I2C, SPI, synchronization mechanisms, and real-time firmware behavior.

By combining technical explanation with practical implementation, participants will gain the confidence to design, debug, optimize, and integrate scalable Zephyr-based embedded applications suitable for real-world firmware development.

Who Should Attend

• Embedded Firmware Engineers
• Embedded Software Developers
• RTOS Developers
• IoT Application Engineers
• STM32 Developers

Target Industry

• Semiconductor
• IoT and Smart Devices
• Industrial Automation
• Automotive Electronics
• Consumer Electronics

Why Choose This Course

• Hands-on Zephyr RTOS firmware development
• STM32-based practical labs and exercises
• Covers Kconfig, CMake, Device Tree, and west workflow
• Develop multi-threaded and interrupt-driven firmware
• Practice debugging with GDB and OpenOCD
• Learn runtime profiling and performance optimization
• Build a complete Zephyr-based capstone project

Learning Outcomes

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

• Set up and configure the Zephyr RTOS development environment
• Understand Zephyr architecture and development workflow
• Use Kconfig and CMake for project configuration
• Build, flash, and manage projects using west
• Develop modular embedded applications using Zephyr
• Structure firmware for scalability and maintainability
• Create and manage threads using Zephyr APIs
• Apply synchronization mechanisms such as mutex, semaphore, and message queue
• Design concurrent RTOS-based systems safely
• Implement interrupt-driven firmware
• Use deferred execution mechanisms effectively
• Integrate interrupts with RTOS scheduling
• Use Zephyr device model for driver development
• Configure hardware using Device Tree overlays
• Implement GPIO, UART, I2C, and SPI-based firmware components
• Debug firmware using GDB and OpenOCD
• Analyze crashes, faults, backtraces, registers, and memory maps
• Perform low-level debugging on Cortex-M systems
• Measure CPU utilization and runtime behavior
• Use profiling tools such as Segger SystemView
• Optimize firmware performance
• Build complete RTOS-based firmware systems
• Integrate multi-threading, interrupts, and peripherals
• Develop production-ready embedded applications

Prerequisites

Participants should have:

• Comfortable experience with embedded system development
• Good C programming knowledge
• Basic familiarity with microcontroller-based development
• Ability to work with command-line tools and development environments

Lab Setup

Hardware Requirements

• 1x STM32F446RE Nucleo Board
• Micro-USB cable
• Breadboard and jumper wires
• Push button, LEDs, and resistors
• I2C temperature sensor such as TMP102 or similar
• SPI flash module optional
• Logic Analyzer or Oscilloscope optional

Note: Client may choose any supported Zephyr platform, subject to compatibility and lab preparation.

Software Requirements

• Windows 10/11 or Ubuntu 20.04/22.04 64-bit host PC
• Zephyr SDK latest stable version
• ARM GNU Embedded Toolchain
• STM32CubeProgrammer
• Python 3.8 or above
• CMake 3.20 or above
• Ninja
• Git
• west meta-tool
• OpenOCD and GDB for ARM
• Segger SystemView for profiling
• ST-LINK USB drivers for Windows
• VS Code with Cortex-Debug extension optional

Teaching Methodology

• Instructor-led technical sessions
• Hands-on Zephyr RTOS labs
• STM32-based firmware development exercises
• Debugging and profiling workshops
• Step-by-step implementation and testing
• Capstone project implementation and integration exercises

Embedded Linux Development

HRDC Reg. No: 10001697764
Duration: 14 hours (2 days)

Course Overview

This 2-day hands-on course provides a practical introduction to Linux Kernel Programming with a focus on kernel modules, character device drivers, user–kernel communication, interrupt handling, and deferred work mechanisms.

Participants will learn how Linux drivers operate inside the kernel, how kernel modules are built and loaded, and how character drivers communicate with user-space applications. The course also introduces interrupt-driven driver behavior and safe deferred execution using tasklets and work queues.

Through step-by-step implementation and testing exercises, participants will gain the foundation required to develop, debug, and extend basic Linux kernel drivers for embedded Linux platforms.

Who Should Attend

• Embedded Software Engineers
• Firmware Engineers
• Linux System Developers
• Device Driver Developers
• Engineers working with embedded Linux platforms

Target Industry

• Embedded Systems and IoT
• Semiconductor and Electronics
• Automotive and Industrial Automation
• Telecom and Networking Equipment
• Consumer Electronics and Device Manufacturing
• Why Choose This Course

HRDC claimable training (HRDC Reg. No: 10001697764)
Hands-on Linux kernel module development
Build and test character drivers from scratch
Learn user–kernel communication techniques
Covers interrupt handling and deferred work
Suitable for embedded Linux driver development foundations

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Understand how Linux device drivers operate inside the kernel
2. Differentiate between user space and kernel space interactions
3. Build, load, unload, and manage Linux kernel modules
4. Design and implement character device drivers
5. Create and manage device files for user-space access
6. Implement driver file operations such as open, read, write, and ioctl
7. Transfer data safely between user space and kernel space
8. Build user-space applications to communicate with drivers
9. Implement interrupt-driven driver behavior
10. Write interrupt service routines and defer work using tasklets and work queues
11. Debug and test basic Linux kernel drivers

Prerequisites

Participants should have:

• Good Embedded C programming knowledge
• Comfortable working in a Linux environment
• Basic understanding of Linux fundamentals
• Familiarity with command-line tools and compilation process

Teaching Methodology

• Instructor-led technical explanation
• Hands-on kernel module and driver exercises
• Step-by-step code walkthroughs
• Practical debugging and testing demonstrations
• Real-world embedded Linux driver use cases

Embedded Linux Development

HRDC Reg. No: 10001657747
Duration: 21 hours (3 days)

Course Overview

This intensive 3-day course provides a comprehensive and hands-on exploration of Linux Block Device and Filesystem Driver Development. Participants will learn how storage systems operate at a low level, from disk structures and partitioning to block I/O handling within the Linux kernel.

The course progresses from implementing a RAM-based block driver to designing and developing a fully functional custom filesystem integrated with the Linux Virtual Filesystem (VFS). By combining theory with real-world implementation, participants gain deep insight into Linux storage architecture and driver development.

Who Should Attend

• Embedded Software Engineers
• Linux Kernel Developers
• Device Driver Developers
• System Programmers
• Firmware Engineers

Why Choose This Course

• HRDC claimable training (HRDC Reg. No: 10001657747)
• Hands-on block and filesystem driver development
• Covers modern Linux Block I/O (multi-queue architecture)
• Build a custom filesystem from scratch
• Deep understanding of Linux storage internals

Learning Outcomes

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

• Understand Linux storage architecture from block devices to filesystems
• Design and implement custom block device drivers
• Handle block I/O requests and scheduling mechanisms
• Work with BIO structures and kernel data flows
• Design filesystem structures and metadata layouts
• Validate filesystem designs in user space
• Integrate custom filesystems with the Linux VFS layer
• Implement file operations such as read, write, and directory management
• Debug and extend Linux storage drivers

Prerequisites

Participants should have:

• Strong C programming knowledge
• Experience with Linux environment
• Understanding of basic Linux drivers (character drivers)
• Knowledge of kernel constructs (mutex, semaphore, interrupts, wait queues)

Lab Setup

Hardware Requirements

• High-performance laptop (minimum 16GB RAM)
• 100GB free disk space
• x86_64 system (Intel/AMD)
• BIOS virtualization enabled

Software Requirements

• Ubuntu Linux (20.04 / 22.04 LTS)
• Linux kernel source code
• GCC, Make, Binutils
• Kernel headers
• Git
• QEMU (recommended)

Tools

• gdb, dmesg, strace, objdump
• Filesystem tools (mkfs, fdisk, losetup)

Environment Setup

• Root/sudo access
• Pre-configured VM recommended
• Backup snapshot before kernel experiments

Teaching Methodology

• Instructor-led technical sessions
• Hands-on implementation for every concept
• Step-by-step driver development
• Debugging and kernel-level experimentation

Embedded Linux Development

HRDC Reg. No: 10001657810
Duration: 3 Days (21 Hours)

Course Overview

This intensive 3-day course provides a deep, hands-on understanding of Linux Network Driver Development, covering everything from the Linux networking subsystem to building a real SPI-based Ethernet driver from scratch.

Participants will explore how packets flow through the Linux kernel, understand socket buffers (sk_buff), and learn how network drivers interact with the networking stack. Through progressive hands-on labs, participants will build a basic network driver, develop a dummy network interface, and implement a fully functional SPI-based Ethernet driver using real hardware (WZ5500).

Who Should Attend

• Embedded Software Engineers
• Linux Kernel Developers
• Device Driver Developers
• Firmware Engineers
• System Engineers working with networking hardware

Why Choose This Course

• HRDC claimable training (HRDC Reg. No: 10001657810)
• Hands-on driver development from scratch
• Covers real hardware integration (SPI Ethernet – WZ5500)
• Deep dive into Linux networking internals
• Practical skills for embedded and kernel-level development

Learning Outcomes

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

• Understand the Linux networking subsystem and architecture
• Analyze packet flow (TX/RX) within the Linux kernel
• Design and implement Linux network drivers
• Work with socket buffers (sk_buff) and kernel APIs
• Register and configure network interfaces
• Implement packet transmission and reception logic
• Develop dummy network drivers for testing
• Handle interrupts, bottom halves, and workqueues
• Integrate SPI-based Ethernet hardware with Linux
• Debug and extend existing Linux network drivers

Prerequisites

Participants should have:

• Strong C programming knowledge
• Experience with Linux environment
• Understanding of basic Linux drivers (character drivers)
• Knowledge of kernel constructs (mutex, semaphore, interrupts, wait queues)

Lab Setup

Hardware Requirements

• Beaglebone Black Rev C
• USB to Ethernet Converter (if no onboard Ethernet)
• WZ5500 SPI to Ethernet module

Teaching Methodology

• Instructor-led deep technical sessions
• Hands-on coding labs for each concept
• Step-by-step driver development exercises
• Real hardware integration practice
• Debugging and implementation walkthroughs

Target Audience

Professionals seeking deep expertise in Linux network driver development for hardware integration.

Target Industry

• Semiconductor & SoC Companies
• Embedded Systems & Product Development
• Telecommunications & Networking Equipment
• Automotive Electronics & Telematics
• Industrial IoT & Automation

Embedded Linux Development

HRDC Reg. No: 10001513392

Duration: 2 days (14 hours)

Course Overview

This 2-day intensive course provides an in-depth understanding of embedded systems development using C, C++, Linux system programming, kernel programming, and device driver development. Participants will engage in hands-on exercises covering multithreading, interprocess communication (IPC), debugging, and real-world device driver implementation.

Who Should Attend?

• Software Engineers & Developers transitioning into embedded systems
• Computer Science Graduates seeking Linux & embedded development expertise
• IT Professionals specializing in C/C++ programming and device drivers

Why Choose This Course?

This HRDC-claimable course (HRDC Reg. No: 10001513392) offers hands-on experience in real-world embedded programming, system debugging, and device driver development, essential for automotive, consumer electronics, IoT, and industrial automation applications.

Learning Outcomes

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

Master pointers, data structures, and function pointers for efficient programming
Develop object-oriented C++ applications using modern standards (C++11, C++14)
Build expertise in Linux system programming (file systems, IPC, threading)
Implement Linux kernel modules & device drivers
Utilize GIT, Jenkins, GDB, and Valgrind for debugging and configuration management
Gain knowledge of communication protocols (GPIO, SPI, I2C, UART, CAN)
Apply concepts through hands-on labs & a mini-project

Prerequisites

• Basic programming knowledge (C/C++)
• Familiarity with operating systems
• Interest in embedded systems & Linux environments

Target Industry

• Automotive
• Consumer Electronics
• Telecommunications
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Industrial Automation

Lab Setup

Hardware Requirements

• Development Boards (e.g., Raspberry Pi)
• Linux-based system (Ubuntu, RHEL8 preferred)
• Minimum 8GB RAM & quad-core CPU for virtualized environments

Software Requirements

• GNU Toolchain (gcc, gdb, binutils, make)
• Linux Kernel Source Code (5.x or later)
• IDE/Text Editors (Vim, Nano, or VS Code)
• Debugging Tools (Valgrind, GDB, Perf, SystemTap)
• Version Control Tools (GIT, GitHub)

Teaching Methodology

Instructor-led Lectures – Core concepts explained with real-world examples
Hands-on Lab Exercises – Step-by-step programming & debugging tasks
Live Code Demonstrations – Practical debugging and troubleshooting sessions
Collaborative Learning – Mini-project development & peer discussions
Assessments & Feedback – Real-time problem-solving & exit tests

Embedded Linux Development

HRDC Reg. No: 10001509719

Duration: 4 days (28 hours)

Course Overview

This 4-day intensive course provides an in-depth understanding of security in Embedded Linux systems. The training focuses on secure booting, kernel hardening, root filesystem security, data encryption, Trusted Execution Environments (TEE), and SELinux (Security-Enhanced Linux). Participants will implement security features through hands-on exercises, ensuring practical application of key security mechanisms.

Who Should Attend?

• Embedded Linux Developers
• System Security Engineers
• IoT and Edge Computing Professionals
• Security Researchers & Analysts

Why Choose This Course?

This HRDC-claimable course (HRDC Reg. No: 10001509705) offers real-world training on securing bootloaders, kernels, root filesystems, and applications in Embedded Linux, ensuring compliance with modern security standards.

Learning Outcomes

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

Implement Secure Boot and verify the authenticity of system components
Ensure bootloader and kernel integrity
Configure Trusted Boot and Trusted Execution Environments (TEE)
Harden the Linux kernel & root filesystem against security threats
Implement data encryption techniques (Full Disk Encryption, File-based Encryption)
Deploy SELinux security policies for system protection

Prerequisites

• Knowledge of C programming
• Comfort with Linux user space & basic shell scripting

Teaching Methodology

Instructor-led Lectures – Explanation of security principles in Embedded Linux
Hands-on Lab Exercises – Practical implementation of secure boot, encryption, and SELinux
Case Studies & Problem Solving – Real-world security threats & mitigation strategies
Assessments & Feedback – Evaluating understanding through projects and quizzes

Embedded Linux Development

HRDC Reg. No: 10001406976

Duration: 35 hours (5 days)

Course Overview

This 5-day intensive course provides a deep insight into operating system (OS) concepts, covering key topics such as process management, multithreading, synchronization, interprocess communication (IPC), and memory management. Participants will gain hands-on experience in designing and developing multitasking applications while efficiently managing system resources.

Who Should Attend?

• Software Developers & Engineers working on OS-based applications
• Embedded Systems Developers dealing with real-time OS
• System Administrators & IT Professionals handling multi-threaded applications
• Students & Professionals interested in advanced OS concepts

Why Choose This Course?

This HRDC-claimable course (HRDC Reg. No: 10001406976) provides real-world hands-on training on OS fundamentals, process management, task scheduling, memory management, concurrency control, and IPC mechanisms essential for modern computing.

Learning Outcomes

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

Understand fundamental OS concepts and their applications
Work with multi-threaded and multi-process environments
Implement task scheduling and synchronization mechanisms
Manage memory efficiently in Linux & FreeRTOS
Design inter-process communication (IPC) mechanisms for data exchange
Apply concurrency management techniques to avoid deadlocks and race conditions

Prerequisites

• Knowledge of C programming

Lab Setup

• FreeRTOS Simulator for Windows
• Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)

Teaching Methodology

Instructor-led Theoretical Sessions – In-depth OS concepts explained with real-world examples
Hands-on Lab Exercises – Practical implementation of OS functionalities
Case Studies & Problem Solving – Application of OS techniques in different scenarios
Assessments & Feedback – Evaluating participant understanding through projects and quizzes