Embedded Systems Computer Architecture
Certificate Course - Mobility Systems Engineering - MSE.2.2.I26
| Date | Feb 24 - 26, 2027 |
| Duration | 3 days |
| Location | On campus - Karlsruhe |
| Language | English |
| ECTS | upon request |
| Cost | 2,050€ |
Fundamentals
Understand processor architectures, SoC systems, ISAs, and fundamentals of embedded computer design and hardware–software interaction.
Technology
Analyze microarchitectures, heterogeneous multicore systems, and embedded SoC designs for performance-, cost-, and time-optimized systems.
Applications
Select and evaluate embedded processors and architectures for real-world systems considering performance, cost, and application constraints.
What you'll explore
- Explore fundamentals of processor and microcontroller architectures
- Understand Instruction Set Architecture (ISA) and system design principles
- Learn about SoC components and embedded system architectures
- Study microarchitectural optimization techniques
- Analyze heterogeneous multicore systems and their challenges
- Understand hardware–software interface characteristics
- Evaluate architectural trade-offs in embedded system design
- Apply concepts in lab-based practical embedded system scenarios
Your key takeaways
- Understanding of modern embedded processor and SoC architectures
- Ability to evaluate microcontrollers for specific applications
- Knowledge of ISA and hardware–software interface design
- Skills in analyzing embedded system architecture trade-offs
- Competence in understanding multicore and heterogeneous systems
- Practical insight into embedded system design and optimization
Taught by recognized experts in Embedded Systems Computer Architecture
Benefit from the knowledge of leading specialists with extensive experience in research and industry. Their deep expertise guarantees a course of outstanding academic and practical quality.
Dr.-Ing. Tanja Harbaum
Dr.-Ing. Tanja Harbaum is a research group leader at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), specializing in adaptive hardware architectures and artificial intelligence in embedded systems. Her work focuses on overcoming physical limits of semiconductor scaling through innovative microarchitectures and hardware/software co-design. She develops AI-optimized embedded systems for efficient, real-time processing in cyber-physical and IoT applications. By integrating intelligent algorithms directly into hardware, she enables next-generation, high-performance, and energy-efficient computing systems for future technologies.
Who should attend
This course is particularly beneficial for professionals in the following fields
- Mobility systems and automotive engineering professionals Engineers working on embedded systems, vehicle electronics, autonomous driving, and mobility technologies, focusing on system design, integration, and validation.
- Embedded systems and systems engineering specialists
Developers and engineers involved in model-based design, hardware/software co-design, real-time systems, and safety-critical electronic control systems. - Software, control, and simulation engineers in mobility applications
Professionals working with simulation, modeling, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and rapid control prototyping for complex technical systems. - Data, AI, and digital engineering specialists in mobility
Engineers and scientists applying data-driven methods, optimization, and computational tools to automotive and mobility system development. - Researchers and early-career academics
Master’s students, PhD candidates, and researchers in engineering, computer science, or mobility systems focusing on embedded systems, system architecture, and model-based engineering.
Advance your career with KIT-level expertise
Benefit from the reputation of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) while gaining practical skills, flexible learning opportunities, and a recognized certificate to support your long-term professional growth
Flexibility
Gain focused expertise in a specific field without committing to a full degree program, allowing you to build relevant knowledge efficiently and integrate learning seamlessly into your professional routine
Relevance
Benefit from high-quality academic content combined with practical insights, delivered by experienced experts, supporting continuous, lifelong learning while ensuring direct applicability in real-world scenarios.
Advancement
Enhance your professional profile with a recognized certificate, demonstrating your commitment to ongoing development and supporting your career with tangible, verifiable credentials.
About HECTOR School
HECTOR School, the Technology Business School of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), is a leading provider of executive education in technology-driven fields.
For this course, participants who successfully complete the examination can earn a KIT certificate with ECTS credits, which may be credited toward our Executive Master of Science or Advanced Studies Programs, subject to content alignment.