FreeRTOS Course

Real-Time Systems:

In each core, only one individual program can run at a time. This is where the scheduler's work comes into play. The scheduler decides which program will run at any given time (or, which program will win the processor at any given time).

Real-Time Systems are systems in which there is a limitation on the time it takes for the system to respond to an event. In other words, if the system does not respond to a specific event within time x, it has failed.

A Real-Time system of a small size, essentially just a scheduler, that allows it to run in micro-controllers that are limited in size.

In the FreeRTOS operating system, each program that runs has a priority, and then the scheduler selects which program will run based on their priorities.

Several characteristics of FreeRTOS:

Free and open-source.
Small in size.
Supports 35 different architectures.
Supports two different types of scheduling: Round Robin (for programs with the same priority) and preemptive (for programs with different priorities).
Its API is user-friendly.

Objects available in FreeRTOS:

Task
Queue
Binary Semaphore
Counting Semaphore
Mutex
Recursive Mutex
Software Timer
Event Group

Who is the FreeRTOS course for?

Software engineers, developers, programmers.
Those interested in learning Embedded Systems development under the Linux operating system.
Embedded Bare-Board Engineers who want to learn developing device drivers under the Linux operating system.
Hardware, software, and computer science engineers who seek practical knowledge in the world of the Linux Kernel.

Free RTOS Course Prerequisites

Knowledge and experience in the Linux operating system.
Background and/or experience in C++/C development (mandatory for the professional conversion track).

FreeRTOS Course Description

The FreeRTOS course is a practical course that includes lectures and hands-on exercises.

The duration of the FreeRTOS course is approximately 90 academic hours.

The FreeRTOS course includes:

Class exercises accompanied by explanations, homework assignments, and solutions on the website
Course booklet
Videos and presentations on the course website
Toward the end of the course, each student will complete a practical project that summarizes the acquired knowledge during the course

The lectures take place once a week in the evening or morning hours.

Course Structure

Ch. 1

Introduction to Free Rtos

Ch. 2

Demo projects

Ch. 3

Codeing standard

Ch. 4

Tasks

Ch. 5

Co-routines

Ch. 6

Queues

Ch. 7

Binary Semaphores

Ch. 8

Counting Semaphores

Ch. 9

Mutexes

Ch. 10

Recursive Mutexes

Ch. 11

Task Notifications

Ch. 12

Software Timers

Ch. 13

Creating a new project

Ch. 14

Memory management

Ch. 15

Stack overflow protection

Ch. 16

Hook functions

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Meet your instructor

Benny Cohen

Embedded Academy Founder and CEO

As a long-time veteran in the technology industry, Benny Cohen combines a deep passion for technology with extensive field experience. With a B.Sc. in Electronics Engineering and an M.Sc. in Communication Engineering, he has spent over 20 years developing software and hardware systems, including the last few years focusing on the cybersecurity industry. In addition to his role as the company founder & CEO, Benny also operates as a hands-on practitioner who specializes in penetration testing and has conducted significant security assessments for leading enterprises and security companies worldwide. His approachable teaching style and real-world expertise make learning both engaging and relevant.

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What our graduates say

David M.
Embedded System course graduate

Embedded System engineer

Didn’t realy know what I wanted to focus on when applied but my career advisor laid the options down so we could see what’s a good fit for me professionally. I got into the embedded system program and feel good with this path.

Dima Solomianik
Real Time Embedded course graduate

RT Embedded Engineer, HP

After completing the course I moved onto the job interview preparation process in which I got valuable insights about what employers search for when seeking a talent to take on the role confident in the skills and experience I gained as a student. I got 3 high tech companies getting back to me to proceed to the next level

Alex K.
Real Time Embedded course graduate

Linux Kernel Developer

The Embedded systems course was very detailed and relevant as I got to work on actual client projects that show industry challenges. I now work as an embedded engineer and the skills I gained are directly applicable to my daily work.

David F.
Embedded System course graduate

Device Driver Developer

The real-time embedded program got deep into relevant industry challenges, and I got to apply new strategies I learned to streamline our development processes.

Liam S.
Real-Time Embedded course graduate

RTOS Specialist

I came into the real-time embedded course with limited coding experience, but the structured learning path and personalized mentorship made the transition seamless.