PG Diploma in Embedded & Automotive Systems

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Duration: 6 Months
Eligibility: BE, B.Tech, ME, M.Tech

The AD/ PG Diploma in Embedded & Automotive Systems is a comprehensive, industry-aligned, job-oriented program designed for Engineering Graduates And Final Year Students who aspire to build successful careers in Embedded Systems, Automotive Software Development, and Core Engineering domains.

This program bridges the gap between academic learning and industry requirements by delivering strong programming fundamentals, hands-on hardware expertise, real-time system development skills, and automotive domain specialization.

Program Outline

Core Programming Fundamentals

Mastering C Programming following MISRA-C Guidelines
DSA for Problem Solving in C
Capstone Project – Programming

Electronics & Hardware

Electronics and Hardware Familiarization

Embedded Systems Programming

ARM Cortex-M Architecture & Embedded C
Embedded Protocols & Driver Development
Mastering OOP using C++
Linux System Programming using C
Capstone Project – Hardware

Embedded Automotive Foundation

Automotive Programming & AUTOSAR Foundation
Embedded RTOS (FreeRTOS) Firmware
Embedded AI & Edge Intelligence – Self Study

Tools / Software / Hardware

Ubuntu Linux (GCC compiler)
Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)
Code::Blocks, Visual Studio Code, Dev-C++
Keil µVision IDE, Flash Magic
MATLAB and Simulink
ARM Cortex-M3 (LPC1768 development board)
FreeRTOS

Capstone Projects

C, C++, and DSA programming projects with competitive coding
Linux system programming projects
Embedded system development using LPC1768 with peripheral drivers
Real-time multitasking applications using FreeRTOS
MATLAB & Simulink-based automotive control projects

Industry Job Roles

Embedded Systems Engineer
Embedded Software Engineer
Automotive Software Engineer
AUTOSAR Engineer
Embedded Linux Engineer
Device Driver Engineer
RTOS Engineer
Edge AI / Embedded AI Engineer
IoT & Smart Systems Engineer
Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET)

Module 1 • Mastering C Programming following MISRA-C Guidelines 80 hrs.

Key Skills: Program structure · Arrays · Functions · Searching & Sorting · MISRA-C standards

Introduction to C: simple C program structure, literals, constants, variables	Operators with precedence and associativity	Control flow statements with examples
Modular programming using functions	Numeric arrays: 1D and 2D arrays	Character arrays and string functions
Searching algorithms	Sorting algorithms	Problem-solving using HackerRank

Learner Outcome: Develop structured C programs using core language features and solve logical problems using arrays, functions, and algorithms.

Module 2 • DSA for Problem Solving in C 80 hrs.

Key Skills: Complexity analysis · Pointers · Structures · Linked Lists · Stacks & Queues · File I/O

Time and space complexity	Utopian Tree	Viral Advertising
Birthday Cake Candles	Migratory Birds	Kaprekar Number
Pangram string and anagram string	Palindrome Index	Array Rotation
Pointers: declaration, initialization, types, pointer to pointers	Structures: definition, structure variable, member access, nested structures	Introduction to data structures: stacks, queues, linked list
Dynamic memory allocation	Static stack and dynamic stack	Static queue and dynamic queue
Circular queue	Linked list: singly linked list	Doubly linked list
File handling using C	Text and binary files	Problem-solving using HackerRank

Learner Outcome: Analyze time and space complexity and implement data structures and algorithms to solve competitive programming problems.

▶ Capstone Project • Capstone: Project – Programming · 20 hrs · Application development using C, Data Structures, and competitive coding

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Module 3 • Electronics and Hardware Familiarization Self Study

Key Skills: Analog circuits · Digital logic · Embedded architecture · Schematics & Datasheets

Analog electronics: passive and active components	Circuit analysis using KCL and KVL	Diode, transistor, and op-amp circuits
Digital electronics: combinational circuits — adders, multiplexers, encoders, decoders	Sequential circuits: flip-flops, registers, counters	Microprocessors and microcontroller architecture
Basic embedded system architecture	Standard interfaces overview	Understanding schematics and datasheets

Learner Outcome: Understand basic analog and digital electronics, embedded system architecture, and interpret hardware schematics and datasheets.

Module 4 • ARM Cortex-M Architecture & Embedded C Programming (LPC1768) 60hrs

Key Skills: Cross-compiler toolchain · Register-level programming · GPIO · ADC · Timers · Debugging

Cross compilers: arm-none-eabi-gcc, armclang; toolchain (gcc, as, ld, gdb)	Conditional compiler directives in embedded software	Const, volatile qualifier and their use in embedded systems
Bit-wise operators in low-level programming	Structure padding and bitfields	Function pointers
Makefile and building an executable	Startup code, linker script and their use	Object file and map file
Debugging and tracing	Coding standards for secure and safe coding	ARM Cortex-M3 architecture & LPC1768 overview
GPIO registers and GPIO programming: LED programming	Buzzer, switch, and IO device programming: 16x2 LCD	4x4 matrix keypad interfacing and programming
ADC programming: LM35 temperature sensor interfacing	Timer peripheral programming

Learner Outcome: Develop and debug embedded firmware for ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers and interface on-chip peripherals.

Module 5 • Embedded Protocols & Peripheral Driver Development 60 hrs

Key Skills: PWM · RTC · WDT · PLL · NVIC · UART · SPI · SSP · I2C

PWM peripheral programming	RTC (Real-Time Clock)	Watchdog Timer (WDT)
PLL (Phase-Locked Loop) & clock configuration	NVIC (Nested Vectored Interrupt Controller) & interrupt handling	UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter) communication
SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) communication	SSP (Synchronous Serial Peripheral) communication	I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit) communication

Learner Outcome: Implement peripheral drivers and communication protocols for real-time embedded systems.

✎ Assessment: Module Test (MCQ & Theory) · Technical Mock · Driver Development Assignment

▶ Mini Project • Development of a multi-peripheral driver suite for ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers

Module 6 • Mastering OOP and Data Structures using C++ 80 hrs

Key Skills: Classes & Objects · Inheritance · Polymorphism · STL · Smart Pointers · Templates

Basic input/output: cin, cout, >> and << operators, endl, setw	Understanding namespace and introduction to OOP	Classes and objects, encapsulation, data hiding, abstraction
Access specifiers – private and protected, this pointer	Constructors and destructors	Friend functions and operator overloading
Inheritance	Run-time polymorphism	Exception handling
Lambda expressions	Smart pointers	Templates
STL algorithms	STL container classes	Iterators

Learner Outcome: Design modular and reusable applications using object-oriented principles, STL, and modern C++ features.

✎ Assessment: Module Test (MCQ & Theory) · Coding Challenge · Technical Mock

Module 7 • Linux System Programming using C 40 hrs.

Key Skills: Shell commands · Bash scripting · System calls · IPC · Multithreading · Mutex

Linux shell commands	Manipulating files and directories	Manipulating data
Find and grep	Variables in Bash scripting	Control statements in Bash
File-related system calls	Process management	Signals
IPC – pipes, message queue, shared memory	Multithreading	Handling race conditions using Mutex

Learner Outcome: Build system-level applications using Linux system calls, IPC mechanisms, and multithreading concepts.

▶ Capstone Project • Capstone Project – Hardware • 20 hrs • Embedded system development with LPC1768, peripheral drivers, multi-peripheral integration

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Module 8 • Automotive Programming & AUTOSAR Foundation 40 hrs

Key Skills: MATLAB · Simulink · MBD · AUTOSAR BSW · ECU control logic · Code generation

Introduction to MATLAB and Simulink	Data types, addressing techniques, linear equations	Creating and manipulating matrices
Data visualization: 2D and 3D plots	Digital image processing	Programming in MATLAB
Graphical User Interface (GUI)	Logic-driven modeling	Finite state machines
Introduction to Simscape	Build and simulate a DC motor control system	Model a basic software (BSW) component using Simulink + Embedded Coder
Model-Based Design for ECUs: control logic modeling	Automatic code generation

Learner Outcome: Model, simulate, and auto-generate embedded control software using MATLAB, Simulink, and AUTOSAR concepts.

Module 9 • Embedded RTOS – FreeRTOS Firmware Programming 20 hrs

Key Skills: FreeRTOS tasks · Scheduling · Queues · Semaphores · ISR management · Memory management

Overview of FreeRTOS: features and source code organization	RTOS concepts: hard real-time vs soft real-time	Multithreading, multitasking, concurrent execution
Scheduling and context switching	Memory management: heap vs stack, program memory vs data memory	FreeRTOS heap memory management and allocation chemes
FreeRTOS tasks APIs: creating tasks, task priorities, task state transitions	Scheduler algorithms, tick interrupt, idle task	Inter-task communication: FreeRTOS Queue APIs
Blocking read/write, receiving from multiple queues, mailbox	Interrupt management: events and ISRs, tasks vs ISRs	Semaphores: binary and counting semaphores
Resource management: shared resources and mutual exclusion

Learner Outcome: Design real-time multitasking embedded applications using FreeRTOS scheduling, queues, semaphores, and synchronization mechanisms.

✎ Assessment: Modules Test (Assignment, MCQ, Theory & Lab) · Technical Mock.

Module 10 • Embedded AI & Edge Intelligence Self-Study

Key Skills: TinyML · Edge AI · Sensor data acquisition · TensorFlow Lite · Model deployment

Introduction to TinyML & Edge AI: Edge AI vs Cloud AI, embedded AI use cases	Sensor data acquisition: real-time collection and visualization (Serial Plotter)	Feature extraction techniques: Python/MATLAB-based feature extraction from sensor data
Intro to ML for microcontrollers: classification, regression, training, testing	TinyML model optimization: quantize and test using TensorFlow Lite	AI model deployment on microcontrollers

Learner Outcome: Understand and deploy lightweight AI models on microcontrollers using TinyML and TensorFlow Lite for real-time edge inference.

▶ Capstone Project • Capstone Project – Automotive & AI • MATLAB/Simulink-based automotive control projects with embedded deployment

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FAQs

What is the duration of the Embedded Systems training program?

The PG Diploma in Embedded and Automotive Systems program spans 6 months, combining theoretical learning with practical exposure.

Who is eligible to enroll in this course?

The course is designed for:

Engineering graduates in Electronics, Electrical, Circuit Branches, etc.
Working professionals seeking to enhance their skills in embedded systems

Is prior programming experience required?

While not mandatory, a basic understanding of C programming is beneficial. The course covers programming fundamentals to ensure all participants can grasp the concepts effectively.

What topics are covered in the curriculum?

The program includes comprehensive modules on:

Embedded C Programming
Data Structures
ARM Cortex-M Microcontroller Programming
RTOS (Real-Time Operating Systems)
Automotive Communication Protocols (CAN, LIN)
MATLAB/Simulink for Embedded Systems
IoT Integration
PCB Design and Simulation
Embedded Linux

What tools and software are used during the training?

Students gain practical experience with industry-standard tools, including:

Keil uVision
Proteus
MATLAB/Simulink
ModelSim
Arduino IDE
Raspberry Pi
Embedded Linux Development Tools

Is the course available online?

Yes, Cranes Varsity offers live instructor-led online sessions, allowing flexibility for remote learning.

What certification will I receive upon completion?

Upon successful completion, students receive a Postgraduate Diploma Certificate from Cranes Varsity. Additionally, students enrolled in the Embedded and Automotive program can apply for NASSCOM certification after clearing the IT-ITeS SSC examination.

Does Cranes Varsity provide placement assistance?

Yes, Cranes Varsity offers 100% job assistance, leveraging partnerships with over 500 hiring companies. Placement support includes:

Resume preparation
Mock interviews
Access to job opportunities in embedded systems and related fields

Online: Fill out the application form on the official website, and a dedicated admission counselor will contact you.
Offline: Visit the Cranes Varsity campus for direct inquiries and enrollment assistance.