Embedded Systems Training in Cape Town

This course focuses on applying intermediate-level Rust skills to resource-constrained, low-level hardware environments. It covers essential toolchains, safety patterns, real-time considerations, and deployment workflows.

Delivered via instructor-led live training (available online or onsite), this programme is designed for intermediate Rust developers and embedded engineers who aim to build safe, reliable firmware using Rust.

Upon completion, participants will be equipped to:

• Set up and configure a Rust embedded toolchain and debug environment.
• Write idiomatic, memory-safe firmware using no_std and embedded-hal abstractions.
• Design and implement concurrency and interrupt-safe code in Rust.
• Deploy, debug, and benchmark Rust firmware on actual hardware.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Practical labs utilising physical or simulated hardware.
• Guided exercises featuring incremental code construction and live debugging sessions.

Course Customisation Options

• To request a bespoke training arrangement for this course, please contact us.

This instructor-led, live training in Cape Town (online or onsite) is designed for developers and embedded systems engineers who wish to utilise Rust for embedded systems programming and acquire the necessary skills to build robust and efficient embedded applications.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Configure a development environment for Rust-based embedded systems programming.
• Comprehend and work with microcontrollers and their peripherals using Rust.
• Write efficient and reliable code for resource-constrained embedded systems.
• Manage concurrency and real-time requirements in embedded applications.
• Interface with hardware and utilise low-level abstractions in Rust.
• Apply power management and low-power optimisation techniques in embedded systems.

This instructor-led, live training in Cape Town (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level automotive engineers and technicians who wish to gain hands-on experience in testing, simulating, and diagnosing ECUs using Vector tools like CANoe and CANape.

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

• Understand the role and function of ECUs in automotive systems.
• Set up and configure Vector tools such as CANoe and CANape.
• Simulate and test ECU communication on CAN and LIN networks.
• Analyze data and perform diagnostics on ECUs.
• Create test cases and automate testing workflows.
• Calibrate and optimize ECUs using practical approaches.

This instructor-led, live training in Cape Town (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level automotive engineers and embedded systems developers who wish to grasp the theoretical aspects of ECUs, emphasizing Vector-based tools and methodologies used in automotive design and development.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be capable of:

• Comprehending the architecture and functions of ECUs in contemporary vehicles.
• Analyzing the communication protocols utilized in ECU development.
• Exploring Vector-based tools and their theoretical applications.
• Implementing model-based development principles in ECU design.

This instructor-led, live training in Cape Town (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level embedded systems engineers and AI developers who wish to deploy machine learning models on microcontrollers using TensorFlow Lite and Edge Impulse.

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

• Understand the fundamentals of TinyML and its benefits for edge AI applications.
• Set up a development environment for TinyML projects.
• Train, optimize, and deploy AI models on low-power microcontrollers.
• Use TensorFlow Lite and Edge Impulse to implement real-world TinyML applications.
• Optimize AI models for power efficiency and memory constraints.

Embedded systems are dedicated computing architectures engineered to execute specific tasks within broader ecosystems. The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to a network of physical devices equipped with sensors and software, enabling them to communicate and share data via the internet.

This instructor-led live training, available both online and onsite, is tailored for technical professionals at a beginner level who wish to grasp and apply embedded systems and IoT principles using C programming and microcontroller architectures.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Comprehend the architecture and constituent parts of embedded systems.
• Write and compile C code to facilitate interaction with embedded hardware.
• Operate microcontroller peripherals, including timers and ADCs.
• Appreciate the role of embedded systems within IoT architectures.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Extensive exercises and practical application.
• Hands-on implementation within a live laboratory environment.

Customisation Options

• For tailored training needs, please contact us to arrange a bespoke session.

This instructor-led, live training in Cape Town (online or onsite) is designed for engineers who want to master embedded C programming for a range of microcontrollers across different processor architectures, including 8051, ARM CORTEX M-3, and ARM9.

In this instructor-led, live training in Cape Town, participants will learn how to program the Arduino for practical applications, such as controlling lights, motors, and motion detection sensors. This course requires the use of real hardware components in a live lab environment (software-simulated hardware is not used).

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

• Program Arduino to control lights, motors, and other devices.
• Understand Arduino's architecture, including inputs and connectors for add-on devices.
• Integrate third-party components such as LCDs, accelerometers, gyroscopes, and GPS trackers to extend Arduino's functionality.
• Understand the various options in programming languages, from C to drag-and-drop languages.
• Test, debug, and deploy the Arduino to solve real-world problems.

Is C++ a viable choice for embedded systems, such as microcontrollers and real-time operating systems?

Should object-oriented programming be employed in microcontroller development?

Is C++ too abstracted from the hardware to deliver optimal efficiency?

This instructor-led, live training addresses these questions, demonstrating through discussion and hands-on practice how C++ can be leveraged to develop embedded systems with code that is precise, readable, and efficient. Participants will apply theoretical knowledge by building a sample embedded application using C++.

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

• Understand the principles of object-oriented modelling, embedded software programming, and real-time programming
• Produce code for embedded systems that is compact, fast, and safe
• Avoid code bloat from templates, exceptions, and other language features
• Understand the issues related to using C++ in safety-critical and real-time systems
• Debug a C++ program on a target device

Audience

• Developers
• Designers

Format of the course

• Part lecture, part discussion, exercises and heavy hands-on practice

This instructor-led, live training in Cape Town (online or onsite) is designed for engineers and scientists who aim to learn and apply DSP implementations to efficiently manage various signal types and achieve superior control over multi-channel electronic systems.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be capable of:

• Setting up and configuring the necessary software platforms and tools for Digital Signal Processing.
• Gaining a comprehensive understanding of the foundational concepts and principles underlying DSP and its applications.
• Becoming familiar with DSP components and utilising them effectively within electronic systems.
• Generating algorithms and operational functions based on DSP outcomes.
• Utilising core features of DSP software platforms to design signal filters.
• Synthesising DSP simulations and implementing diverse filter types for DSP applications.

This instructor-led live training, available both online and onsite, is designed for C developers keen to master the design principles of embedded C.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp the design considerations that ensure embedded C programs are reliable
• Define the functionality of an embedded system
• Establish the program logic and structure required to achieve desired outcomes
• Design a robust, error-free embedded application
• Extract optimal performance from the target hardware

Course Format:

• Interactive lectures and discussions
• Exercises and practical practice
• Hands-on implementation within a live lab environment

Customization Options:

• To request tailored training for this course, please contact us to make arrangements.

This two-day course is structured with approximately 60% practical lab sessions, delving into Embedded Linux kernel internals, architecture, and development methodologies. Participants will explore techniques for writing and integrating various types of device drivers.

Who should attend?

Engineers seeking to develop Linux kernels for Embedded systems and platforms.

Develop embedded Linux solutions from the ground up using industry-standard cross-development tools and practical exercises. This two-day course explores Linux history, open-source development models, bootloaders, custom system construction, build systems, and application debugging. With 60% hands-on implementation time, participants configure bootloaders, compile toolchains, construct filesystems, and execute real-world embedded Linux development tasks.

This training aims to present C++ as the natural evolution of C for object-oriented embedded system development. Since C++ encompasses C, this course guides you from C to C++ in a logical manner, offering insight into the underlying implementation mechanics. This understanding is particularly crucial when deploying C++ in resource-constrained embedded environments. With the C++ standard undergoing significant updates through C++11 and the upcoming C++14, this course focuses on features introduced by these revisions that are especially beneficial, such as high-performance memory management, concurrency in multicore systems, and low-level bare-metal programming.

GOALS AND BENEFITS

The primary objective of this course is to enable you to utilise C++ correctly and effectively.

• Introduce C++ as an object-oriented alternative within the context of embedded systems
• Highlight the similarities and differences compared to the C language
• Understand various memory management strategies, with a focus on the move semantics introduced in C++11
• Gain insight into how different C++ paradigms translate into machine code
• Utilise templates to create type-safe, high-level abstractions for hardware-close programming, including memory-mapped I/O and interrupts, particularly leveraging the variadic templates from C++11
• Explore useful design patterns tailored for embedded contexts
• Participate in exercises to practice key concepts

AUDIENCE AND PARTICIPANTS

This training is designed for C++ programmers who wish to begin applying C++ in embedded system projects.

REQUIRED PRIOR KNOWLEDGE

The course assumes basic proficiency in C++ programming, equivalent to our "C++ – Level 1" and "C++ Level 2 – Introducing C++11" training modules.

PRACTICAL EXERCISES

You will reinforce the presented concepts through a series of practical exercises. We will utilise the free and open-source integrated development environment provided by Eclipse.

This instructor-led, live training in Cape Town (online or onsite) is designed for engineers who wish to design high-performance embedded systems using FPGA technology.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure the FPGA software tools required to design and simulate an embedded system.
• Select the most suitable FPGA architecture for a given application.
• Develop and optimise various FPGA designs.

In this instructor-led live training in Cape Town, participants will learn how to code using FreeRTOS while stepping through the development of a simple RTOS project using a microcontroller.

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

• Understand the basic concepts of real-time operating systems.
• Familiarise themselves with the FreeRTOS environment.
• Learn how to code with FreeRTOS.
• Interface a FreeRTOS application with hardware peripherals.

This instructor-led, live training in Cape Town (online or on-site) is aimed at engineers who wish to implement NetApp ONTAP.

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

• Set up and administer ONTAP 9.3 Cluster (3 days).
• Safeguard data through Data Protection technologies (2 days).

This instructor-led, live training in Cape Town (online or onsite) is aimed at developers who wish to use C++ to apply object-oriented programming techniques and improve software design.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to: implement object-oriented concepts in C++, design modular applications, apply encapsulation and abstraction, and structure maintainable codebases.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at embedded engineers and system administrators who wish to build, customise, and deploy OpenBMC firmware for server management.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is aimed at hardware validation and system test engineers who wish to implement, test, and troubleshoot IPMI and sensor management on OpenBMC platforms.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at security engineers and firmware developers who wish to harden OpenBMC deployments against unauthorised access and firmware tampering.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at embedded Linux developers who wish to master the OpenBMC build system, customise layers, and create production-ready BMC firmware images.

In this instructor-led live training in Cape Town, participants will learn how to create a build system for embedded Linux based on Yocto Project.

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

• Understand the fundamental concepts behind a Yocto Project build system, including recipes, metadata, and layers.
• Build a Linux image and run it under emulation.
• Save time and energy building embedded Linux systems.

This course offers a thorough introduction to the Zig programming language, exploring its syntax, memory management, application development, and advanced capabilities. Participants will gain practical experience with Zig's distinct approach to safety, performance, and interoperability, positioning it as a compelling alternative to C and Rust. The curriculum includes practical exercises designed to reinforce learning and build confidence in writing efficient, reliable Zig code.