Due to inclement weather, all Wake Tech campuses will be closed Monday, January 26, 2026. Students taking in-person classes should check with their instructors for more information. Online classes will continue as scheduled. Many Wake Tech services, including Admissions and Academic Advising, are available virtually at virtualsupport.waketech.edu. Wake Tech employees who can work remotely should do so.
NOTE: This program has been terminated and isn't accepting new students. Faculty advisors will work with current students to complete the certificate by August 2027.
The Embedded Systems Certificate provides students with the technical skills and knowledge necessary to work in the design and development of embedded systems commonly found in industrial control, communications, building automation, etc.
The program includes course work in digital electronics, C programming and programming and interfacing microprocessors and microcontrollers. Students entering the program are expected to have a basic knowledge of electrical circuits.
Overall, the Electronics Engineering Technology program prepares individuals to become technicians who design, build, install, test, troubleshoot, repair and modify developmental and production electronic components, equipment and systems, such as industrial/computer controls, manufacturing systems, communication systems and power electronic systems.
A broad-based core of courses ensures the student will develop the skills necessary to perform entry-level tasks:
Beyond the core courses, topics include communication systems and industrial control systems, with emphasis placed on analyzing and troubleshooting electronic systems.