Core electronics job skill
Embedded C and microcontroller programming appear in most electronics and embedded job descriptions.
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Microcontroller & Embedded C Course in Vellore, Katpadi & Ranipet
Program 8051, PIC, AVR and ARM7 microcontrollers in embedded C – interface displays, motors and sensors, and connect over UART, I2C, SPI, CAN and wireless.
2 levels64 h142 topics3 centresClassroom · Online · Hybrid
01What is Microcontroller & Embedded C
What is Microcontroller & Embedded C? In plain words.
A microcontroller is a small computer on a single chip that controls a device – a washing machine, a meter, a car module or a medical monitor. Embedded C is the language used to program it. You set registers, read sensors, drive displays and motors, and make the chip talk to other chips and modules. These courses teach four popular families: the 8051, PIC (PIC16F877A and PIC18F4550), AVR ATmega16 and the ARM7-based LPC2148.
Microcontrollers sit inside almost every electronic product, so embedded C remains a core skill for electronics jobs. Employers look for engineers who can read a datasheet, write clean register-level code, handle timers and interrupts and debug communication on UART, I2C, SPI or CAN. Practical experience across several chip families, as taught here, makes it easier to pick up whatever controller a company uses.
Many ECE and EEE students in Katpadi, Vellore and Ranipet build their final-year projects on microcontrollers, and electronics and automotive plants along the Chennai–Bengaluru corridor hire for firmware and testing roles.
What you will be able to do
- Explain the architecture, pins, memory and registers of 8051, PIC, AVR and ARM7 LPC2148 controllers
- Set up and use KEIL, MPLAB and AVR Studio to write and build embedded C programs
- Interface LEDs, seven-segment displays, LCDs in 4-bit and 8-bit mode and 4×4 keypads
- Drive DC, stepper and servo motors and relays, and generate PWM signals
- Program timers, counters, interrupts, watchdog timers and the ARM Vectored Interrupt Controller
- Read analog sensors using on-chip ADCs and configure PLL and power control on the LPC2148
- Communicate using UART/USART, I2C, SPI and CAN
- Interface GSM, GPS, Bluetooth, RFID and ZigBee/XBee modules
02Why learn it
Why learn Microcontroller & Embedded C now?
Six reasons students and professionals in Vellore district pick this skill.
Several chip families
You work with 8051, PIC, AVR and ARM7, so you learn ideas that carry over to any new controller.
Hands-on interfacing
LEDs, seven-segment displays, LCDs, keypads, relays and DC, stepper and servo motors are all wired and programmed.
Communication protocols
UART, I2C, SPI and CAN are taught with real interfacing, which is key for sensor and automotive work.
Wireless modules
You connect GSM, GPS, Bluetooth, RFID and ZigBee modules – useful for IoT and final-year projects.
Base for advanced fields
This is the starting point for automotive embedded, IoT, robotics and embedded Linux.
03Who can learn
Who can join this course?
BE/BTech ECE, EEE and EIE students
Students who want strong embedded skills for core electronics jobs.
Diploma students in Electronics
Learners who want practical, board-level programming experience.
BSc Electronics and Physics students
Graduates who want to turn circuit theory into working programs.
ME/MTech Embedded Systems students
Postgraduates who need hands-on practice with real controllers.
Final-year project students
Students who want to build their project on 8051, PIC or ARM.
Working technicians and engineers
Professionals moving from hardware maintenance into firmware.
Before you start: Basic digital electronics knowledge helps. The Course on Microcontroller introduces C from the start; for the Advanced Microcontroller course, some C programming and basic microcontroller exposure is recommended.
04Levels & syllabus
Every Microcontroller & Embedded C level, topic by topic.
2 programmes on one page. Pick a level to see its modules and every topic covered.
Foundation level
Course on Advanced Microcontroller
Learners with basic embedded knowledge who want 64 hours on AVR, PIC18 and ARM7 with I2C, SPI and CAN protocols.
64 hours9 modules · 71 topicsCode LWC121Certificate: Livewire network
9 modules · 71 topics
01AVR Microcontroller Basics6 topics
Introduction to AVR architectureAVR Studio IDEAVR family categories and importanceATmega16 pin details and specificationsAVR registersPorts and DDR register
02Hardware Interfacing with ATmega1612 topics
LED interfacing and to-and-fro patternsTraffic light controllerSeven-segment display interfacingLCD interfacingRelay interfacingTimers and countersInterrupts and interrupt registers4×4 keypad interfacingDC, stepper and servo motor interfacingADC interfacingSerial communication using USARTWireless modules – GSM, GPS, RFID and Bluetooth
03I2C and SPI Protocols6 topics
Introduction to I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit)I2C initialisation procedureI2C data transmission and receptionNeed for SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface)I2C vs SPISPI initialisation procedure
04Controller Area Network (CAN)4 topics
Need for CANIntroduction to CANCAN frame formatModes of CAN
05PIC18F4550 Microcontroller5 topics
Introduction to the PIC familyArchitecture overview of PIC18F4550PIC18F4550 registersMPLAB IDE and C18 compilerPorts and TRIS registers
06Hardware Interfacing with PIC18F455013 topics
LED interfacingTraffic light controllerSeven-segment display interfacingLCD interfacing4×4 keypad interfacingTimers and countersInterruptsSerial communication using EUSARTRelay interfacingDC, stepper and servo motor interfacingADC interfacingSPI and I2CGSM, GPS, RFID and Bluetooth
07ARM7 LPC2148 Architecture8 topics
ARM as a RISC machineOverview of the ARM familySpecial features of LPC2148Processor operating modes16-bit Thumb architectureThree-stage ARM pipelineLoad/store architectureGPIO registers and programming
08Peripherals and Interfacing on LPC214811 topics
LED and seven-segment display interfacingLCD interfacingDC, stepper and servo motor interfacing4×4 keypad interfacingTimers and countersPLL configurationPower control and VPBVectored Interrupt Controller (VIC)External interruptsAnalog to Digital Converter (ADC)RTC programming
09Communication with LPC21486 topics
Serial communication and UART programmingI2C interfacing with LPC2148SPI interfacing with LPC2148Implementing CAN with LPC2148RFID and GSMGPS, XBee and Bluetooth
Foundation level
Course on Microcontroller
Beginners who want a 64-hour, step-by-step course on 8051, PIC16F877A and ARM7 LPC2148 programming.
64 hours8 modules · 71 topicsCode LWC120Certificate: Livewire network
8 modules · 71 topics
018051 Microcontroller Fundamentals11 topics
Introduction to embedded systems8051 pin and block diagramTiming and clockReset circuitryMemory architectureKEIL IDEAddressing modesAssembly language instruction setIntroduction to C programmingTimer and interrupt structureSerial communication
02Interfacing with 805111 topics
LED interfacing, to-and-fro and random patternsMultiple seven-segment displaysTraffic light controllerLCD interfacing in 8-bit and 4-bit mode4×4 keypad interfacingDC, stepper and servo motor interfacingRelay interfacingInterfacing LEDs using interruptsSerial communication using UARTBluetooth interfacingAnalog to Digital Converter module
03PIC16F877A Microcontroller12 topics
Introduction to PIC microcontrollersPin and block diagram of PIC16F877AArchitecture of PIC16F877ABrown-out resetMPLAB IDEHI-TECH C compilerRegister set of PIC16F877ATimers and interruptsCCP modulesPulse Width Modulation (PWM)Watchdog timerSerial communication
04Interfacing with PIC16F877A9 topics
LED interfacing and to-and-fro patternsMultiple seven-segment displaysLCD interfacing in 8-bit and 4-bit mode4×4 keypad interfacingDC, servo and stepper motor interfacingTimer and external interruptsPWM generationSerial communication using UARTAnalog to Digital Converter module
05ARM7 LPC2148 Architecture7 topics
ARM as a RISC machineOverview of the ARM familySpecial features of LPC2148Processor operating modes32-bit ARM architecture – instruction length and data typesThree-stage ARM pipelineLoad/store architecture
06LPC2148 Core Peripherals9 topics
GPIO registers – IODIR, PINSEL, IOSET, IOCLR and IOPINGPIO programmingPLL configuration and frequency scalingPower control and VPBTimers and countersVectored Interrupt Controller (VIC)External interruptsADC and its register setUART communication
07Interfacing with LPC21486 topics
Discrete LEDs and LED patternsSeven-segment displayLCD interfacing in 8-bit and 4-bit modeDC and stepper motor interfacing4×4 matrix keypad interfacingInterfacing ADC with LPC2148
08Wireless Protocols with LPC21486 topics
Introduction to wireless protocolsBluetooth interfacingGSM interfacingGPS interfacingZigBee interfacingRFID interfacing
05Choose your level
Which level is right for me?
Start with the Course on Microcontroller if you are new to embedded programming – it builds up from the 8051 through PIC16F877A to ARM7. Choose the Course on Advanced Microcontroller if you already know the basics and want AVR, PIC18, deeper ARM work and the I2C, SPI and CAN protocols. After either, Automotive Embedded Systems, Embedded Linux or Internet of Things are good next steps.
| Programme | Level | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course on Advanced Microcontroller Code LWC121 | Foundation | 64 h | Learners with basic embedded knowledge who want 64 hours on AVR, PIC18 and ARM7 with I2C, SPI and CAN protocols. |
| Course on Microcontroller Code LWC120 | Foundation | 64 h | Beginners who want a 64-hour, step-by-step course on 8051, PIC16F877A and ARM7 LPC2148 programming. |
Foundation
Course on · Essential · Certificate · SKEP · Executive DiplomaStart here. Core tools, workflow and a practice project.
Professional
Proficient · ProfessionalIndustry-style exercises, advanced features and a portfolio project.
Master
Advanced · Expert · MastersComplete programmes that combine several tools and a capstone project.
06Hands-on
Projects you will build
You learn by making real deliverables – reviewed by your trainer before certification.
Traffic light controller
Program a timed traffic signal with LEDs and seven-segment countdown displays.
Keypad-based door lock
Read a password from a 4×4 keypad, show status on an LCD and drive a relay-controlled lock.
Motor speed control
Use PWM to control the speed of a DC motor and position a servo from user input.
GSM alert system
Send an SMS alert through a GSM module when a sensor reading crosses a limit.
GPS location logger
Read GPS data on the LPC2148 over UART and display latitude and longitude on an LCD.
I2C sensor or EEPROM reader
Read and write data over I2C and SPI to understand how chips share a bus.
Tools & features covered
Embedded C8051 and KEIL IDEPIC16F877A with MPLAB and HI-TECH CPIC18F4550 with MPLAB and C18AVR ATmega16 with AVR StudioARM7 LPC2148UART, I2C, SPI and CANGSM, GPS, Bluetooth, RFID and ZigBee/XBee modulesLCDs, keypads, relays and DC/stepper/servo motors
Talk to a counsellor about Microcontroller & Embedded C
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07Careers
Jobs you can apply for after Microcontroller & Embedded C
Roles that list this skill in Indian job postings.
Embedded Software Engineer
Writes embedded C code for microcontroller-based products.
Firmware Engineer
Develops low-level code for drivers, peripherals and device logic.
Embedded Hardware Engineer
Designs and tests boards that use microcontrollers and interfaces.
Embedded Test Engineer
Tests firmware on real boards and reports defects.
Electronics R&D Trainee
Builds prototypes and supports new product development.
Field Application / Service Engineer
Installs and troubleshoots embedded equipment for customers.
IoT Developer (Entry Level)
Builds connected devices using controllers and wireless modules.
Salary you can expect
Fresher0–2 years₹2.4–4.5 LPA
Experienced3–5 years₹5–9 LPA
Senior6+ years₹10–18 LPA
Indicative ranges for India; pay varies by company, city, skills and experience. Figures in lakh per annum (LPA).
Industries that use it
Consumer ElectronicsAutomotive ElectronicsIndustrial AutomationMedical DevicesEnergy Meters and Power ElectronicsTelecomIoT and Smart DevicesDefence Electronics
Companies that use these skills
Bosch IndiaContinentalTata ElxsiL&T Technology ServicesLarsen & ToubroTexas InstrumentsMicrochip TechnologyNXP SemiconductorsHoneywellSchneider ElectricSiemens IndiaTitanBharat Electronics (BEL)HCLTech
Examples of well-known companies and sectors in India that use these skills. They are not CareerKraft partners or recruiters.
Your career path
1
Embedded Trainee
Write small programs, test boards and learn company coding standards.
2
Embedded / Firmware Engineer
Develop drivers and features for products on a given controller.
3
Senior Embedded Engineer
Own modules, choose controllers and guide juniors in debugging.
4
Technical Lead
Lead firmware for a product and coordinate with hardware teams.
5
Embedded Architect / Manager
Plan system architecture or manage embedded product teams.
Placements
Students placed from our centres
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Service Lab Assistant
Metric Measurement Technologies
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AJ
Aminudeen J
Intern
Aptagrim Consulting Pvt. Ltd, Hyderabad
Master Program in Software Development
AC
Ashwini C
Teacher
Springdays CBSE School, Vellore
Course on Python
SB
Shilpa B
Associate Networker, Intern
Selfmade Ecom Pvt. Ltd, Rinex
Internship available: Embedded Systems internship (20 hours) · Microcontroller internship (20–104 hours) – a short project-based track for college students.
08How you learn
Classroom, online or both.
Same syllabus and certificate in every mode. Your counsellor confirms the mode based on trainer availability for your batch.
Classroom
Learn in our labs at Katpadi, Vellore or Ranipet with your trainer beside you and classmates to build with.
Online
Live sessions from home with the same syllabus, projects and certificate. Good if you cannot travel every day.
Hybrid
Lab days plus online sessions around college or work. The mode depends on trainer availability for your batch.
Certificate
On completing a level and its project assessment, you receive the course certificate of the Livewire network, issued through CareerKraft as the authorised training partner.
Batches & timings
Weekday, weekend and fast-track batches within centre hours (Mon–Sat 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM · Sun 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM). Ask for the next start date at your centre.
Fees & EMI
The fee depends on the level and mode. Your counsellor shares the current fee, offers and EMI options on WhatsApp.
Why learn at CareerKraft
Authorised partner training
Structured syllabi and certificates from the CADD Centre, Livewire and SynergySBS networks.
Learn by doing
Hands-on lab work and a project assessed before you are certified.
Personal attention
Industry-experienced trainers and batches small enough to ask questions.
Placement support
Resume help, mock interviews and job leads when you are ready – no false promises.
Career guides that include this course
11Where to learn
Learn Microcontroller & Embedded C at any of 3 centres
Same syllabus, trainer standard and certificate at every centre. Tap the centre you want.
Microcontroller & Embedded C in Katpadi
Near Aascars Cinemas, Katpadi
Livewire Katpadi
Microcontroller & Embedded C in Vellore
Near Raja Theatre, Vellore
Livewire Vellore
Microcontroller & Embedded C in Ranipet
Near SBI, Muthukadai, Ranipet
Livewire Ranipet
Guides about Microcontroller & Embedded C
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09FAQ
Microcontroller & Embedded C course – your questions answered
12 answers about levels, duration, eligibility, certificate, placement support and fees.
Still have a question? The counsellor at the centre you prefer replies on WhatsApp.
Ask on WhatsAppWhat is embedded C and microcontroller training?
It teaches you to program small computer chips that control electronic devices. You learn to write embedded C code, connect hardware such as displays and motors, and use communication protocols.
Who can join?
ECE, EEE, EIE and electronics diploma and science students, postgraduates and working technicians can join. Basic digital electronics helps.
How long are the courses?
The Course on Advanced Microcontroller and the Course on Microcontroller are each 64 hours.
Which course should I choose?
Pick the Course on Microcontroller if you are a beginner – it covers 8051, PIC16F877A and ARM7. Pick the Course on Advanced Microcontroller if you know the basics and want AVR, PIC18, ARM and I2C, SPI and CAN.
Can I take classes online or in hybrid mode?
Classroom, online and hybrid modes are offered depending on trainer availability. Hands-on board work is best done in the classroom.
Is there a free demo?
Please ask the counsellor at your chosen centre on WhatsApp or phone about demo sessions.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes, you receive a course completion certificate after finishing the course and its practicals.
Is placement support provided?
We provide placement support such as resume preparation, mock interviews and job leads. We do not guarantee a job.
What is the fee?
The counsellor at your chosen centre will share the current fee, offers and EMI options on WhatsApp.
Do I need a laptop or development board?
Lab systems and boards are available in classroom sessions. Your own laptop helps you practise coding at home and is needed for online classes.
What jobs and salary can I expect?
Freshers can apply for embedded software, firmware and test roles, often starting around ₹2.4–4.5 LPA. Pay is higher in metros and with experience; figures are indicative and vary by company and skills.
Which centre and timings?
The courses run at Katpadi, Vellore and Ranipet. Centres are open Monday to Saturday 9:30 am–6:30 pm and Sunday 9:00 am–2:00 pm.
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