Yocto Course Online - Embedded Academy

Yocto Course

The Yocto Project course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to create custom, reproducible Linux distributions for embedded systems. The Yocto Project has become an industry standard for developing embedded Linux solutions, offering flexibility and scalability for a wide range of devices.

Key aspects of the Yocto Project and our course include:

Build System Fundamentals: Understand the OpenEmbedded build system and BitBake.
Custom Linux Distribution: Learn to create tailored Linux distributions for specific hardware.
Recipe Development: Master the creation and modification of BitBake recipes.
Layer Management: Understand the layered architecture for modular and maintainable systems.
BSP Development: Learn to create Board Support Packages for custom hardware.
Application Development: Integrate custom applications into your Yocto-based system.

In this course, you'll learn to:

Set up and configure the Yocto Project build environment
Create custom Linux distributions for embedded devices
Develop and modify BitBake recipes and layers
Customize kernel configurations and device trees
Create and integrate Board Support Packages (BSPs)
Develop and package applications for Yocto-based systems
Debug and troubleshoot Yocto builds
Implement best practices for maintainable and reproducible builds

By completing this Yocto Project course, you'll be well-prepared to develop sophisticated, custom Linux distributions for a variety of embedded systems and IoT devices.

Skills & Techniques

Configuring and using the Yocto Project build system
Creating custom layers and recipes
Customizing Linux kernels for specific hardware
Developing Board Support Packages
Integrating third-party software into Yocto builds
Optimizing embedded Linux systems for size and performance
Implementing OTA updates for Yocto-based systems
Version control and collaboration in Yocto development

Why Learn Yocto Project

Customization: Create highly customized Linux distributions tailored to specific hardware.
Industry Standard: Widely used in the embedded Linux industry for creating production-ready systems.
Reproducibility: Ensure consistent and reproducible builds across different development environments.
Scalability: Applicable to a wide range of devices, from small IoT sensors to complex embedded systems.
Career Opportunities: High demand for embedded Linux developers with Yocto expertise.
Cross-Platform Development: Develop multiple architectures from a single build system.

What You Learn in Our Yocto course

Introduction to the Yocto Project and embedded Linux concepts
Setting up the Yocto Project build environment
Understanding the OpenEmbedded build system and BitBake
Creating and customizing Linux distributions with Yocto
Developing and modifying BitBake recipes
Working with layers and managing dependencies
Customizing the Linux kernel and device tree
Creating Board Support Packages (BSPs)
Integrating and packaging custom applications
Debugging Yocto builds and generated images
Implementing security features in Yocto-based systems
Best practices for Yocto Project development

Who Should Attend

Embedded Linux developers
Software engineers working on IoT devices
System integrators for embedded systems
DevOps engineers in embedded Linux environments
Hardware engineers involved in BSP development
Software architects designing embedded Linux solutions

Prerequisites

Familiarity with Linux command line and basic system administration
Basic understanding of embedded systems concepts
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
Basic knowledge of C programming is beneficial
No prior Yocto experience is required, but general Linux development experience is advantageous

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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.

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.