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PIC Microcontroller: Advanced Training Course

Name: PIC Microcontroller: Advanced Training Course
Rating: 4.0 (87 reviews)

You will enter the Microcontroller Advanced World, and together we will make YOU a Professional Geek.

Created byEducational Engineering Team, Ashraf Said AlMadhoun, Educational Engineering

Last updated 2/2026

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What you'll learn

Move to the next level in Programming PIC Microcontroller
Make your code more professional by learning advanced techniques
Program interrupts using a microcontroller
Program timers and counters using a microcontroller
Program Serial Communication between different devices and PIC Microcontroller
Master new skills and stop playing with loops, TRIS and PORT Registers

Course content

11 sections • 48 lectures • 2h 43m total length

Section Intro0:23
Introduction1:52
This lecture introduces the PIC Microcontroller Advanced Training Course.
Who We Are?5:23
Educational Engineering Team
Team of skilled Engineers Sharing Knowledge with the World

Educational Engineering Team is a Leading Team in Microcontroller Industry, with over 13 Years of Experience in Teaching and Doing Practical Projects.

We strive to put all our hands-on experience in these courses. Instead of superficial knowledge - we go into the depth of the topic and give you the exact - step by step blueprint on how to tame simple as well as complex topics in easy and digestible bite-sized videos.

This real-world knowledge enables you to grasp knowledge easily, and you can apply this learning immediately to your life and projects.

Educational Engineering Team has been in the Programming and Microcontroller business since 2007. We have been part of many projects. Over the course of these years - we have gained a good insight into students’ and educators’ needs. We are passionate about sharing all our collective knowledge with you. As of 2018, we have already taught over 250k-THOUSAND students and counting.
Currently, we have more than 100+ Courses on Udemy

Educator and Author of "Educational Engineering".

Ashraf is an educator, Mechatronics engineer, electronics and programming hobbyist, and Maker. He creates online video courses on the EduEng YouTube Channel (More Than 4 Million View, 20k + Subscriber) and author of four Microcontroller books.

As a Chief Educational Engineer since 2007 at Educational Engineering Team, the company he founded, Ashraf’s mission is to explore new trends and technology and help educate the world and make it a better place.

Educational Engineering offers educational courses and Bootcamps, articles, lessons, and online support for electronics hobbyists, Programming hobbyists, Microcontroller hobbyists, STEM students, and STEM teachers.

That team also work as freelancer engineers, helping many students in their graduation projects, and provide guidance and consulting for many students over the years to help them kick-start their career.

Ashraf’s core skill is explaining difficult concepts through in a step by step easy to understand matter using video and text. With over 11 years of tertiary teaching experience, Ashraf has developed a simple yet comprehensive and informative style in teaching that students from all around the world appreciate.

His passion for Microcontrollers and Programming and in particular for the world of Arduino, PIC Microcontroller, Rasberry Pi has guided his personal development and his work through Educational Engineering.

Ashraf’s online courses have helped over 250,000 people from around the world to be better and to make a great career in the industry.

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Assessing Readiness for Advanced PIC Development
Important Note + Codes and Simulation Project Download0:28
This lecture gives an important note and the codes and simulation project download.
Section Summary0:09
Reading Material0:07

Section Intro0:15
Interrupts and External Interrupt Source4:28
This lecture covers interrupts and the external interrupt source.
Quiz
Very Important Note: Review Process0:46
This lecture gives a very important note about the review process.
PortB Line Change Interrupt Source2:04
This lecture covers the PortB line change interrupt source.
EEPROM Data Write Interrupt1:36
This lecture covers the EEPROM data write interrupt.
Interrupt Handlers and INTCON Register6:31
This lecture covers interrupt handlers and the INTCON register.
Option Register4:14
This lecture covers the Option Register.
Programming the External Interrupt RB0 Example6:15
This lecture covers programming the external interrupt RB0 example.
PortB 4-7 Status Change Interrupt4:43
This lecture covers the PortB 4-7 status change interrupt.
RB0 and RB4-7 Interrupt Example5:54
This lecture covers the RB0 and RB4-7 interrupt example.
Practical Implementation of Interrupts in Embedded Systems
Section Summary0:06
Reading Material0:07
Interrupts Basics

Section Intro0:13
Serial Communication Introduction and Basics6:52
Explore serial communication basics, including bit-by-bit data transfer, synchronous serial transmission, and marking versus spacing states. Understand start bits, stop bits, framing, and standard interfaces RS-232/422/423 used in microcontrollers.
Synchronous Serial Transmission and RS2323:20
Explore synchronous serial transmission and RS-232, including clock-synced data framing, start/stop signaling, and USART/UART roles, with practical examples of implementing serial communication on a PIC microcontroller.
Quiz
PIC TO PIC And PIC TO PC Communication4:52
Explore PIC to PIC and PIC to PC communication with a master transmitter and a slave receiver, synchronizing at the clock rate to exchange serial data over TX and RX.
Serial Communication Example PIC TO PC12:12
This lecture demonstrates serial communication between a PIC microcontroller and a PC, showing sending and receiving text, reading and storing output, and using OK signals to verify proper communication.
Implementing and Understanding Serial Communication
Section Summary0:06
Reading Material0:06

Section Intro0:13
Timers and Counters3:50
Master timers and counters in pic microcontrollers, focusing on timer zero, 8-bit auto-increment and overflow. Choose internal or external clocks and edge triggers to use as a time base.
Timer0 Interrupt2:54
Explore how to configure the timer0 interrupt on a PIC microcontroller by enabling global interrupts, setting timeouts, and handling the interrupt flag to generate periodic timing events.
Delay Using Timer04:19
Learn to implement precise delays with timer0 using a free running time base, counting instruction cycles to yield microsecond accuracy and delays up to 256 counts.
Timer0 Interrupt Programming Delay Loops8:08
Learn how to implement timer0 interrupt delay loops on a PIC microcontroller, using the internal clock source, handling overflow and the interrupt flag, to drive an LED.
Interrupt Driven Timers2:23
Interrupt driven timers count in the background, enabling global interrupt and timer interrupt, while an interrupt service routine increments a counter on each timer 0 overflow.
Timer0 as a Counter3:29
Convert the timer into a counter by counting high-to-low transitions, synchronize external sources with the internal clock, and handle overflow interrupts to record events beyond 256 counts.
Quiz
Practical Use of Timers and Counters
Section Summary0:05
Reading Material0:06
Timers and Counters Basics

Section Intro0:11
Advanced PIC Microcontroller Projects in C Book0:07
End of Course1:59
Advance your PIC microcontroller skills with updated course materials, codes, books, and home-friendly simulation projects; download software for electronics, and explore blogs, YouTube videos, and Q&A for ongoing support.
Final Reflection and Application of Advanced Microcontroller Concepts
Section Summary0:07
Reading Material0:07

Download and Install MikroC Software11:22
Learn to download, install, and use MikroC for PIC, exploring the built-in code editor, libraries, real-time in-circuit debugger, software simulator, and extensive examples to rapidly develop embedded applications.
Download and Install Proteus Software11:00
Explore Proteus software for electronic design automation, focusing on creating schematics and pcb layouts, and learn to download the evaluation copy, run the demo, and work with sample designs.

Requirements

Basic Knowledge in PIC Microcontroller

Description

Welcome to PIC Microcontroller: Advanced Training Course.

The PIC Microcontroller is a widely used, easily programmable controller that can be adapted to fit any number of applications. Though originally designed for hobbyists, the PIC Microcontroller has also proved itself as an invaluable tool in the commercial world.

With this Advanced Training Course, you will learn about the PIC's powerful features, including fast processing capabilities and versatile applications.

Why You Should Take This Course:

Become a Pro: Gain confidence to chat with other geeks about advanced microcontroller topics.
In-Depth Knowledge: Discover what makes a microcontroller tick.
Expert Support: Get your questions answered by experts and fellow learners.
For Everyone: Suitable for programmers and engineers of all ages and backgrounds.

Student Testimonials:

Kamauros: "That's true 5-star course explaining the most difficult basics of PIC nobody wants to explain."
Burhan Mohayeddin: "The lessons are short and very informative and contain the important things. Thank you very much."
Dakota Dawson-Marmolejo: "It's very in-depth. Stick with the lesson and you'll be rewarded."
Samuel Kariuki: "The instructor is clear and straight to the point. I love his mode of delivery."
James Clapp: "He is very detailed and does not assume you already know it even if you do. Takes his time and gives you option tracks for learning."

Course Highlights:

Interactive teaching tools such as demonstrations and simulations for hands-on learning.
Learn to program and debug PIC microcontrollers in real-world scenarios.
Advanced programming techniques to build complex systems with less code and effort.

Course Contents:

Advanced Programming Techniques: Learn to write efficient and powerful code for PIC microcontrollers.
Interrupts: Master the use of interrupts to handle asynchronous events.
Serial Communication: Understand how to implement serial communication for data transfer.
Timers and Counters: Learn to use timers and counters with registers.

What You Will Learn:

Advanced PIC microcontroller programming techniques
Efficient use of interrupts, serial communication, timers, and counters

Who is This Course For:

Programmers and engineers of all levels
Hobbyists looking to deepen their knowledge of microcontrollers
Students seeking to enhance their skills in advanced microcontroller programming

Requirements:

A PIC microcontroller and several low-cost components
A computer with internet access
Willingness to learn and experiment

Who this course is for:

Anyone with a curiosity for making electronics
People with an intermediate knowledge of electronics
Children over 12 years old

PIC Microcontroller: Advanced Training Course

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Course content

Introduction7 lectures • 8min

Software Requirements4 lectures • 1min

Interrupts12 lectures • 37min

Serial Communication7 lectures • 28min

Timers and Counters9 lectures • 25min

End5 lectures • 3min

Download and Install Software Section2 lectures • 22min

Practice Test0

Course Project2 lectures • 4min

Course Wrap-Up1 lecture • 34min

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Description

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