RISC-V Resources for College & Adult

Explore 10 curated risc-v learning resources designed for College & Adult students. Browse curricula, apps, videos, worksheets, and more to find the perfect fit for your learner.

Building Applications with RISC-V and FreeRTOS (LFD112x)

This course is designed to provide the skills you need to build embedded systems with RTOS capabilities for real-time applications.

RISC-V Toolchain and Compiler Optimization Techniques (LFD113x)

As RISC-V has made it easier to bring up processor chipsets, the need for compiler engineers in the RISC-V ecosystem has increased. There is an implicit need for toolchain experts who can help RISC-V vendors gain an edge over competitors with their expertise in compilation technologies. Learning about internals of the toolchain, building and debugging RISC-V applications will allow you to work with thousands of companies that are building the latest hardware technologies.

Building a RISC-V CPU Core (LFD111x)

Create a RISC-V CPU with modern open source circuit design tools, methodologies, and microarchitecture, all from your browser.

RISC-V Fundamentals (LFD210)

Learn everything you need to know about RISC-V, the open-source instruction set architecture that is predicted to become ubiquitous as it paves the way for the next 50 years of computing design and innovation. Knowing RISC-V and its associated software development skills makes anyone pursuing a career in tech stand out. This course will enhance your skills and knowledge, opening up new career opportunities in virtually every computing field. You will also be well-prepared to contribute to the growing open RISC-V community and help shape the future of computing. This course along with real world experience and study will provide the skills and knowledge also tested by the Linux Foundation’s RISC-V Foundational Associate (RVFA) exam.

Microcontroller Applications with RISC-V (LFD115x)

This course provides some basic experience in designing and developing deeply embedded bare metal applications using a microcontroller with a RISC-V core. The course is the first step to creating embedded systems using a host of new microcontrollers that use an open instruction set architecture (ISA) as an alternative to a proprietary option.

Computer Architecture with an Industrial RISC-V Core [RVfpga] (LFD119x)

RISC-V, an open-standard computer architecture, is transforming processor design and software/hardware co-design, including enabling open source hardware implementations. This means that software development can occur alongside hardware development, accelerating the design process. Enroll today to develop your understanding of the RISC-V architecture and its ecosystem and get familiar with the RISC-V cores and system-on-chip.

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Introduction to RISC-V (LFD110)

Discover various aspects of RISC-V, including technical aspects, specifications and the community ecosystem.

Introduction to RISC-V (LFD110x)

RISC-V is a free and open instruction set architecture (ISA) enabling a new era of processor innovation through open standard collaboration. This course will guide you through the various aspects of understanding the RISC-V community ecosystem, RISC-V International, the RISC-V specifications and how to help curate and develop them, and the technical aspects of working with RISC-V both as a developer and end-user.

RISC-V Fundamentals (LFD210) + RISC-V Foundational Associate (RVFA) Exam Bundle

This course is designed for computer engineers and programmers looking to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to work with RISC-V processors and software, giving you a competitive edge in the job market. The certification is ideal for those pursuing a career in roles such as Embedded Engineer, RTL Design Engineer, Design Verification Engineer, Software Developer (specifically Device Driver, Kernel, and Toolchain), or Documentation Engineer.

Foundations of RISC-V Assembly Programming (LFD117x)

A basic understanding of the assembly language with RISC-V is vital for hardware-related programming. Tasks like debugging and identifying performance-critical program sections are easier to achieve with the foundations of Assembly.