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LifestyleAn Introduction to the Controller Area Network (CAN) Bus (Udemy.com)
Learn the fundamentals of the Controller Area Network (CAN) Bus using both a theoretical and practical approach
Created by: Emile Ackbarali
Last updated May 2026
What you will learn
- Understand the commercial and technical factors that drove the development of CAN Bus
- Understand the need for network arbitration and how it is done with CAN Bus
- Know the format of the CAN Bus data frame
- Gain an appreciation of the various parts of the CAN Bus data frame and their purposes
- Understand how non destructive collision detection occurs at the byte level
- Appreciate what part of the protocol is handled in firmware and what needs to be specified by the designer
- Configure CAN Bus message identifiers and data format on actual CAN Bus hardware
- Use CAN Bus simulation software to simulate a CAN Bus network
How it compares
Against the other 1,182 rated Udemy courses in IT & Software on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.5 out of 5higher than 45% of them
- Reviews2,087#241 of 1,183 by number of reviews
- Length1.8 hoursshorter than 87% of them
- Last updatedMay 2026more recently than 75% of them
Course Description
CAN Bus stands for "Controller Area Network" Bus.
CAN-bus is one of those technologies that everyone experiences every day, without actually knowing about it. Because it is so widely used, in everything from cars and trucks through to boats, factories and even building management systems, the chances of interacting with it on a daily basis are pretty high.
CAN is a vehicle bus standard designed to allow microcontrollers and devices to communicate with each other in applications without a host computer. It is a message-based protocol, designed originally for multiplex electrical wiring within automobiles, but is also used in many other contexts.
You should get to know this protocol as it will allow you to expand your expertise and opportunities in design and building equipment in the following areas: Automotive, Medical, Military, Industrial Machines, Aviation, etc.
There is quite a bit of info on CAN Bus available on the Internet, but not much showing CAN Bus communications in a very practical way. And that's what I am going to do in the course.
At the end of my course, you are not only going to understand the CAN Bus theory but I am going to show you how to use CAN Bus hardware and software in my usual practical approach.
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Instructor Details
- 4.5 Rating
2,087 Reviews
Emile Ackbarali
I have been working in the fields of Software Development, Software Systems Integration and Process Automation since 1996. In 2003, I stepped out on my own and started working for myself providing software development and systems integration services to small and medium businesses.
Teaching has always been a passion for me. I have taught at the tertiary level for many years on the subjects of programming, control systems as well as systems integration. In the last few years I found myself incorporating more and more videos into the curriculum with amazing results.
When I heard of uDemy I just could not help but sign up. With teaching in a classroom, you can reach only so many students, but with uDemy you can reach the world! I plan to publish and promote as many courses as I possibly can on the uDemy platform.
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Reviews
By Erik Ariel Reséndiz Patiño on 10/8/2025
I liked to much this course. I think this information has a lot of value because we cannot find this on the web as lectures or videos where I can learn all of this, so, I recommend this course in order to undestand to deep what the CAN Protocol means and what it is used for.
By Amin S on 1/9/2022
I appreciate the good structure of the course and Emile's easy-to-understand explanations. I just wish there was more resources available and more indications for further study or introduction of some related tools to continue.
By Ooi Siang Tan on 12/30/2020
This course exceeded my expectation as in how much knowledge of CAN is covered here. Before this course I knew nothing about CAN and I expected only high level explanation but then this course covers the data packet, explained how each field in the data packet contributes. There is even a pratical part where we can see how a CAN message can be configured. Really COOL!
By Kumar Anubhav on 11/22/2020
No practical knowledge, board used is also not useful. It is a waste of money for me. Didn't give contact details also to contact if we are having any doubt.
By Jessica Villella on 11/8/2020
Nice balance between practical and theory.
By Adam Markros on 11/1/2020
Simple to follow.
By Fernando Herrera on 10/23/2020
Very concise and to the point.
By Loc Sguin on 10/16/2020
Trs bonne formation.
By Christian Shaffer on 10/9/2020
Great course. The instructor does a great job building upon each concept.
By Steven Ban on 10/2/2020
Straight to the point with some things. Good overview.
By Cesar Noe Rodriguez Avila on 10/1/2020
great course, very clear
By Rejoy Mendez on 9/18/2020
The content explanation was so cool !, Easy to grab the concept of CAN
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Overall Score : 90 / 100
- Video Duration:
1.8h - Price: $10.99
- Provider: Udemy
- Updated:
May 2026 - Level:
Intermediate - Language:
English - Certificate:
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