Linux kernel driver development training

The best course to get started with the development of device drivers in the Linux kernel!

About this event

An online seminar corresponding to Bootlin's Embedded Linux kernel and driver development training course, described with full details on https://bootlin.com/training/linux-kernel/. It is delivered over 7 half-days of 4 hours each.

The sessions will alternate between lectures and live demonstrations made by the trainer on real hardware. The live demonstrations will be made using the ARM-based BeagleBone Black platform. Even though this particular platform is used for the live demonstrations, the course remains perfectly useful and valid regardless of the specific hardware platform used in your projects.

• Course dates and time
• • May 6, 2025, 08:15 to 12:30, UTC+02:00
  • May 7, 2025, 08:30 to 12:30, UTC+02:00
  • May 12, 2025, 08:30 to 12:30, UTC+02:00
  • May 13, 2025, 08:30 to 12:30, UTC+02:00
  • May 15, 2025, 08:30 to 12:30, UTC+02:00
  • May 16, 2025, 08:30 to 12:30, UTC+02:00
  • May 19, 2025, 08:30 to 12:30, UTC+02:00
  • Extra session: May 20, 2025, 08:30 to 12:30, UTC+02:00

Note: the first session starts 15 minutes earlier in order to have enough time for everyone to test the audio/video setup and address any issue.

Note: Please make sure to reserve your time for the extra session. Sometimes the trainer will need some extra time to complete the whole training program and you may miss important parts of the training if you are not available.

• Oral language: English
• Materials language: English
• Agenda: https://bootlin.com/doc/training/linux-kernel/linux-kernel-online-agenda.pdf
• Instructor: Miquèl Raynal (https://bootlin.com/company/staff/miquel-raynal/)
  
• Videoconferencing infrastructure: Google Meet or Jitsi Meet
  

Instructions for joining will be sent to each participant at least 48 hours before the session starts. 

Hardware requirements for the course

Besides a computer, an audio headset and a good Internet connection, there are no special requirements to attend this course: the practical labs are performed as live demonstrations by the trainer.

However, if you are interested in reproducing the practical labs by yourself, during the time between the sessions, you can purchase the following hardware items:

• BeagleBone Black or BeagleBone Black Wireless, which comes with its USB-A to micro-USB cable
  
• USB Serial Cable - 3.3 V - Female ends (for serial console), such as this cable from Olimex.
  
• USB Serial Cable - 3.3 V - Male ends (for serial lab), such as this cable from Olimex.
  
• Wii Nunchuk with UEXT connector available from Olimex.
• 4 breadboard wires with male endings such as the ones available from Olimex.
• microSD card

Please note that if you want to reproduce the practical labs by yourself, you need to schedule additional time, outside of the session hours. You will also need a computer with a native installation of Ubuntu 24.04 (no virtual machine).

Again: having this hardware is NOT mandatory to follow the course. Many course participants follow our courses without having the corresponding hardware, and the course is very useful even without the hardware.

Invoices and cancellation policy

Discount vs regular rate

The discount rate is offered at the following conditions:

• You register online and pay by credit card and
  
• You register at least one month prior to the start of the course and
  
• You are among the first 6 participants for the session

Pay by invoice / Wire transfer

Please choose the regular rate if you pay by wire transfer, discount rate is not proposed with wire transfer.
We will confirm your participation only on reception of payment. Please use our quotation number as a reference in your wire transfer (bank details will be communicated in your order confirmation). 
We kindly ask you to send your payment confirmation within 24h by email to training@bootlin.com. 
If you need a proforma invoice to pay, please send us an email. If we don't receive your email within 24h we could cancel your order without any further notice. Banking fees must be paid by the customer.

Cancellation / Refunds

Discount tickets can be cancelled until Apr 5, 2025 11:59 P.M.
Regular tickets can be cancelled until Apr 29, 2025 11:59 P.M.

Bootlin could cancel the training session in the unlikely event that the minimum number of participants is not reached. If this happens you will be fully refunded.

Registration issues

If you face any issue while registering, please contact us at training@bootlin.com.