UEFI Courses and Certifications

NDC Conferences

Bootable Applications - An Introduction

Discover how to build PC applications without an operating system, exploring UEFI BIOS support and zero-dependency programming for bootable systems on any compliant hardware.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Impact of Platform Firmware on Linux Kernel

Explore UEFI firmware's impact on Linux kernel stability, common bugs, and the LUV framework for comprehensive validation and early issue detection in UEFI implementations.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

LinaroOrg

System Ready IR Implementation and Software Compatibility Analysis

Explore the effectiveness of System Ready IR implementation on TI boards, examining firmware support, Device Tree stability, and update mechanisms for robust system deployment.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

NDC Conferences

Bootable Applications - An Introduction to Building OS-Independent PC Applications

Discover how to create PC applications without an operating system, exploring UEFI-compliant bootable software development and implementation using minimal dependencies.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

LinaroOrg

Generic BootLoader (GBL) on Devboards - Implementation and Best Practices

Discover how to enable and validate Google's Generic Boot Loader (GBL) on development boards, including implementation steps, precautions, and best practices for this UEFI application.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

KVM Forum

COCONUT SVSM - From Persistent State to New Trusted Services

Explore COCONUT SVSM's evolution from persistent state to trusted services like stateful vTPM and UEFI variable store for Confidential Virtual Machines.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

NorthSec

Stolen Laptops - Advanced Physical Attack Methodologies Against Modern Systems

Discover advanced physical attack techniques against modern laptops, including DMA attacks, UEFI exploitation, and why encryption at rest isn't enough to protect stolen devices.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Open Compute Project

Building Open Firmware for Open Platforms - openSIL and The Road to Full Silicon Transparency

Explore how AMD's openSIL framework, Project Mu, and TianoCore EDKII create transparent, modular firmware solutions for next-generation datacenter platforms.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Introduction of the EFI Development Kit (EDK II) for Server Platforms

Discover EDK II framework for developing secure UEFI firmware on server platforms, covering architecture, development processes, and security best practices.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Write your own Operating System

Windows UEFI Bootloader Repair - Dual-Boot Systems

Learn to transform Windows systems from MBR to UEFI booting and repair broken bootloaders, essential for dual-boot setups with Linux.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Marrying U-Boot, UEFI and GRUB2 for ARM Systems

Explore ARM system booting, uEFI, and firmware interactions. Learn how layered abstractions simplify distribution challenges and enable convergence of Enterprise and Embedded markets.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

OneMarcFifty

Upgrading and Reverting Proxmox from 6 to 7 with UEFI Boot and GRUB

Upgrade Proxmox from 6 to 7 with a failback plan using GRUB and UEFI boot. Learn to convert swap partitions, update EFI settings, and revert changes quickly if needed.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Recon Conference

Baring the System - New Vulnerabilities in SMM of Coreboot and UEFI Based Systems

Unveiling new vulnerabilities in SMM of Coreboot and UEFI systems, exploring impacts, and discussing mitigation techniques. Includes release of CHIPSEC module for automatic detection.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Implementing UEFI-based Secure Boot and OTA Updates for Embedded ARM Devices

Explore secure boot implementation and OTA updates for embedded ARM devices using UEFI, covering challenges, solutions, and practical integration techniques for robust system security.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Linux Plumbers Conference

Using U-Boot as a UEFI Payload

Explore U-boot's potential as a UEFI payload, understanding its implementation, benefits, and challenges in modern firmware development.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video