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C Programming Courses

C programming courses can help you learn syntax, data structures, algorithms, and memory management. You can build skills in debugging, optimizing code, and implementing efficient algorithms. Many courses introduce tools like GCC for compiling code, GDB for debugging, and libraries such as the Standard Template Library (STL) to enhance functionality. You'll also explore concepts like pointers, file handling, and dynamic memory allocation, which are crucial for developing robust applications.

Popular C Programming Courses and Certifications


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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Go and C++: Programming in Two Successor Languages of C

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Go (Programming Language), File I/O, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Software Design Patterns, Debugging, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Unit Testing, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Program Development, Software Design, Graph Theory, Software Testing, Code Reusability, Memory Management, C and C++

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Advanced Data Types - 5

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Memory Management, C and C++, Embedded Systems, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Computer Engineering, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Linux

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    Microsoft

    Object Oriented Programming with C++

    Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, Development Testing, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Generative AI

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Code Yourself! An Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Program Development, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Animation and Game Design, Software Development, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Code Reusability, No-Code Development, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Animations

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Introduction to Programming with MATLAB

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Matlab, Programming Principles, Functional Design, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Program Development, Computational Logic, Computer Science, Data Import/Export, Mathematical Software, C (Programming Language), Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, File Management, Data Structures, Data Persistence, Plot (Graphics), Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C++ For C Programmers, Part B

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design, Programming Principles, C (Programming Language), Algorithms, Memory Management, Graph Theory, Artificial Intelligence, Data Structures, Simulations

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Programming with Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Computational Thinking, Animations, Video Game Development, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Storytelling, Game Design, Solution Design, Program Development, Coordination

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    C++ Programming for Unreal Game Development

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Object Oriented Design, Debugging, Computer Programming, Program Development, Event-Driven Programming, Video Game Development, Unity Engine, Data Structures, C# (Programming Language), Data Storage, 3D Assets, Game Design, Software Documentation, UI Components, Code Reusability

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Programming for Designers

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Animations, Interactive Data Visualization, Software Design, Program Development, Data Structures, Interactive Design, Programming Principles, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Graphic and Visual Design, Python Programming, Event-Driven Programming, Systems Design, Digital Design, Simulations, Computer Graphics, Design, Game Design, Computational Logic

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    GPU Programming with C++ and CUDA

    Skills you'll gain: C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Development Environment, Performance Tuning, Test Tools, Docker (Software), Computer Architecture, Containerization, Development Testing, Programming Principles, Software Development Tools, Hardware Architecture, Performance Testing, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Debugging, Memory Management, Software-Defined Networking, Scripting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Advanced C++ Programming and Modern Practices

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Software Documentation, Performance Tuning, Application Design, Technical Documentation, Application Development, Memory Management, Data Structures, Generative AI, Algorithms, Scalability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Advanced C# Language Features & Object-Oriented Programming

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, Object Oriented Design, Software Design, Secure Coding, Computer Programming, System Design and Implementation, Data Integrity, Code Reusability, Maintainability, Scalability, Programming Principles, Software Documentation, AI Integrations

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular c programming courses

  • Go and C++: Programming in Two Successor Languages of C: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • C Programming: Advanced Data Types - 5: Dartmouth College
  • Object Oriented Programming with C++: Microsoft
  • Code Yourself! An Introduction to Programming: The University of Edinburgh
  • Introduction to Programming with MATLAB: Vanderbilt University
  • C++ For C Programmers, Part B: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Programming with Scratch: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • C++ Programming for Unreal Game Development: University of Colorado System
  • Programming for Designers: University of Michigan
  • GPU Programming with C++ and CUDA: Packt

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