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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to C++ Programming: Build a Calculator

    Skills you'll gain: Other Programming Languages, Program Development, C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Application Development, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Software Development, Computer Science

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    61 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Colorado System

    Data Analysis and Representation, Selection and Iteration

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Analysis, Analysis, C and C++, C (Programming Language), Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Descriptive Statistics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    93 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    I

    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Open Source Application Development

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, File I/O, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, System Programming, Pseudocode, Program Development, Event-Driven Programming, Diagram Design, Software Design, Data Import/Export, User Interface (UI), Data Structures, Graphical Tools, UI Components

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Peking University

    计算导论与C语言基础

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, C (Programming Language), Computer Science, Computer Programming, C and C++, Computer Architecture, Theoretical Computer Science, Memory Management, Computational Logic, Quantum computing, Data Structures, Object Oriented Design, Computer Hardware, Program Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.7K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    P

    Peking University

    C程序设计进阶

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Program Development, Data Structures, Memory Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    827 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Pointers and Memory in C: Build a Rocket Display Module

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Memory Management, C (Programming Language), Software Development

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Infosec

    C++ Interacting with the World and Error Handling

    Skills you'll gain: C and C++, Application Security, System Programming, Secure Coding, C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Debugging, Interoperability, Programming Principles, File I/O, Development Environment

    2.8
    Rating, 2.8 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    لغة البرمجة C++ لمبرمجي C، الجزء (ب)

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

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to C++ Programming: Create a Tic-Tac-Toe Game

    Skills you'll gain: C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Application Development, Program Development, Data Storage, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Java Programming, Software Development, Computer Science

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    46 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado System

    Simulation, Algorithm Analysis, and Pointers

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Simulations, C (Programming Language), Computational Thinking, Automation, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Memory Management, Data Persistence

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Infosec

    C++ Superpowers and More

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, C and C++, Application Security, System Programming, C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Security Engineering, Interoperability, Unix, Embedded Software, Information Systems Security, OS Process Management, Embedded Systems, Operating Systems, Data Security, Memory Management, Authorization (Computing), Linux

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Introduction to Programming with C#12 and .NET8

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, C# (Programming Language), Microsoft Visual Studio, Development Environment, Application Frameworks, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Microsoft Development Tools, Computational Logic, Data Structures

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Introduction to C++ Programming: Build a Calculator: Coursera
  • Data Analysis and Representation, Selection and Iteration: University of Colorado System
  • Introduction to Open Source Application Development: Illinois Tech
  • 计算导论与C语言基础: Peking University
  • C程序设计进阶: Peking University
  • Pointers and Memory in C: Build a Rocket Display Module: Coursera
  • C++ Interacting with the World and Error Handling: Infosec
  • لغة البرمجة C++ لمبرمجي C، الجزء (ب): University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Introduction to C++ Programming: Create a Tic-Tac-Toe Game: Coursera
  • Simulation, Algorithm Analysis, and Pointers: University of Colorado System

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