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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


  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C, Go, and C++: A Comprehensive Introduction to Programming

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

    4.5 stars, 9.6K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (9.6K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Introduction to C++ Programming

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Memory Management, Debugging, Development Environment, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Software Documentation, Development Testing, Code Reusability, Vibe coding, Programming Principles, API Design, Software Architecture, Software Design, Computer Programming Tools, Pseudocode, Performance Tuning, Application Design, Technical Documentation, Generative AI

    4.4 stars, 52 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (52) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Embedded Software Development with C

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Debugging, Peripheral Devices, Memory Management, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, System Programming, Software Development Tools, Program Development, Hardware Architecture, Systems Architecture, Eclipse (Software), Data Structures, Build Tools, C and C++, Programming Principles, Microarchitecture

    4.5 stars, 306 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (306) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Getting Started - 1

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Software Documentation, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Embedded Software, Computer Programming Tools, Computational Logic, Linux

    4.6 stars, 271 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (271) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore

    Introduction to Programming with C Language

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, C (Programming Language), Memory Management, Programming Principles, C and C++, Data Structures, Computer Programming, System Programming, Algorithms, Code Reusability, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Software Installation, Problem Solving

    4.8 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • P

    Packt

    C Programming Bootcamp - The Complete C Language Course

    Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, C and C++, Computational Thinking, Data Access

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Language Foundations - 2

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Programming Tools, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Embedded Systems, Software Development Tools, Computer Engineering, Algorithms, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Computational Logic

    4.7 stars, 109 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (109) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    C Programming on Linux: Build, Compile & Apply

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, C (Programming Language), System Programming, Command-Line Interface, Programming Principles, Development Environment, Computer Programming Tools, Computational Logic, Code Reusability, Build Tools, Program Development, Software Development, Case Studies, Design, Environment

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Data Structures in C

    Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, C (Programming Language), C and C++, Data Structures, Secure Coding, Application Security, System Programming, Programming Principles

    4.5 stars, 75 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (75) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Program Development, Problem Solving, Solution Design, Computational Logic

    4.7 stars, 7K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Embedded C Programming Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Debugging, Embedded Systems, Memory Management, Integrated Development Environments, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, C and C++, Software Development Tools, System Programming, Eclipse (Software), Build Tools, Programming Principles, Data Storage

    4.7 stars, 75 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (75) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Crash Course on Embedded C Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, C (Programming Language), Code Reusability, Memory Management, C and C++, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming Tools, Program Development, Computer Programming, Development Environment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • C, Go, and C++: A Comprehensive Introduction to Programming: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Microsoft Introduction to C++ Programming: Microsoft
  • Embedded Software Development with C: EDUCBA
  • C Programming: Getting Started - 1: Dartmouth College
  • Introduction to Programming with C Language: International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore
  • C Programming Bootcamp - The Complete C Language Course: Packt
  • C Programming: Language Foundations - 2: Dartmouth College
  • C Programming on Linux: Build, Compile & Apply: EDUCBA
  • Data Structures in C: University of Michigan
  • Programming Fundamentals: Duke University

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