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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


  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Programming for a Networked World

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Computational Logic, Distributed Computing, Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Computer Networking, Data Structures, Network Model, Natural Language Processing, Algorithms, Web Services, Problem Solving, Geospatial Information and Technology, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Programming in Swift 5

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Swift Programming, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Programming Principles, Mobile Development, Software Design Patterns, Data Management, Software Architecture, Code Reusability, Computational Logic, Development Environment

    ★ 4.3 (733) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Linux Bash Scripting & Shell Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Linux Administration, Linux, Scripting, Scripting Languages, grep, Linux Servers, Unix Commands, File Management, Unix, Command-Line Interface, Debugging, Code Reusability, System Configuration, File I/O, User Interface (UI), IT Automation

    ★ 4.8 (16) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Parallel Programming with CUDA

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Memory Management, System Programming, Hardware Architecture, Program Development, Computer Architecture, Performance Testing, Computer Hardware, Algorithms

    ★ 2.8 (65) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Industrial Optimization: Models & Linear Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Software, Operational Analysis, Operations, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Model Optimization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • P

    Packt

    Computer Programming for Absolute Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Debugging, Computer Programming, Application Design, Cloud Applications, Computer Science, Code Reusability, Maintainability, Computer Systems, Program Development, Computer Programming Tools, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Development, Data Management, Functional Design, Package and Software Management

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Programming with Python and Java

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Matplotlib, Object Oriented Design, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Analysis, Unit Testing, Pandas (Python Package), Java Programming, Eclipse (Software), Application Development, Data Visualization, Data Structures, Data Science, Data Cleansing, Debugging, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Python Programming, Computer Programming

    ★ 4.5 (1.9K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Pearson

    Rust Programming Essentials: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Memory Management, C (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Software Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced JavaScript & Object-Oriented Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Data Persistence, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Javascript, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Front-End Web Development, Event-Driven Programming, Animations, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • R

    Red Hat

    Python Programming with Red Hat

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, JSON, Python Programming, Debugging, Object Oriented Design, Data Structures, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Programming Principles, Statistical Programming, Web Development, Program Development, Scripting, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of Micro850 PLC Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Data Structures, Diagram Design, Data Store, Dataflow, Functional Design, Program Development, Data Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of London

    Object-Oriented Programming in C++: Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, File I/O, C++ (Programming Language), Integrated Development Environments, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Environment, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Software Installation

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular c programming courses

  • Programming for a Networked World : Vanderbilt University
  • Introduction to Programming in Swift 5: LearnQuest
  • Linux Bash Scripting & Shell Programming: EDUCBA
  • Introduction to Parallel Programming with CUDA: Johns Hopkins University
  • Industrial Optimization: Models & Linear Programming: Northeastern University
  • Computer Programming for Absolute Beginners: Packt
  • Introduction to Programming with Python and Java: University of Pennsylvania
  • Rust Programming Essentials: Unit 2: Pearson
  • Advanced JavaScript & Object-Oriented Programming: Packt
  • Python Programming with Red Hat: Red Hat

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