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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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    Microsoft

    R Programming Essentials with Microsoft Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, GitHub Copilot, Software Documentation, R (Software), Software Versioning, Microsoft Visual Studio, Technical Documentation, Program Development, Statistical Analysis, Development Environment, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Programming, Programming Principles

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Learn Object-Oriented Programming with PHP

    Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Code Reusability, Web Development, Maintainability, Software Engineering

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Alberta

    Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Video Game Development, Game Design, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Problem Solving, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Program Development, Algorithms, Python Programming, Computer Science, Debugging, Test Planning, Functional Testing, Other Programming Languages

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    236 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Visual Basic Programming: Inheritance and Polymorphism

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Unified Modeling Language, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Microsoft Visual Studio, Object Oriented Design, Program Development, Microsoft Development Tools, .NET Framework, Code Reusability, Software Engineering, Data Structures

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Concurrent and Parallel Programming in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Python Programming, OS Process Management, Scalability, Web Scraping, Database Management

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Programming for the Internet of Things Project

    Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, User Requirements Documents, Functional Specification, Systems Design, Requirements Analysis, System Requirements, System Design and Implementation, Software Design, Systems Development, Prototyping, Program Development, Software Documentation, Conceptual Design, Python Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    956 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Advanced Unix System Programming and Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Shell, Unix Commands, Unix, Shell Script, Command-Line Interface, Remote Access Systems, Scripting, Systems Administration, Operating System Administration, File I/O, IT Automation, User Accounts, File Systems, System Monitoring, Operating Systems, File Management, Performance Tuning, User Provisioning, OS Process Management, Authorization (Computing)

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    61 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Object-Oriented Programming and Java Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Software Design, Code Reusability, Data Structures

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    The Power of Object-Oriented Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Program Development, Python Programming, Computer Graphic Techniques

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Java and Object-Oriented Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unit Testing, Java Programming, Application Development, Data Structures, Application Design, Software Testing, Program Development, Programming Principles, Systems Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Computer Programming, Other Programming Languages

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    333 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Unity Shader Programming: Create & Optimize

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Animations, Performance Tuning, Image Quality

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SAS

    Preparing for the SAS Programming Certification Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Data Access, Data Import/Export, SAS (Software), Microsoft Excel, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Data Transformation, Data Preprocessing, Debugging

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    140 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • R Programming Essentials with Microsoft Tools: Microsoft
  • Learn Object-Oriented Programming with PHP: Coursera
  • Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games: University of Alberta
  • Visual Basic Programming: Inheritance and Polymorphism: LearnQuest
  • Concurrent and Parallel Programming in Python: Packt
  • Programming for the Internet of Things Project: University of California, Irvine
  • Advanced Unix System Programming and Performance: EDUCBA
  • Object-Oriented Programming and Java Fundamentals: Packt
  • The Power of Object-Oriented Programming: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to Java and Object-Oriented Programming: University of Pennsylvania

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