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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

    Codio

    Programming in C++: A Hands-on Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, C and C++, Data Import/Export, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Data Validation, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Data Integrity, Data Structures, Code Reusability, File Management, Memory Management, Software Documentation, Computer Science, Maintainability, Computational Logic, Data Storage

    4.6 stars, 1.3K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    C++ Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Development Environment, Computer Programming Tools, Pseudocode, C++ (Programming Language), Program Development, C and C++, Programming Principles, Application Development, Maintainability, Command-Line Interface, Software Development Tools, Computational Thinking, Application Design, Integrated Development Environments, Software Documentation, Build Tools, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Computational Logic

    4.4 stars, 36 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (36) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C for Everyone, Part 2: Structured Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms

    4.6 stars, 797 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (797) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Exploring C

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Unix

    4.5 stars, 93 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (93) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Pointers and Memory Management - 4

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

    4.7 stars, 67 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Memory Management, Computational Thinking, Computer Systems, Data Structures, Algorithms, File I/O, Operating Systems, Computer Hardware

    4.5 stars, 56 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (56) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Algorithms, Data Collection, and Starting to Code

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Collection, Microsoft Visual Studio, Program Development, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Algorithms, Microsoft Development Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Data Storage, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Mathematical Software

    4.6 stars, 377 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (377) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    (c++) تعلم أساسيات لغة سي بلس بلس من خلال التطبيق العملي

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Application Development, Program Development, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Computational Logic

    4.3 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.3 (14) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    Simplilearn

    Programming with C ++

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Memory Management, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Data Structures, Data Manipulation

    4.4 stars, 59 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (59) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of London

    Introduction to Computer Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Development Environment, Javascript, Computer Programming Tools, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Program Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Computer Graphics, Computer Programming, Graphical Tools, Event-Driven Programming, Interactive Design, Human Computer Interaction, Programming Principles, Data Management, Maintainability

    4.1 stars, 937 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (937) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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

  • C

    Coursera

    Data Structures with C: Upgrade a Rocket Display Module

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

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Programming in C++: A Hands-on Introduction: Codio
  • C++ Programming Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • C for Everyone, Part 2: Structured Programming: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Exploring C: University of Michigan
  • C Programming: Pointers and Memory Management - 4: Dartmouth College
  • Introduction to Programming: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Algorithms, Data Collection, and Starting to Code: University of Colorado System
  • (c++) تعلم أساسيات لغة سي بلس بلس من خلال التطبيق العملي: Coursera
  • Programming with C ++: Simplilearn
  • Introduction to Computer Programming: University of London

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