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C programming courses can help you learn syntax, data structures, memory management, and algorithm design. You can build skills in problem-solving, debugging, and optimizing code for performance. Many courses introduce tools like GCC for compiling, GDB for debugging, and various libraries that enhance functionality. You’ll also explore applied areas such as game development, embedded systems, and software engineering practices, allowing you to create efficient applications and understand how C interacts with hardware.


Popular C Courses and Certifications


  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Functional Programming Principles in Scala

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Functional Design, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Code Reusability, Computational Logic

    ★ 4.8 (8.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of California, Irvine

    Foundations of Objective-C App Development

    Skills you'll gain: Objective-C (Programming Language), iOS Development, Apple iOS, Memory Management, Prototyping, Mobile Development, C and C++, Application Development, C (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures

    ★ 4.6 (558) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Xi'an Jiaotong University

    系统平台与C#程序基础

    Skills you'll gain: Operating Systems, Computer Systems, Debugging, Microsoft Visual Studio, OS Process Management, Computer Hardware, C# (Programming Language), Computer Architecture, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Memory Management, Integrated Development Environments, Computational Logic, Computer Programming, System Design and Implementation

    ★ 3.9 (40) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of Washington

    Programming Languages, Part C

    Skills you'll gain: Ruby (Programming Language), Other Programming Languages, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Functional Design, Computational Thinking, Code Reusability

    ★ 4.9 (463) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Leeds

    An Introduction to Logic for Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Cryptography, Graph Theory

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • D

    Duke University

    Writing, Running, and Fixing Code in C

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Software Testing, Program Development, Test Planning, Simulations, Test Case, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Build Tools

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

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

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Taxation of Business Entities I: Corporations

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Tax, Tax Compliance, Income Tax, Liquidation, Tax Laws, Tax, Corporate Accounting, Tax Planning, Equities, Mergers & Acquisitions, Organizational Structure, Property Accounting, Business Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (253) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • 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, System Programming, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Linux

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

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

    University of Michigan

    Building Objects in C

    Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Data Structures, Software Design, Python Programming, Java, Algorithms, Performance Tuning

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

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

    University of California, Davis

    Identifying Security Vulnerabilities in C/C++Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, C and C++, Linux Administration, Verification And Validation, Code Review, Vulnerability Management, Linux, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Unix, User Accounts, Data Validation, File I/O, Cryptography, File Systems, System Programming, C (Programming Language), Identity and Access Management, Encryption

    ★ 4.6 (81) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Coursera

    Programming in C#: A comprehensive approach to C# Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Visual Studio, C# (Programming Language), Integrated Development Environments, Microsoft Development Tools, Program Development, Programming Principles, C and C++, Computer Programming, Command-Line Interface, Computational Logic

    ★ 4.4 (219) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Linux Basics: The Command Line Interface - 6

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Linux, Embedded Systems, Linux Servers, Computer Engineering, File Systems, Unix, Operating Systems, C (Programming Language), File Management, Memory Management, Computer Programming Tools, Computer Programming, Open Source Technology, OS Process Management

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular c courses

  • Functional Programming Principles in Scala: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Foundations of Objective-C App Development: University of California, Irvine
  • 系统平台与C#程序基础: Xi'an Jiaotong University
  • Programming Languages, Part C: University of Washington
  • An Introduction to Logic for Computer Science: University of Leeds
  • Writing, Running, and Fixing Code in C: Duke University
  • Taxation of Business Entities I: Corporations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • C Programming: Pointers and Memory Management - 4: Dartmouth College
  • Building Objects in C: University of Michigan
  • Identifying Security Vulnerabilities in C/C++Programming: University of California, Davis

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