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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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    University of Washington

    Programming Languages, Part C

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

    4.9
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    C程序设计进阶

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

    4.9
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Abstraction, Problem Decomposition, and Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Data Storage

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Getting Started with BSP and Embedded C

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Computer Hardware, Electronic Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Internet Of Things, Hardware Troubleshooting, System Programming, System Software, Peripheral Devices, System Configuration, Test Tools, C (Programming Language), Computer Architecture, Software Architecture, Development Environment, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Interacting with the System and Managing Memory

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Memory Management, Maintainability, C (Programming Language), Software Engineering, System Programming, Programming Principles, Software Development, Simulations, Command-Line Interface, Collaborative Software

    4.2
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Writing Secure Code in C++

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, C and C++, Application Security, Computer Programming Tools, System Programming, C++ (Programming Language), Software Development Tools, Exploit development, C (Programming Language), Security Software, Debugging, Security Engineering, Security Testing, Interoperability, Unix, Embedded Software, Information Systems Security, OS Process Management, Embedded Systems, Programming Principles

    2.7
    Rating, 2.7 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Building Objects in C

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

    4.5
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Advanced BSP Development with Embedded C

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, System Programming, Cross Platform Development, System Software, Memory Management, Hardware Architecture, Peripheral Devices, Product Family Engineering, Code Reusability, Performance Tuning, Software Design, C (Programming Language), Scalability

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Introduction to Programming Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Python Programming, Scripting, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Computer Programming, File Management, Data Structures, Functional Design, Context Management

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Washington

    Programming Languages, Part B

    Skills you'll gain: Other Programming Languages, Software Design, Ruby (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Functional Design, Code Reusability

    4.9
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Introduction to C++ Programming: Build a Calculator

    Skills you'll gain: Other Programming Languages, Program Development, C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Application Development, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Software Development, Computer Science

    4.4
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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    لغة البرمجة C++ لمبرمجي C، الجزء (ب)

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Graph Theory, Object Oriented Design, C (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Structures, Game Design, Memory Management, Simulations, Software Design, Verification And Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Programming Languages, Part C: University of Washington
  • C程序设计进阶: Peking University
  • Abstraction, Problem Decomposition, and Functions: University of Colorado System
  • Getting Started with BSP and Embedded C: Coursera
  • Interacting with the System and Managing Memory: Duke University
  • Writing Secure Code in C++: Infosec
  • Building Objects in C: University of Michigan
  • Advanced BSP Development with Embedded C: Coursera
  • Introduction to Programming Using Python: Packt
  • Programming Languages, Part B: University of Washington

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