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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


  • 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 (377) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    C# Class Development

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), Game Design, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Design, Software Design, Programming Principles, Program Development, Application Development, Scripting

    ★ 4.8 (68) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply C Programming by Building an Employee Management App

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, C and C++, Data Integrity, File Management, Application Development, Data Management, Computational Logic, Data Maintenance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Codio

    C++ Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Software Documentation, Computer Science, Maintainability

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Peking University

    数据结构基础

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Computer Science, C (Programming Language), Data Storage, C++ (Programming Language)

    ★ 4.2 (251) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Data Analysis and Representation, Selection and Iteration

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Analysis, Analysis, C and C++, C (Programming Language), Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Descriptive Statistics

    ★ 4.7 (93) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    C Programming on Linux: Build, Compile & Apply

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, C (Programming Language), Memory Management, System Programming, Command-Line Interface, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Computational Logic, Software Installation, Build Tools, Program Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • 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
  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to C++ Programming: Create a Tic-Tac-Toe Game

    Skills you'll gain: C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Application Development, Program Development, Data Storage, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Java Programming, Software Development, Computer Science

    ★ 4.5 (47) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    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 (827) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Simulation, Algorithm Analysis, and Pointers

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Simulations, C (Programming Language), Computational Thinking, Automation, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Memory Management, Data Persistence

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    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 (61) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Algorithms, Data Collection, and Starting to Code: University of Colorado System
  • C# Class Development: University of Colorado System
  • Apply C Programming by Building an Employee Management App: EDUCBA
  • C++ Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects: Codio
  • 数据结构基础: Peking University
  • Data Analysis and Representation, Selection and Iteration: University of Colorado System
  • C Programming on Linux: Build, Compile & Apply: EDUCBA
  • Foundations of Objective-C App Development: University of California, Irvine
  • Introduction to C++ Programming: Create a Tic-Tac-Toe Game: Coursera
  • C程序设计进阶: Peking University

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