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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 B

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

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    لغة البرمجة C++ لمبرمجي اللغة C، الجزء (أ)

    Skills you'll gain: C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Memory Management, C (Programming Language), Algorithms, File I/O, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Secure Coding, Scaled Agile Framework

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Programming Languages Ⅰ

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Other Programming Languages, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Functional Design, Data Structures, Memory Management

    4.7
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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 (Programming Language), Data Structures, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Algorithms, Memory Management

    4.9
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    827 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Data Analysis and Representation, Selection and Iteration

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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    93 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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, C (Programming Language), System Programming, Identity and Access Management, Encryption

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    81 reviews

    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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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    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
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    558 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Ball State University

    Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Statistical Analysis, Computer Programming, Analytics, Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Computer Science, Text Mining, NumPy, Data Processing, Code Reusability, Mathematical Software, Debugging, Computational Logic, Data Manipulation

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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
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    46 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Programming Languages Ⅱ

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Other Programming Languages, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Program Development, Theoretical Computer Science

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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

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

  • Programming Languages, Part B: University of Washington
  • لغة البرمجة C++ لمبرمجي اللغة C، الجزء (أ): University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Programming Languages Ⅰ: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • C程序设计进阶: Peking University
  • Data Analysis and Representation, Selection and Iteration: University of Colorado System
  • Identifying Security Vulnerabilities in C/C++Programming: University of California, Davis
  • Introduction to C++ Programming: Build a Calculator: Coursera
  • Foundations of Objective-C App Development: University of California, Irvine
  • Introduction to Programming: Ball State University
  • Introduction to C++ Programming: Create a Tic-Tac-Toe Game: Coursera

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