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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


  • P

    Packt

    Embedded Systems Object-Oriented Programming in C and C++

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Testing, System Programming, C (Programming Language), Development Environment, Verification And Validation, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming Tools, Code Reusability, System Configuration, Peripheral Devices, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C++ For C Programmers, Part B

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

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

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

    University of Michigan

    Programming for Designers

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Animations, Software Design, Data Structures, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interactive Design, Programming Principles, Computer Graphic Techniques, Python Programming, Graphic and Visual Design, Event-Driven Programming, Digital Design, Simulations, Computer Graphics, Design, Game Design, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, File I/O

    ★ 5 (7) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    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

    Category: Preview
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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Leeds

    An Introduction to Programming using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Robotics, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Automation, Algorithms

    ★ 4.8 (106) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Code Yourself! An Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Software Development, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Computational Thinking, Algorithms

    ★ 4.7 (3.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • B

    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

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

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

    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 (789) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Simplilearn

    Programming with C#

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Restful API, Unity Engine, Application Programming Interface (API), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), Video Game Development, ASP.NET, Computer Programming, Object-Relational Mapping, Web Services, Application Development, Software Design Patterns, Database Management, Model View Controller, Programming Principles, Data Structures

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Getting Started with BSP and Embedded C

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Open Source Application Development

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, File I/O, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, System Programming, Pseudocode, Program Development, Event-Driven Programming, Diagram Design, Software Design, Data Import/Export, User Interface (UI), Data Structures, Graphical Tools, UI Components

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • P

    Peking University

    计算导论与C语言基础

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Computer Science, Computer Architecture, Program Development, Memory Management, Computational Logic, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computer Hardware, Quantum computing

    ★ 4.8 (1.7K) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 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 programming courses

  • Embedded Systems Object-Oriented Programming in C and C++: Packt
  • C++ For C Programmers, Part B: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Programming for Designers: University of Michigan
  • Programming Languages, Part C: University of Washington
  • An Introduction to Programming using Python: University of Leeds
  • Code Yourself! An Introduction to Programming: The University of Edinburgh
  • Introduction to Programming: Ball State University
  • Programming Languages, Part B: University of Washington
  • Programming with C#: Simplilearn
  • Getting Started with BSP and Embedded C: Coursera

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