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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


  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply C++ Programming Fundamentals for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Development Environment, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools, File I/O, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Data Storage

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Open Source Application Development

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

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Object-Oriented Programming and Functions

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Maintainability, Prototyping

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Abstraction, Problem Decomposition, and Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Program Development, Data Storage, Debugging

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    37 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Building Objects in C

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, System Programming, Computer Programming, Software Design, Python Programming, Java Programming, Algorithms, Debugging

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Intermediate C++ Programming Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), API Design, Software Architecture, Software Design, Maintainability, Data Structures, Generative AI Agents, Data Validation, Performance Tuning, Application Frameworks, Verification And Validation, Algorithms, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Ball State University

    Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Statistical Analysis, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Natural Language Processing, Scripting, NumPy, Algorithms, Debugging, Data Structures

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 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, Computer Programming, Computer Hardware, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Logic, Data Structures, Algorithms, Emerging Technologies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.7K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Washington

    Programming Languages, Part B

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

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    789 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Foundations of Objective-C App Development

    Skills you'll gain: Objective-C (Programming Language), iOS Development, Apple iOS, Apple Xcode, Prototyping, Mobile Development, C (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Data Structures

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    558 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Build Console Games in C: Apply Game Logic Skills

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Game Design, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computational Logic, Data Validation, Command-Line Interface, User Interface (UI), Data Structures

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Programming Languages Ⅱ

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Other Programming Languages, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Extensible Languages and XML, Concept Of Operations

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Apply C++ Programming Fundamentals for Beginners: EDUCBA
  • Introduction to Open Source Application Development: Illinois Tech
  • Object-Oriented Programming and Functions: Packt
  • Abstraction, Problem Decomposition, and Functions: University of Colorado System
  • Building Objects in C: University of Michigan
  • Intermediate C++ Programming Techniques: Microsoft
  • Introduction to Programming: Ball State University
  • 计算导论与C语言基础: Peking University
  • Programming Languages, Part B: University of Washington
  • Foundations of Objective-C App Development: University of California, Irvine

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