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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


  • C

    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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Peking University

    计算导论与C语言基础

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Programming Principles, Computer Science, C and C++, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Quantum computing, Computational Thinking, Computer Hardware, Data Storage

    4.8 stars, 1.7K reviews, Mixed, Course, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Pointers, Arrays, and Recursion

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Data Structures, C and C++, Programming Principles, Program Development, Algorithms, Memory Management, Computer Programming, Data Access

    4.3 stars, 351 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (351) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    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

    Category: New
    New
  • P

    Packt

    Introduction to Programming with C#12 and .NET8

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, C# (Programming Language), Microsoft Visual Studio, Development Environment, Application Frameworks, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Microsoft Development Tools, Computational Logic, Data Structures

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

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

    4.5 stars, 83 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (83) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Writing, Running, and Fixing Code in C

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Software Testing, Program Development, Test Planning, Simulations, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Algorithms, C (Programming Language)

    4.3 stars, 836 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (836) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Open Source Programming - Master's

    Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Python Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Scripting Languages, Code Reusability, Test Script Development, Computer Programming, Unit Testing, File I/O, Development Testing, Web Development, Scripting, Program Development, Other Programming Languages, Database Software, Open Source Technology, Database Management, Database Development, Data Processing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • 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 stars, 558 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (558) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    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 stars, 182 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (182) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    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 stars, 36 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    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 stars, 93 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular c programming courses

  • Advanced BSP Development with Embedded C: Coursera
  • 计算导论与C语言基础: Peking University
  • Pointers, Arrays, and Recursion: Duke University
  • Introduction to Programming Using Python: Packt
  • Introduction to Programming with C#12 and .NET8: Packt
  • Identifying Security Vulnerabilities in C/C++Programming: University of California, Davis
  • Writing, Running, and Fixing Code in C: Duke University
  • Open Source Programming - Master's: Illinois Tech
  • Foundations of Objective-C App Development: University of California, Irvine
  • Interacting with the System and Managing Memory: Duke University

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