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    C programming courses can help you learn how to write efficient, low-level code used in systems programming, embedded systems, and software development.

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    Find the Best C Programming Course for Your Goals

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      LearnQuest

      Introduction to Computer Programming with Visual Basic

      Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Computer Architecture, System Software, Computer Science, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Databases, Object Oriented Design, SQL, Relational Databases, Computer Hardware, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Cloud Computing, Microsoft Visual Studio, Algorithms, Data Structures, Computer Security, Computer Networking, Microsoft Development Tools, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Big Data Integration and Processing

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Data Pipelines, Data Integration, Big Data, Data Modeling, Data Processing, Data Management, Database Systems, Splunk, MongoDB, Query Languages, SQL, PostgreSQL, Jupyter, Docker (Software)

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Database Design and Basic SQL in PostgreSQL

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Design, PostgreSQL, Database Management, Database Theory, Relational Databases, Databases, Data Modeling, Command-Line Interface

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Python Project: Software Engineering and Image Manipulation

      Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Application Programming Interface (API), Image Analysis, Software Engineering, Jupyter, Python Programming, Computer Vision, Integrated Development Environments

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      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Codio

      C++ Basics: Selection and Iteration

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Computer Science

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      948 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Responsive Web Design

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Usability, HTML and CSS, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design and Development, Web Design, Human Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Web Applications, Front-End Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), User Experience Design, Javascript, Data Structures

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Cloud Computing Concepts, Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, Cloud Computing, Operating Systems, Apache Cassandra, Systems Design, NoSQL, Database Systems, Apache Hadoop, Algorithms, Scalability, Network Protocols

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Secure Coding Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Security Strategy, Cryptography, Authentications, Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Encryption, Programming Principles, Software Design, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Testing, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Java, Data Security, Linux, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      596 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Advanced Data Structures in Java

      Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design, Network Model, Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Network Routing, Computational Thinking, Debugging

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      SQL: A Practical Introduction for Querying Databases

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Relational Databases, Query Languages, MySQL, Stored Procedure, Database Design, Databases, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Transaction Processing

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      627 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Algorithms for DNA Sequencing

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Computational Thinking, Molecular Biology, Data Structures, Python Programming, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Computer Science

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      926 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Codio

      Introduction to Operating Systems

      Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Operating Systems, OS Process Management, System Programming, Virtualization, Unix, Computer Systems, Performance Tuning, Virtual Machines, C (Programming Language), Build Tools, Debugging, Data Storage, Distributed Computing, Data Structures, Data Integrity, Linux, Scalability, Computer Architecture, File Management

      4.6
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      271 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Introduction to Computer Programming with Visual Basic: LearnQuest
    • Big Data Integration and Processing: University of California San Diego
    • Database Design and Basic SQL in PostgreSQL: University of Michigan
    • Python Project: Software Engineering and Image Manipulation: University of Michigan
    • C++ Basics: Selection and Iteration: Codio
    • Responsive Web Design: University of London
    • Cloud Computing Concepts, Part 1: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Secure Coding Practices: University of California, Davis
    • Advanced Data Structures in Java: University of California San Diego
    • SQL: A Practical Introduction for Querying Databases: IBM

    Why Learn C Programming?

    C is a foundational programming language known for its speed, portability, and control over system resources. It’s widely used in operating systems, embedded devices, and performance-critical applications. Learning C programming can help you build a strong base in computer science, understand how software interacts with hardware, and prepare for more advanced coding challenges.

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