Can I take the course for free?

No, you cannot take this course for free. When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.

Will I earn university credit for completing the Specialization?

This Specialization doesn't carry university credit, but some universities may choose to accept Specialization Certificates for credit. Check with your institution to learn more.

C, Go, and C++: A Comprehensive Introduction to Programming Specialization

Launch Your Career in Computer Science. Master C, Go, and C++ programming languages.

Instructor: Ira Pohl

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6 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

4.5

(36 reviews)

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

2 months to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

6 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

4.5

(36 reviews)

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

2 months to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Write, compile, and debug a program in C, C++, and Go programming languages
Describe, analyze, and express algorithms

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

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Taught in English

31 practice exercises

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Specialization - 6 course series

This specialization is intended for all programming enthusiasts, as well as beginners, computer and other scientists, and artificial intelligence aficionados seeking a comprehensive introduction to programming. Starting with C for beginners, it advances to modern successor languages of Go and C++. The course will expose you to key algorithms and search methods in Artificial Intelligence, some pioneered by the instructor.

Applied Learning Project

Learners in this specialization will start coding right from the start. Every module presents ample opportunities for writing programs and finding errors in the learners’ own and others’ code. Building on their knowledge, learners will demonstrate their understanding of coding in a practice-intensive final assessment.

C for Everyone: Programming Fundamentals

Course 115 hours

What you'll learn

Write a simple program.
Compile, debug, and run a program.
Apply concepts related to arrays & pointers, functions & storage classes, logic operators & various question types, lexical elements & data types.

Skills you'll gain

C (Programming Language), Debugging, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Code Review, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, and Software Technical Review

C for Everyone: Structured Programming

Course 29 hours

What you'll learn

Apply concepts using command line arguments.
Use simple C++ constructs.
Use assets to debug code.

Skills you'll gain

C (Programming Language), Data Structures, C++ (Programming Language), Debugging, File Management, Algorithms, Data-oriented programming, Computer Programming, and Command-Line Interface

GO Programming for Everyone: Part 1

Course 317 hours

What you'll learn

Write a simple program.
Compile, debug, and run a program.
Apply concepts related to arrays, slices, pointers, functions and data types.
Apply concepts connected to flow of control, especially iteration and recursion.

Skills you'll gain

Go (Programming Language), Integrated Development Environments, File Systems, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Computer Programming, Algorithms, and Debugging

GO Programming for Everyone: Part 2

Course 416 hours

What you'll learn

Explain and apply concepts related to type declarations, structs, methods, and Monte Carlo simulations.
Apply basic techniques and concepts of data structures and algorithms.
Apply concepts related to interfaces, sort, and error checking.
Apply concepts connected to channels, deadrock, workers, select, waitgroup, mutex, and testing.

Skills you'll gain

Go (Programming Language), Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Software Design, Unit Testing, Computer Science, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Integration Testing, C and C++, and Debugging

C++ For C Programmers, Part A

Course 515 hours

What you'll learn

Convert C programs to C++.
Use basic container classes.
Apply the principles of Dijkstra's shortest path algorithm.

Skills you'll gain

C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C (Programming Language), Data Structures, C and C++, Graph Theory, Programming Principles, and Algorithms

C++ For C Programmers, Part B

Course 614 hours

What you'll learn

Use the Standard Template Library.
Apply inheritance logic and C++ syntax.
Describe and compare Min-Max and the Alpha-Beta algorithm for game playing.

Skills you'll gain

Graph Theory, C++ (Programming Language), Algorithms, Computer Programming, Game Design, C (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, and Data Structures

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Instructor

Ira Pohl

University of California, Santa Cruz

8 Courses566,463 learners

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This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.

Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

C, Go, and C++: A Comprehensive Introduction to Programming Specialization

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Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

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