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      University of California, Davis

      Identifying Security Vulnerabilities in C/C++Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, C and C++, Verification And Validation, Vulnerability Management, Linux, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, Data Validation, Debugging, Cryptography, C (Programming Language), Identity and Access Management, Encryption, File Management, OS Process Management

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      80 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Infosec

      C++ Lab Content

      Skills you'll gain: Exploit development, C (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Secure Coding, Application Security, System Programming, Debugging, Vulnerability Assessments

      2.7
      Rating, 2.7 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Programming in C#: A comprehensive approach to C# Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Visual Studio, C# (Programming Language), Integrated Development Environments, Microsoft Development Tools, Program Development, Computer Programming, Command-Line Interface, Computational Logic

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      218 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to C++ Programming: Build a Calculator

      Skills you'll gain: Program Development, C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Development Environment, Software Development, Computer Science

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Dartmouth College

      Linux Basics: The Command Line Interface - 6

      Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Linux, Embedded Systems, Linux Servers, Computer Engineering, File Systems, Unix, Operating Systems, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Open Source Technology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arm

      Cortex-M Software Development Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, System Programming, Software Development Tools, Embedded Systems, Software Development, Development Environment, Debugging, C (Programming Language), Application Development, Computer Architecture, C++ (Programming Language), Performance Tuning

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      Introduction to Open Source Application Development

      Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Computer Programming, System Programming, Pseudocode, Program Development, Scripting Languages, Event-Driven Programming, Software Design, Data Import/Export, Data Structures, UI Components

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      4.7
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Data Analysis and Representation, Selection and Iteration

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Analysis, Analysis, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Structures, Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization Software

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      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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      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to C++ Programming: Create a Tic-Tac-Toe Game

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Interactive Design, Other Programming Languages, Application Development, Program Development, Computer Programming, Java Programming, Software Development, Computer Science

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      لغة البرمجة C++ لمبرمجي اللغة C، الجزء (أ)

      Skills you'll gain: C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C (Programming Language), Algorithms, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Software Design Patterns, Secure Coding, Scaled Agile Framework

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Pointers and Memory in C: Build a Rocket Display Module

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, C (Programming Language), System Programming, Software Development

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Identifying Security Vulnerabilities in C/C++Programming: University of California, Davis
    • C++ Lab Content: Infosec
    • Programming in C#: A comprehensive approach to C# Fundamentals: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to C++ Programming: Build a Calculator: Coursera Project Network
    • Linux Basics: The Command Line Interface - 6: Dartmouth College
    • Cortex-M Software Development Fundamentals: Arm
    • Introduction to Open Source Application Development: Illinois Tech
    • Data Analysis and Representation, Selection and Iteration: University of Colorado System
    • Programming Languages Ⅱ: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Introduction to C++ Programming: Create a Tic-Tac-Toe Game: Coursera Project Network

    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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