Programming with C
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What you'll learn
Understand C programming fundamentals, including variables, data types, and operators.
Apply control flow, loops, and functions to write logical and efficient programs.
Work with pointers, structures, file handling, and memory management effectively.
Implement sorting and linked lists to organize and optimize data handling in C.
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There are 2 modules in this course
This C Programming Essentials course provides the skills to master foundational programming and build efficient, structured applications. Start with Getting Started with C Programming to learn setup, variables, data types, and operators. Move to Control Flow and Functions in C to master conditionals, loops, strings, and modular function design. Strengthen coding with Data Handling and Memory in C, exploring pointers, structures, file handling, and memory management. Advance to Linked Lists in C to perform insertion, deletion, and traversal operations, and conclude with Sorting and Beyond to implement radix sorting, compare C with C++ and Java, and consolidate your learning with a C cheat sheet for quick revision.
By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Write Efficient Programs: Build structured, reusable, and optimized C applications - Apply Core Logic: Use control flow, loops, and functions for effective problem-solving - Manage Data and Memory: Handle pointers, structures, files, and memory efficiently - Implement Sorting and Linked Lists: Organize data and optimize program performance Ideal for beginners and aspiring developers looking to build a strong programming foundation in C.
This C Programming course offers a complete journey through both foundational and advanced aspects of C development. You'll begin by mastering C basics, from installation and first program creation to understanding variables, data types, and operators. Progress to control statements, exploring loops, arrays, strings, and practical examples like the Fibonacci series and prime number identification to strengthen your coding skills. Guided by industry experts, you'll explore advanced topics such as functions, pointers, structures, and data organization techniques, including unions, enums, and file management. Master memory management concepts with stack and heap memory and gain proficiency in data structures like linked lists and radix sorting. This course equips you with the expertise to excel in C development.
What's included
23 videos
23 videos•Total 197 minutes
- Introduction to C Programming•13 minutes
- Example 1: Fibonacci Series•6 minutes
- Example 2: Prime Number•7 minutes
- Strings•7 minutes
- Introduction to C Languages•12 minutes
- Variables and Its Types•13 minutes
- Data Types In C•7 minutes
- Steps to Write C Program•6 minutes
- Installation of C•8 minutes
- Operators•9 minutes
- Stack and Heap Memory•15 minutes
- Doubly Linked List•15 minutes
- Circular Linked List•13 minutes
- Radix Sorting•8 minutes
- Difference between C and C++•14 minutes
- Cheat Sheet•1 minute
- Functions•6 minutes
- Pointers•7 minutes
- Difference between Pointers and Arrays•8 minutes
- Strctures in C•6 minutes
- Unions in C•5 minutes
- Enums in C•4 minutes
- Files in C•5 minutes
This C Programming course offers a complete journey through both foundational and advanced aspects of C development. You'll begin by mastering C basics, from installation and first program creation to understanding variables, data types, and operators. Progress to control statements, exploring loops, arrays, strings, and practical examples like the Fibonacci series and prime number identification to strengthen your coding skills. Guided by industry experts, you'll explore advanced topics such as functions, pointers, structures, and data organization techniques, including unions, enums, and file management. Master memory management concepts with stack and heap memory and gain proficiency in data structures like linked lists and radix sorting. This course equips you with the expertise to excel in C development.
What's included
1 assignment
1 assignment•Total 120 minutes
- Assessment for Programming with C•120 minutes
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Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026
Nice , It's very knowledgeable about the programme in c which help me to know more about it .
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025
This course teaches you all the basics you need to know about C, already had experience in C, it just added more to my knowledge.
Reviewed on Jun 3, 2026
This was an comprehensive learning experience that improved my technical skills and helped me understand concepts clearly.
The content was easy to follow and understand.
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Comprehensive course that builds workforce expertise in C programming fundamentals, data handling, memory management, and structured programming for reliable, high-performance applications.
Ideal for engineering graduates, software developers, and technical teams seeking to strengthen foundational coding, improve logic, and build scalable applications.
Participants learn to write efficient, reusable C programs, apply control flow and functions, manage pointers, structures, and files, and implement sorting and linked lists for optimized data handling.
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