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    • C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Introduction to Prompt Injection Vulnerabilities

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Cybersecurity, Prompt Engineering, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Threat Modeling, Risk Analysis, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Risk Mitigation, Natural Language Processing

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      The State University of New York

      Decentralized Finance (DeFi) for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Assets, Blockchain, Market Liquidity, FinTech, Financial Market, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Financial Systems, Distributed Computing, Governance, Identity and Access Management, Market Data, Financial Regulation, Asset Management, Web Applications, Transaction Processing, Payment Systems, Financial Services, Emerging Technologies, Investments

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • E

      Edureka

      Snowflake Cloud Data Platform: Getting Started

      Skills you'll gain: Snowflake Schema, Data Storage, Data Management, Data Sharing, User Accounts, Data Warehousing, SQL, Identity and Access Management, Stored Procedure, Performance Tuning, Data Security, Cloud Computing Architecture

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      IBM

      AI Workflow: Feature Engineering and Bias Detection

      Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Ethics, Unsupervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Text Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Data Transformation, Anomaly Detection, Exploratory Data Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Quality Assurance, Data Validation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Visualization

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      C

      Codio

      Data Analysis in R with RStudio & Tidyverse

      Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Correlation Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Data Import/Export, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Data Wrangling

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      C

      Codio

      Intro to Operating Systems 3: Concurrency

      Skills you'll gain: OS Process Management, Operating Systems, System Programming, Performance Tuning, Computer Systems, Data Structures, Debugging

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Oracle

      Oracle Cloud and AI Specialization Program

      Skills you'll gain: Oracle Cloud, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Cloud Solutions, Supply Chain Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Resource Planning, Cloud Services, ChatGPT, Supply Chain Systems, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Applications, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Planning, Artificial Intelligence, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      A

      Arizona State University

      Object-Oriented Programming and GUI with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Event-Driven Programming, Python Programming, User Interface (UI), UI Components

      3.3
      Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • D

      DeepLearning.AI

      Réseaux neuronaux et Deep Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Supervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Python Programming, NumPy, Linear Algebra, Algorithms

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Nanjing University

      软件测试 (Software Testing)

      Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Functional Testing, System Testing, Performance Testing, Debugging, Unit Testing, Test Automation, Test Case, Integration Testing, Selenium (Software), Mobile Development

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      E

      Epic Games

      User Experience in Game Design

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unreal Engine, User Experience Design, Usability, User Interface (UI) Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Prototyping, Animations

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Mining Quality Prediction Using Machine & Deep Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Test Data, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Import/Export, Pandas (Python Package), Software Visualization

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      66 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Introduction to Prompt Injection Vulnerabilities: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Decentralized Finance (DeFi) for Everyone: The State University of New York
    • Snowflake Cloud Data Platform: Getting Started: Edureka
    • AI Workflow: Feature Engineering and Bias Detection: IBM
    • Data Analysis in R with RStudio & Tidyverse: Codio
    • Intro to Operating Systems 3: Concurrency: Codio
    • Oracle Cloud and AI Specialization Program: Oracle
    • Object-Oriented Programming and GUI with Python: Arizona State University
    • Réseaux neuronaux et Deep Learning: DeepLearning.AI
    • 软件测试 (Software Testing): Nanjing University

    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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    Frequently Asked Questions about C Programming

    Whether you’re learning C programming for software development, systems programming, or academic purposes, having a clear goal can guide your learning. Consistent practice with coding and debugging is critical. Join communities like Stack Overflow or Reddit's r/C_Programming to ask questions and share knowledge. Work on real projects such as creating small programs. Introduction to C and C++ Specialization by Duke University on is a great starting resource.‎

    Top options include C Programming for Beginners from Duke University and C Programming for Everybody from the University of Michigan. These courses cover everything from basic syntax to advanced topics like pointers, memory management, and data structures.‎

    Yes. Many C programming courses offer a free audit option, allowing learners to access video lessons and reading materials at no cost. To complete assignments or earn a certificate, you’ll need to upgrade or apply for financial aid.‎

    You’ll learn how to write C code, understand control structures (like loops and conditionals), use functions, work with arrays and strings, and manage memory with pointers. Some courses also cover debugging and testing C programs.‎

    Not at all. Many courses are designed for beginners and introduce C concepts step by step. However, some familiarity with basic programming logic can be helpful, especially if you want to move on to more advanced topics or other programming languages.‎

    Yes. C programming is fundamental in areas like embedded systems, game development, and operating systems. Coursera courses can help you build job-ready skills, strengthen your programming foundation, and prepare for roles that require low-level programming expertise.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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