Skill Path
Learn about the C programming language in this beginner-friendly skill path.
Includes C, C Basics, C Control Flow, and more.
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15,910 learners enrolled
Skill level
Beginner
Time to complete
Average based on combined completion rates — individual pacing in lessons, projects, and quizzes may vary
11 hours
Certificate of completion
Yes
Prerequisites
None
About this skill path
The C programming language was first released in 1972, making it one of the oldest still used today. All modern operating systems are implemented with C code, which means that the C language powers almost every technological experience we have. Python’s interpreter is also written in C. Get started learning C fundamentals to become a better programmer in any field of computer science.
Skills you'll gain
- Learn key programming concepts
- Write your own C programs
- Use pointers to work with memory
- Create custom functions and structures
Syllabus
6 units • 10 lessons • 8 projects • 9 quizzes
1
Welcome to the Learn C Skill Path
Welcome to the Learn C Skill Path!
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C Basics
Get started with the C language and learn about variables and operators.
3
C Control Flow
Learn about various types of conditionals, loops, and errors in C.
4
Going Further with C
Learn about arrays, char arrays (or strings), pointers, and memory management in C.
5
Functions and Structures in C
Learn about functions and structures in C and build and manipulate ones of your own.
6
Learn C Next Steps
What comes next?
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Projects in this skill path
- practice ProjectGrocery StoreIn this project, we’ll build the foundations for a grocery store's digital presence.
- practice ProjectGrocery Store Part 2In this project we will be expanding on the grocery store project you created in the previous project.
- practice ProjectDates and SwitchesCreate a conditionals project in C.
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