Clinical Professor, School of Information
29 Learning Experiences
C Programming for Everybody
What You'll Learn
- Understand how a programming language leads to software portability
- Learn to build a simple implementation of a Python object
- Learn to write simple C Programs
4-Course Series
61 hours
16 hours per course (approx.)
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About C Programming for Everybody
Learning the foundational elements of C can help anyone interested in programming increase their proficiency in languages like C++, Java, JavaScript, and Python. In C Programming for Everybody, you’ll learn the history of C and C syntax as you build foundational programming knowledge with C. Apply your knowledge to several exercises throughout each course as you move into more advanced concepts. This specialization allows you to go at your own pace, giving you control over how to approach more complex exercises. Regardless of the programming language you’re familiar with, C Programming for Everybody is perfect for both programming novices and seasoned programmers looking to get a refresher on the C programming basics.
Skills You'll Gain
- Data Structures
- C Mathematical Functions (C Standard Library)
- Python (Programming Language)
- Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
- Procedural Programming
- Computer Programming
- C (Programming Language)
- Programming Languages
What You'll Earn
- Certificate of Completion
- Certificates of completion acknowledge knowledge acquired upon completion of a non-credit course or program.
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Intermediate Level
Recommendation: Completing Python for Everybody before starting C Programming for Everybody.
4 Courses in this series
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Free U-M Access CourseExploring C
Dive into the C programming language and its legacy while comparing syntax and structures with Python.
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Free U-M Access CourseProgramming in C
Deepen your understanding of C programming and build portable, efficient algorithms using types, operators, recursion, and preprocessing.
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Free U-M Access CourseData Structures in C
Learn to manage memory and data efficiently using pointers, arrays, and structures in the C programming language.
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Free U-M Access CourseBuilding Objects in C
Learn how high-level programming languages work by building data structures and managing memory efficiently using the C language.
What Learners Are Saying
We're not learning C Programming to learn C Programming. We're learning C Programming to [learn] how computers work and into computer architecture.
Charles Severance Ph.D. Clinical Professor of Information, School of Information, University of Michigan
