15 Best C Programming Courses on Coursera
We compared 15 C Programming courses currently listed on Coursera, priced from $49.00 to $79.00. 8 come from a named university or institution, including Dartmouth College & Institut Mines-Télécom, Duke University and University of California, Irvine. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.
- Courses compared
- 15
- Price range
- $49.00 – $79.00
- Providers
- Coursera
- Last updated
- 30 Aug 2026
How these 15 courses were chosen
Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, matched to "c programming" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.
There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $49.00 to $79.00, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.
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C Programming: Pointers and Memory Management - 4
Offered by Dartmouth College & Institut Mines-Télécom
In this course, we will examine a key concept, foundational to any programming language: the usage of memory. This course builds upon the basic concept of pointers, discussed in C Programming: Modular Programming and Mem...
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C Programming with Linux
Offered by Dartmouth College & Institut Mines-Télécom
In this C Programming with Linux Specialization program of seven short courses, you will learn how to write, read and debug computer programs in the C programming language while also becoming familiar with the Linux oper...
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C Programming: Language Foundations - 2
Offered by Dartmouth College & Institut Mines-Télécom
In this course you will learn to use logical statements and arrays in C. Logical statements are used for decision-making with follow-up instructions, based on conditions you define. Arrays are used to store, keep track o...
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C Programming: Using Linux Tools and Libraries - 7
Offered by Dartmouth College & Institut Mines-Télécom
Learn how to use professional tools and libraries to write and build C programs within the Linux operating system. This seventh and final course in the C Programming with Linux Specialization will allow you to develop an...
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Introductory C Programming
Offered by Duke University
This specialization develops strong programming fundamentals for learners who want to solve complex problems by writing computer programs. Through four courses, you will learn to develop algorithms in a systematic way an...
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The Arduino Platform and C Programming
Offered by University of California, Irvine
This course introduces the Arduino, an open-source platform for building digital devices and interactive objects. You'll explore the Arduino board, its libraries, and the Integrated Development Environment (IDE). Learn t...
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C Programming for Everybody
Offered by University of Michigan
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 o...
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Computational Thinking with Beginning C Programming
Offered by University of Colorado System
This specialization is designed to let you explore computational thinking and beginning C programming topics, applying those concepts to develop solutions to a variety of practical problems.The first course assumes no pr...
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Coursera MOOC / Non-creditCrash Course on Embedded C Programming
Offered by Packt
This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the co...
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Coursera MOOC / Non-creditC Programming Projects for Games and System Development
Offered by EDUCBA
This Specialization provides a hands-on, project-driven pathway to mastering C programming through real-world applications. Learners build console games, an online exam portal, and an employee management system while app...
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Algorithms, Data Collection, and Starting to Code
Offered by University of Colorado System
This course starts you on your journey learning about computational thinking and beginning C programming. If you’d like to explore how we can interact with the world in a rigorous, computational way, and would also like...
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Fundamentals of Network Communication
Offered by University of Colorado System
In this course, we trace the evolution of networks and identify the key concepts and functions that form the basis for layered architecture. We introduce examples of protocols and services that are familiar to the studen...
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C and Go: Classical and Modern Programming
Offered by University of California, Santa Cruz
This specialization is intended for all programming enthusiasts, as well as beginners, computer and other scientists, and artificial intelligence enthusiasts seeking to develop their programming skills in the classical l...
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Development of Real-Time Systems
Offered by Åbo Akademi University
This course is all about practical programming and problem-solving! After completing this course, you will have the knowledge to plan and set up a real-time system both on paper and in practice. The course centres around...
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Principles of Secure Coding
Offered by University of California, Davis
This course introduces you to the principles of secure programming. It begins by discussing the philosophy and principles of secure programming, and then presenting robust programming and the relationship between it and...
$49.00listed price
Best C Programming Courses on Coursera compared
| # | Course | Provider | Offered by | Price | |
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| 1 | C Programming: Pointers and Memory Management - 4 | Coursera | Dartmouth College & Institut Mines-Télécom | $49.00 | View → |
| 2 | C Programming with Linux | Coursera | Dartmouth College & Institut Mines-Télécom | $49.00 | View → |
| 3 | C Programming: Language Foundations - 2 | Coursera | Dartmouth College & Institut Mines-Télécom | $49.00 | View → |
| 4 | C Programming: Using Linux Tools and Libraries - 7 | Coursera | Dartmouth College & Institut Mines-Télécom | $49.00 | View → |
| 5 | Introductory C Programming | Coursera | Duke University | $49.00 | View → |
| 6 | The Arduino Platform and C Programming | Coursera | University of California, Irvine | $69.00 | View → |
| 7 | C Programming for Everybody | Coursera | University of Michigan | $49.00 | View → |
| 8 | Computational Thinking with Beginning C Programming | Coursera | University of Colorado System | $49.00 | View → |
| 9 | Crash Course on Embedded C Programming | Coursera | Packt | $49.00 | View → |
| 10 | C Programming Projects for Games and System Development | Coursera | EDUCBA | $49.00 | View → |
| 11 | Algorithms, Data Collection, and Starting to Code | Coursera | University of Colorado System | $49.00 | View → |
| 12 | Fundamentals of Network Communication | Coursera | University of Colorado System | $79.00 | View → |
| 13 | C and Go: Classical and Modern Programming | Coursera | University of California, Santa Cruz | $49.00 | View → |
| 14 | Development of Real-Time Systems | Coursera | Åbo Akademi University | $49.00 | View → |
| 15 | Principles of Secure Coding | Coursera | University of California, Davis | $49.00 | View → |
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