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C Programming - Introduction
Gain a better understanding of the C Programming language including its key concepts and features with this free course.
Description
This course begins by discussing the importance of programming languages. You will study the binary number system and learn how to convert between binary, hexadecimal, and decimal. This course also explains why you need to include statements in your programs. The course also teaches you how you must specify the type of data you are using or creating in your program.
Next, you will learn the role of RAM in programming a language, how data stored in RAM only exists while your computer is turned on, as well as how programming languages work with data. You will also learn how some functionality is shared by all programming languages and how a program is fundamentally a sequence of many sets of 0s and 1s, each set being a unique instruction telling your computer to do something.
Finally, you will explore what syntax is in the terms of programming language, identify what a function is and how they run in your program as well as learn how to create a C program to display a piece of text on screen. A deeper understanding of the C programming language and its key concepts and features is essential for C programming competency, start this course today to learn more about programming in C.
Start Course NowModules
Introduction to Programming, Binary and Hexadecimal
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Introduction to Programming, Binary and Hexadecimal - Learning Outcomes
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Introduction to Computer Science for Everyone
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Which Programming Language
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Binary Tutorial
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The Importance of Understanding Binary
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Hexadecimal Tutorial
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Introduction to Programming, Binary and Hexadecimal - Lesson Summary
How Programming Works
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How Programming Works - Learning Outcomes
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Include Statements
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How Programming Languages Work with Data
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Some Basics Concerning RAM
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Programs are Data Too
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How Programming Works - Lesson Summary
Program Flow
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Program Flow - Learning Outcomes
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About Program Flow
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Functions, Methods, Routines
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About Arguments and Return Values
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About Syntax and Functions
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Program Flow - Lesson Summary
Writing Your First Program
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Writing Your First Program - Learning Outcomes
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Writing Your First Program in C
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Review of Your First Program
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Running Your First Program
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Writing Your First Program - Lesson Summary
Course assessment
Learning Outcomes
Having completed this module you will be able to:
- Identify why programming languages are needed.
- Explain a binary number system
- Identify why you need to use include statements in your programs
- Explain how a programming language uses RAM
- Recognize that when programming you must specify the type of data you are using or creating
- Discuss the structure that defines all programs
- Identify what you need to learn to learn any programming language
- Identify the need to install a compiler in order to create programs
- Recognize how to create a C program to display a piece of text on screen
Certification
All Alison courses are free to enrol, study and complete. To successfully complete this Certificate course and become an Alison Graduate, you need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment. Once you have completed this Certificate course, you have the option to acquire an official Certificate, which is a great way to share your achievement with the world. Your Alison Certificate is:
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