C Essentials 1
Free 40-hour C programming course with CLE certification path
Cisco Networking Academy's official C Essentials 1 course, developed with OpenEDG C++ Institute. Covers C syntax, semantics, variables, data types, typecasting, operators, control flow (conditional execution & loops), functions, arrays, pointers, memory management, and the compilation process. Self-paced with hands-on labs, quizzes, and module exams. Prepares you for the CLE - C Certified Entry-Level Programmer certification (exam CLE-10-01).
Back EndFreebeginner40 hours
Submitted by @kiraRoadmap (6 steps)
1
Fundamentals & Setup
6 hours#Compilation Process#Structure of a C Program#Variables & Identifiers#Data Types & Typecasting#Constants#Input/Output Operations#Comments & Formatting
2
Operators & Control Flow
8 hours#Arithmetic Operators#Relational & Logical Operators#Bitwise Operators#Assignment Operators#Ternary Operator#if/else Statements#Switch Statements#Loops (while, do-while, for)#Break & Continue
3
Functions & Arrays
8 hours#Function Declaration & Definition#Parameters & Return Values#Pass-by-Value#Scope & Storage Classes#Recursion#1D Arrays#2D Arrays & Matrices#Arrays as Function Arguments
4
Pointers & Memory
8 hours#Pointer Basics & Arithmetic#Pointers & Arrays#Pointers & Functions#Dynamic Memory Allocation (malloc, calloc, realloc, free)#Memory Leaks & Management
5
Strings & Advanced Topics
6 hours#String Handling Functions#String Manipulation#Structures & Unions#Typedef#Enumerations#File I/O Operations#Preprocessor Directives#Modular Programming
6
Exam Prep & Review
4 hours#Practice Labs#Module Exams#CLE Certification Exam Prep#Debugging Techniques#Best Practices