C Programming with Linux
Gain skills in computer engineering - C and Linux. Become a skilled C programmer and start a career in computer engineering.
C Programming with Linux is a beginner-level online course from Coursera in C Programming. It is structured in 7 modules, over 2 months. Learners rate it 4.6/5 from 455 ratings on Coursera.
Part of our C Programming courses collection, where we compare it against 9 other courses.
Course highlights
| Provider | Coursera |
| Duration | 2 months |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.6★ (455 reviews) |
| Price | Check price |
Level and time commitment
Skills you’ll gain
What this course covers
7 modulesThe 7-part outline Coursera publishes for this course, across 2 months.
Module 1 · C Programming: Getting Started - 1
Module 2 · C Programming: Language Foundations - 2
Module 3 · C Programming: Modular Programming and Memory Management - 3
Module 4 · C Programming: Pointers and Memory Management - 4
Module 5 · C Programming: Advanced Data Types - 5
Module 6 · Linux Basics: The Command Line Interface - 6
Module 7 · C Programming: Using Linux Tools and Libraries - 7
What learners rate it
Rated 4.6/5 by 455 learners on Coursera (checked 8 Nov 2026).
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| C Programming with Linux This |
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4.6★ | Check price | 2 months | Beginner-friendly · 2 months | |
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Common questions
How much does C Programming with Linux cost?
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Does C Programming with Linux come with a certificate?
Yes — Coursera lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
How long does C Programming with Linux take?
Coursera lists it at 2 months. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.
Is C Programming with Linux suitable for beginners?
Yes. Coursera lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
What does C Programming with Linux cover?
It is organised into 7 modules, starting with C Programming: Getting Started - 1 and going on to C Programming: Language Foundations - 2, C Programming: Modular Programming and Memory Management - 3, C Programming: Pointers and Memory Management - 4, C Programming: Advanced Data Types - 5, among others. The full outline is on this page.