2-Month Course · Programming Foundations
C Programming
The C Programming course at Skill Training Institute, Alpha-1, Greater Noida is a 2-month, 16-module, 60+ hour foundation program that teaches syntax, loops, functions, pointers, arrays and structures. No prior coding experience is required. It runs in offline (Greater Noida) and online batches, includes weekly practical tests and a 6-project practice track, and ends with a Certificate of Completion plus 100% Placement Assist.
16 hands-on modules · 10+ tools & features · 60+ hours of training · Syntax, loops, functions, pointers and arrays — the foundation language for logic building, data structures and every other programming course here.
Who this course is for
Absolute beginners who've never written a line of code, school & college students building a first programming foundation, and anyone planning to take Python, Java, C++ or Data Structures next — C Programming is the base every one of those courses is built on.
No prior coding background needed. Module 1 starts from installing a compiler and writing your first program.
1Course structure at a glance
4 phases, 16 modules, moving from syntax basics to pointers & a capstone project.
| Phase | Modules | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 01–04 | C Basics & Syntax |
| Phase 2 | 05–08 | Loops & Functions |
| Phase 3 | 09–12 | Arrays & Strings |
| Phase 4 | 13–16 | Pointers, Structures & Capstone |
2Full syllabus — all 16 modules
Tap a phase to expand it, then tap any module for what you'll learn and practice.
Phase 1 C Basics & Syntax Modules 01–04 Setting up the environment, variables & data types, input/output, conditional statements +
01Introduction to C & Setting Up the Environment+
Installing a compiler & editor, writing, compiling and running your first C program.
02Variables, Data Types & Operators+
Declaring variables, core data types, and arithmetic, relational & logical operators.
03Input/Output Basics (scanf & printf)+
Reading user input and formatting output correctly with format specifiers.
04Conditional Statements — if-else & switch+
Writing decision-making logic using if, if-else, nested if and switch-case.
Phase 2 Loops & Functions Modules 05–08 for/while/do-while loops, nested loops & patterns, functions, recursion basics +
05Loops — for, while, do-while+
Repeating logic correctly with all three loop types, and choosing the right one.
06Nested Loops & Pattern Programs+
Building number & star pattern programs to strengthen loop-control thinking.
07Introduction to Functions+
Writing reusable functions, parameters, return values, and call-by-value basics.
08Recursion Basics+
How a function calling itself works, with factorial & Fibonacci as worked examples.
Phase 3 Arrays & Strings Modules 09–12 Introduction to arrays, multi-dimensional arrays, strings & string functions, array-based practice +
09Introduction to Arrays+
Declaring, initializing and traversing one-dimensional arrays to store related data.
10Multi-dimensional Arrays+
Working with 2D arrays for matrix-style data and grid-based problems.
11Strings & String Handling Functions+
Character arrays, and using string.h functions like strlen, strcpy & strcmp.
12Array-based Practice Problems+
Searching, sorting and manipulating array data through timed practice problems.
Phase 4 Pointers, Structures & Capstone Modules 13–16 Introduction to pointers, pointers with arrays & functions, structures basics, capstone project +
13Introduction to Pointers+
What a pointer is, address-of & dereference operators, and why pointers matter in C.
14Pointers with Arrays & Functions+
Using pointers to traverse arrays and pass values by reference into functions.
15Structures Basics+
Grouping related data with structs, and accessing structure members.
16Capstone: Mini Application in C+
A final project combining loops, functions, arrays, pointers & structures — planned and built independently.
310 tools & features you'll use
Everything is taught by writing and running real code — not just reading theory. Swipe or use the arrows to browse every category.
4How each module is taught
Every module in the program follows the same simple, practice-first lens, so you always know what to expect in class.
Watch & Understand
Trainer demonstrates the concept or syntax step by step, using simple worked examples.
Practice Live
You write and run the same code on your own computer in class, right after the demonstration, not days later.
Hands-on Exercise
A short coding task using the same concept, close to a real problem-solving scenario.
Doubt Clearing
One-on-one help for anyone still stuck, before the class moves to the next module.
Weekly Assessment
A short coding test every week so gaps are caught early, not at the end of the course.
5Projects & practice work
Six practical assignments across the full syllabus — from pattern programs to a working mini application.
- Task 1. Write C programs using loops to print number & star patterns
- Task 2. Build a simple calculator using functions
- Task 3. Implement array-based searching and sorting programs
- Task 4. Create a string manipulation program using built-in string functions
- Task 5. Write pointer-based programs to swap values and manipulate arrays
- Task 6. Capstone project: build a mini application (e.g. student record system) using arrays, functions, pointers & structures
6Assessment & certification
Weekly practical tests on syntax, loops, functions and pointers, with instructor feedback so nobody falls behind silently.
Final practical exam covering the full syllabus, plus the capstone project used as your demonstrable proof of skill.
C Programming course certificate on successful completion, plus guidance to progress into our Python, C++ or Data Structures courses next.
7Quick answers
Do I need any prior programming knowledge to join this course?
No. This course is designed for absolute beginners — Module 1 starts from installing a compiler and writing your first program, so no coding background is assumed.
Will I actually write real code or just watch demos?
You write real code. From Module 1 onward every class ends with you writing and running programs yourself — this is a hands-on coding course, not screen-only theory.
Do I need to install any software at home?
Not required, but recommended for extra practice. We'll show you how to set up a free compiler (like GCC or Code::Blocks) on your own laptop if you have one, and lab computers are always available in class.
How is this different from a full software development course?
This course focuses purely on programming fundamentals in C — syntax, logic building, functions, arrays and pointers. It's the foundation you need before moving into a specific track like Python, Java, C++ or Data Structures.
Are classes online, offline, or both?
Classes are conducted at our Alpha-1, Greater Noida campus with lab computers for hands-on coding. Theory sessions are also available online for revision. Morning, evening and weekend timings are available — ask your counsellor for the current schedule.
What can I do after completing this course?
You'll have the logic-building foundation needed for Python, Java, C++, Data Structures or any further programming course, with the option to continue directly with the same placement support.
Ready to see a class live?
Book a free, no-obligation demo class and sit in on a real C Programming session before you decide anything.