Foundations of Computer Science and C Programming — PickAClass
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Foundations of Computer Science and C Programming

Build a strong foundation in computational thinking, understand how computer systems work, and write your first programs using the C language.

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About this course

Have you ever wondered how computers actually process information and run programs behind the scenes? Demystifying these core concepts is the first step to becoming a confident software developer or computer scientist. This course guides you from absolute zero to a solid grasp of computational thinking and computer science fundamentals. You will explore how hardware and software interact, learn the history of computing, and gain practical experience writing, compiling, and debugging structured code using the C programming language. What you'll learn: - Understand the core principles of computer architecture, binary systems, and how programs execute in memory. - Master fundamental programming concepts including variables, data types, control flow, and functions. - Write and compile clean, structured C programs using modern development tools and command-line interfaces. - Apply computational thinking to break down complex problems into logical, step-by-step algorithms. - Explore the evolution of computing technologies and key paradigms that shape modern software engineering. - Practice debugging techniques to identify, analyze, and resolve errors in your code. Your learning path begins with essential terminology and the physical mechanics of computing before transitioning into practical programming exercises. Through step-by-step written explanations and code analyses, you will build a functional understanding of programming logic and software design. This course is designed specifically for absolute beginners with no prior programming or computer science background. All concepts are introduced step-by-step with clear explanations. Begin your journey into the world of technology and start writing code today.

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Lessons completed 14 / 14
Practice questions 26 / 28
Assignments submitted 4 (avg 4.5 / 5)
Capstone project Reviewed — 4.6 / 5
Total practice 6.2 hrs
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Cohort rank Top 12% of 1,625
Time to completion 11 days (median: 22)
Mastery score 91 / 100
Practice-question score 94%
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Reviews (2)

نورة سعود AE
★ 5 · July 8, 2026

Overall a good course. Some parts were a bit rushed, but the core concepts were explained well. Useful for getting a foundation.

نورة العتيبي KW Verified learner
★ 4 · May 30, 2026

It's a solid course. The structure is logical and most of the examples were helpful. Could use a few more real-world scenarios though.

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