Advanced C Programming Course

Intensive C course for those that want to master C programming.

Introductory to Intermediate C

Course Overview

This intensive software engineering program focuses on mastering the fundamentals of C programming, advanced data structures, and algorithms. Students will develop proficiency in writing, compiling, and debugging C code, starting from basic concepts and progressing to complex topics like memory management, multithreading, and network programming.

The course emphasizes practical, hands-on experience with extensive coding practice, utilizing an autocorrection system and peer review to ensure code quality. Learners will gain experience with front-end and back-end development using various languages and tools, preparing them to meet industry standards for entry-level software engineering roles.

We'd recommend this course for:
- Industry professionals
- Software Engineers & Developers
- Computer Science grads
- Anyone with a good CS foundation looking for hands-on experience in C
Required Pre-requisites
  1. Use the command line, use an IDE
  2. Use Git, and in a group setting with mains, branches
  3. Write, use, and be able to apply loops, functions, if statements, conditionals, in Javascript, Python, or modern language (HTML/CSS doesn’t count)
  4. Ability to abstract and infer
  5. Basic understanding of memory and operating systems

Find the Program Option that Works For You

Full-time and part-time and flexible pathway options available remotely.

Intensive Bootcamp,
Full Time

Study on a full-time basis with a set schedule of course
meetings.

No project deadlines.

Up to 24 months

Weekly meetings Monday through Friday

START DATES

5 Aug 2025 • 7 Oct 2025

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Intensive Bootcamp,
Part-time Tues/Thurs

Study on a part-time basis with a set schedule of course meetings.

No project deadlines.

Up to 24 months

Weekly meetings Tuesdays and Thursdays

START DATES

5 Aug 2025 • 7 Oct 2025

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Intensive Bootcamp,
Saturdays

Study on a part-time basis with a set schedule of course meetings.

No project deadlines.

Up to 24 months

Weekly Saturday meetings

START DATES

9 Aug 2025 • 11 Oct 2025

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Advanced C

Course Curriculum

Design and Analysis of Algorithms in C

Advanced
  • Design algorithms and make decisions on algorithm choice for implementation (graph algorithms, a*, etc.)
  • Explore algorithm optimization techniques and understand time and space complexity
  • Implement stacks for memory management
  • Use different data types for handling numeric data
  • Continue software architecture skill development and modular programming
  • Implement 3 different algorithms in software projects

Computer Systems and Their Fundamentals

Advanced
  • Work with terminal inputs and outputs, as well as buffering and handling special characters
  • Manipulate strings
  • Understand and implement command history
  • Implement command line parsing, process management (forking and executing), and signal handling
  • Build a shell in C
  • Understand the command line and shell scripting

Data Structures and Types

Advanced
  • Understand and use Assembly programming language to implement functions, manage memory (Heap and Stack), and optimize performance
  • Explore computer architecture, execution, and memory trade-offs for system optimization
  • Dive into Compilers, compiler-generated Assembly code, and network programming, touching on protocols and network security
  • Integrate all concepts and experience from C programming into a single project

Course Meetings

Morning Standup

Daily standup meetings are conducted to kick off the day, Learners share progress since last session, discuss roadblocks, and brainstorm solutions, fostering support and goal clarity. Facilitated by program managers, these meetings ensure everyone shares updates, mirroring industry practices.

Live Coding Sessions

As part of the group session, a learner will tackle a coding problem, sharing their thought process to the group, inviting discussion and alternative solutions.

Collaborative Coding Workshop

Students collaborate in small groups on unique timed coding challenges. Results are shared and then to reinforce their grasp of terminology and potential interview questions, a quick ‘Skills Check’ quiz is presented.

Weekly Technical Presentation

Explore industry-relevant technical subjects that are not typically addressed in projects. Activities range from individual presentations to  group work completing “new technology canvas” worksheets followed by brief presentations.

Engineering Case Studies

A case study is selected in advance that aligns with the program’s curriculum, learning objectives, and student expertise levels, ensuring a variety of topics. Following this, we engage in reading, analyzing, and discussing business challenges and data privacy issues, etc. fostering collaboration and diverse viewpoints.

Pair Programming Pods

A collaborative workspace where two learners work together on the same project. Partners can readily share ideas, solve problems, and learn from each other’s coding skills.

Stop Boring Online Courses!

All tracks use project-based learning, meaning you will spend most of your time coding. Manage your work and assignments in our proprietary learning platform that’s designed to reflect the working life of an engineer.
Expect to be assigned projects, coding exercises, and peer code reviews. Our platform includes:

  • Autocorrection system
  • Automatic code quality evaluator
  • Integrated development environment
  • Integrated Git system
  • Sophisticated peer code review system with IDE and Git all connected, gamified with points you earn and spend
  • Discord chat for each course

Join an

Outstanding

Learning Community!

Joining Qwasar is about joining a learning community. Learning on your own is hard, watching online videos can be boring, and sharing your learning journey (and certainly lots of jokes) with others is important.

Our platform and Discord chat, as well as our program meetings, are all about building and participating in the community.

When you join our programs, you have access to:

How Learning Works

What you will be doing throughout the program.

Projects

Exercises

Role Play

Gamification

Course Costs and Tuition

Course costs are below and payment is due upfront
Costs include all assignments and course materials: projects, coding exercises, project resources, Discord channel access.
No additional fees.

Part-time Saturday

Study on a part-time basis with a set schedule of course meetings.

Projects have deadlines.

$100/month

Minimum 2 months

START DATES

9 Aug 2025 • 11 Oct 2025

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Part-time Tuesday/Thursday

Study on a part-time basis on Tuesdays/Thursdays

Projects have deadlines.

$100/month

Minimum 2 months

START DATES

5 Aug 2025 • 7 Oct 2025

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Full-time

Study on a full-time basis with a set schedule of course
meetings. Weekly meetings Monday through Friday.

Projects have deadlines.

$200/month

Minimum 2 months

START DATES

5 Aug 2025 • 7 Oct 2025

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Career Progression and Support

For intensive bootcamp learners, we provide career preparation and support. Qwasar has created a career support track and community called Technical Interview Preparation Program (TIPP), which students join in Season 2. This includes:

  • Interview Preparation and Practice
  • Data Structures and Algorithms Course
  • Resume and Profile Preparation
  • Technical Portfolio Development
  • Useful Resources
  • LinkedIn profile review
  • Resume critique

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Admissions requires an application, an interview, and completion of the enrollment form with payment.

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What Sets Us Apart

Silicon Valley Standards

We train to standards set by Silicon Valley for full stack developers. This means the level is much higher than that of bootcamps, and higher than that of CS or data science degrees. Your specialty is being an elite developer at a world-renown level.

Technical Skills & Knowledge

Thanks to the depth and breadth of our program curriculum, you acquire a level of technical skills and knowledge that learners in other programs or bootcamps simply never acquire.

Strong Python Skills

The vast majority of bootcamps don’t cover data structures or algorithms. CS degrees don’t cover hands-on application of theory or actually developing software architecture. We cover both and your strong back-end skills and experience with databases, data structures, and algorithms will set you apart from other candidates.

Depth of Portfolio

Learners develop a technical portfolio that has depth and shows the extent of their technical skills and ability to handle databases, deployments, and development. Neither bootcamps nor CS degrees offer this.

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