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C Programming Course in Delhi

Build a strong programming foundation with C. Learn logic, arrays, pointers and memory concepts step by step with hands-on practice at our Maujpur, Delhi centre.

3 Months Offline / Online Certificate Provided Project-Based Learning

Course Overview

C Programming at White Fortress Academy is a beginner-friendly course that shows you how programs really work, from variables and loops to pointers and memory. C is the base of many other languages, so it is a strong first step into programming.


You write code in every class, starting with simple programs and moving to logic building, arrays, functions and pointer-based programs. No earlier coding experience is needed.


By the end of the course you can read and write structured C programs, find and fix common errors, and move on to C++, Java or Python with a solid base.

Who Should Join This Course?

School and college students (BCA, B.Tech, diploma), complete beginners who want a first programming language, and anyone who wants a strong base before learning C++, Java or Python.

Course Curriculum

30 modules · 114 topics

Intro to C Language

4 modules
01

History & Uses of C

4 topics
  • Origins of C
  • Dennis Ritchie at Bell Labs
  • From B and BCPL to C
  • C and the UNIX operating system
  • ANSI C, C99 and C11 standards
  • Features of C
  • Fast and portable
  • Low-level memory access
  • Small set of keywords
  • Rich library of functions
  • Compiled vs Interpreted
  • Source code to machine code
  • Compiler vs interpreter
  • Why C programs run fast
  • Where C Is Used
  • Operating systems and drivers
  • Embedded systems and IoT
  • Databases and game engines
02

Compiler & IDE Setup

4 topics
  • Installing the Tools
  • GCC compiler on Windows
  • Code::Blocks installation
  • Checking the compiler version
  • Editor vs IDE
  • Compiling with GCC
  • Compiling a source file
  • Running the compiled program
  • Compile, link, run stages
  • Projects in Code::Blocks
  • Creating a console project
  • Build and run buttons
  • Reading the build log pane
  • Common Compile Errors
  • Missing semicolon error
  • Undeclared identifier error
  • Warnings vs errors
03

Structure of a C Program

4 topics
  • Program Sections
  • Documentation section
  • Preprocessor section
  • Global declarations
  • Function definitions
  • Header Files
  • Including header files
  • Standard I/O vs utility headers
  • Angle brackets vs quotes
  • The main() Function
  • Main function signature
  • Return 0 and exit status
  • Statements ending with semicolon
  • Comments & Formatting
  • Single-line comments
  • Multi-line comments
  • Indentation and braces style
04

Your First Program

4 topics
  • Hello World Walkthrough
  • Writing your first source file
  • Printing text & new lines
  • Compile and run steps
  • Reading program output
  • Keywords & Identifiers
  • 32 reserved keywords
  • Identifier naming rules
  • Case sensitivity in C
  • Syntax Rules
  • Statements and blocks
  • Braces and parentheses match
  • Whitespace and tokens
  • Debugging First Errors
  • Reading error line numbers
  • Fixing typos in printf
  • Fix one error at a time

Variables, Data Types & Operators

4 modules
05

Data Types & Constants

4 topics
  • Basic Data Types
  • int, float, double, char
  • short, long, long long
  • sizeof operator
  • Value ranges of data types
  • Variables & Declaration
  • Declaring and initialising
  • Variable naming conventions
  • Garbage values in uninitialised data
  • Constants & Literals
  • Integer and float literals
  • Character and string literals
  • const keyword
  • Defining symbolic constants
  • Type Qualifiers
  • signed and unsigned
  • const and volatile
  • short and long modifiers
06

Input & Output

4 topics
  • printf and scanf
  • printf output basics
  • scanf with & operator
  • Reading multiple values
  • Format Specifiers
  • Integer, float, character & string specifiers
  • Specifier for double values
  • Unsigned, long & hexadecimal specifiers
  • Formatted Output
  • Setting field width
  • Controlling decimal precision
  • Left alignment of output
  • Characters & Strings
  • getchar and putchar
  • gets vs fgets
  • Buffer leftover newline issue
07

Operators

4 topics
  • Arithmetic & Relational
  • Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division & remainder
  • Integer division behaviour
  • Comparison operators
  • Logical & Assignment
  • AND, OR & NOT operators
  • Short-circuit evaluation
  • Compound assignment operators
  • Increment & Decrement
  • Prefix vs postfix increment
  • Pitfalls in one expression
  • Precedence & Bitwise
  • Precedence and associativity
  • Bitwise AND, OR, XOR & NOT
  • Left and right shift
08

Type Conversion

4 topics
  • Implicit Conversion
  • Automatic promotion rules
  • int to float widening
  • Data loss on narrowing
  • Explicit Casting
  • Using the cast operator
  • Integer vs real division
  • Casting char and int
  • Expression Evaluation
  • Mixed-type expressions
  • Order of evaluation
  • Overflow in int results
  • Practice Problems
  • Average of three integers
  • Celsius to Fahrenheit
  • Swap two numbers
  • Simple interest calculator

Conditions, Loops & Functions

6 modules
09

if-else

4 topics
  • Simple Decisions
  • if statement syntax
  • if-else with braces
  • Assignment vs equality mistake
  • Nested & Ladder
  • Nested if statements
  • else-if ladder
  • Dangling else problem
  • Conditional Operator
  • Ternary operator syntax
  • Ternary vs if-else
  • Example Programs
  • Even or odd check
  • Largest of three numbers
  • Leap year checker
10

switch

4 topics
  • switch Basics
  • switch expression and case
  • Integer and char cases
  • Fall-through behaviour
  • break & default
  • Role of break
  • default case
  • Grouping multiple cases
  • Menu Programs
  • Simple calculator with switch
  • Day of week program
  • Vowel or consonant check
  • Switch vs if
  • When to prefer switch
  • Limits: no ranges or floats
11

Loops

4 topics
  • Loop Types
  • for loop syntax
  • while loop
  • do-while loop
  • Entry vs exit controlled
  • Jump Statements
  • break statement
  • continue statement
  • goto and labels
  • Infinite loops
  • Nested Loops
  • Loop inside a loop
  • Tracing inner and outer counters
  • Multiplication tables
  • Loop Patterns
  • Star triangle pattern
  • Number pyramid
  • Sum of digits
12

Functions

3 topics
  • Writing Functions
  • Definition and call
  • Function prototypes
  • void functions
  • Arguments & Return Values
  • Parameters vs arguments
  • return statement
  • Passing by value
  • Storage Classes
  • auto and register
  • static variables
  • extern variables
  • Local vs global scope
13

Recursion

4 topics
  • Recursion Basics
  • Base case and recursive case
  • Function calling itself
  • Missing base case danger
  • Classic Examples
  • Factorial
  • Fibonacci series
  • Sum of digits
  • Power of a number
  • Recursion vs Loops
  • Readability trade-offs
  • Time and space cost
  • Stack Behaviour
  • Call stack frames
  • Tracing recursive calls
  • Stack overflow
14

Practice Set

4 topics
  • Number Programs
  • Armstrong number
  • Reverse a number
  • GCD and LCM
  • Perfect number
  • Prime & Palindrome
  • Efficient prime checking
  • Primes in a range
  • Palindrome number
  • Series Programs
  • Fibonacci series
  • Sum of a fractional series
  • Factorial series
  • Revision Quiz
  • Output prediction questions
  • Spot the syntax error

Arrays & Pointers

6 modules
15

One-Dimensional Arrays

3 topics
  • Array Basics
  • Declaring and initialising
  • Indexing from zero
  • Reading with a loop
  • Out-of-bounds danger
  • Array Operations
  • Sum and average
  • Maximum and minimum
  • Reverse an array
  • Insert and delete element
  • Searching & Sorting
  • Linear search
  • Binary search
  • Bubble sort
  • Selection sort
16

Two-Dimensional Arrays

4 topics
  • 2D Array Basics
  • Declaring a 2D array
  • Row-major storage
  • Nested loops to traverse
  • Row & Column Sums
  • Row-wise sum
  • Column-wise sum
  • Diagonal sum
  • Matrix Operations
  • Matrix addition
  • Matrix multiplication
  • Transpose of a matrix
  • Matrix Programs
  • Symmetric matrix check
  • Identity matrix check
  • Spiral matrix print
17

Strings

4 topics
  • String Basics
  • char array and null terminator
  • String literals
  • Reading with scanf and fgets
  • String Functions
  • strlen and strcpy
  • strcat and strcmp
  • The string library header
  • Palindromes & Counting
  • String palindrome check
  • Count vowels and words
  • Reverse a string
  • Array of Strings
  • 2D char array of names
  • Sorting names alphabetically
18

Pointer Basics

3 topics
  • Address & Dereference
  • Address-of & operator
  • Declaring a pointer
  • Dereferencing a pointer
  • Printing memory addresses
  • Pointers & Arrays
  • Array name as address
  • Array indexing as pointer arithmetic
  • Looping with a pointer
  • Pointer Practice
  • Swap using pointers
  • Null pointers
  • Trace pointer diagrams
19

Pointer Arithmetic

4 topics
  • Arithmetic on Pointers
  • Moving a pointer forward & backward
  • Scaling by data type size
  • Subtracting two pointers
  • Pointers to Pointers
  • Declaring a double pointer
  • Double dereference
  • Pointer to pointer use cases
  • Pointers & Strings
  • String pointer vs character array
  • Traversing strings with pointer
  • String literal immutability
  • Common Pointer Errors
  • Dangling pointer pitfalls
  • Wild uninitialised pointers
  • Segmentation fault causes
20

Arrays & Pointers in Functions

4 topics
  • Passing Arrays
  • Array decays to pointer
  • Passing array size too
  • 2D array parameters
  • Call by Value vs Reference
  • Copy semantics
  • Pointer parameters
  • Swap function revisited
  • Returning Pointers
  • Returning address of static
  • Never return local address
  • Returning array results
  • Function Pointers Intro
  • Declaring a function pointer
  • Calling through pointer
  • Callback example

Memory Concepts & I/O Operations

5 modules
21

Stack & Heap

3 topics
  • Memory Layout
  • Code, data, BSS segments
  • Stack segment
  • Heap segment
  • Stack vs Heap
  • Automatic allocation
  • Manual allocation
  • Speed and size limits
  • Lifetime & Scope
  • Block scope
  • File scope
  • Static storage duration
  • Variable shadowing
22

Dynamic Memory

4 topics
  • malloc and free
  • Allocating memory for an array
  • Checking for NULL
  • Freeing memory with free
  • calloc & realloc
  • calloc zero-initialises
  • realloc to resize
  • Standard library functions
  • Memory Leaks & Debugging
  • Leak causes
  • Double free and use-after-free
  • Valgrind basics
  • Dynamic Arrays
  • Array sized at runtime
  • Growing an array
  • Dynamic 2D array
23

Structures

3 topics
  • Struct Basics
  • Defining struct and members
  • Dot operator
  • typedef with struct
  • Pointer to a structure
  • Arrays & Nesting
  • Array of structures
  • Nested structures
  • Passing struct to functions
  • Unions & Enums
  • Union memory sharing
  • enum constants
  • struct vs union size
24

File Input & Output

4 topics
  • Opening & Closing Files
  • FILE pointer
  • Read, write & append modes
  • fclose and flushing
  • Text File Operations
  • fprintf and fscanf
  • fgets and fputs
  • fgetc and fputc
  • Reading until EOF
  • Binary Files
  • fread and fwrite
  • fseek, ftell, rewind
  • Text vs binary differences
  • Error Handling
  • Checking fopen for NULL
  • perror and errno
  • feof vs ferror
25

Command-Line Arguments & Preprocessor

4 topics
  • Command-Line Arguments
  • argc and argv
  • Converting with atoi
  • Validating argument count
  • Preprocessor Directives
  • Defining & undefining macros
  • Include guards
  • Conditional compilation
  • Macros
  • Object-like macros
  • Function-like macros
  • Parentheses in macros
  • Header File Creation
  • Writing a custom header file
  • Splitting code across files
  • Compiling multiple source files

Mini Programs & Logic Practice

4 modules
26

Pattern & Number Programs

3 topics
  • Pattern Programs
  • Right triangle of stars
  • Diamond pattern
  • Floyd's triangle
  • Pascal's triangle
  • Number Series
  • Fibonacci pattern
  • Armstrong numbers in range
  • Strong numbers
  • Interview Logic Questions
  • Swap without temp variable
  • Count set bits
  • Check power of two
  • FizzBuzz
27

Menu-Driven Programs

4 topics
  • Menu Design
  • do-while menu loop
  • switch for choices
  • Input validation
  • Student Record System
  • Struct for student data
  • Add, display, search
  • Save records to file
  • Calculator Program
  • Add, subtract, multiply, divide
  • Divide-by-zero check
  • Functions for each operation
  • Bank Account Menu Program
  • Deposit and withdraw
  • Balance check
  • Minimum balance rule
28

Debugging Practice

4 topics
  • Common Errors
  • Off-by-one in loops
  • Uninitialised variables
  • scanf format mismatch
  • Array bounds overflow
  • Using a Debugger
  • Setting breakpoints & running under a debugger
  • Stepping through code & printing values
  • Code::Blocks breakpoints
  • Watch variables
  • Debug Habits
  • printf tracing
  • Rubber duck debugging
  • Reproduce with small input
  • Code Review
  • Peer review checklist
  • Naming and indentation
  • Spotting memory leaks
29

Small Projects

4 topics
  • Project Planning
  • Choosing a project idea
  • Breaking into functions
  • Struct and file design
  • Library Management Menu Program
  • Add and search books
  • Issue and return books
  • Persist data in a file
  • Other Project Ideas
  • Tic-tac-toe game
  • Contact book
  • Quiz game
  • Final Demonstration
  • Demo walkthrough
  • Test cases and edge cases
  • Peer feedback

AI-Assisted C Programming

1 module
30

Using AI to Learn & Debug C

4 topics
  • Asking AI to Explain Code
  • Prompts with code context
  • Line-by-line explanations
  • Asking for simple examples
  • Fixing Errors with AI
  • Pasting full compiler output
  • Understand fix before applying
  • Rebuild and retest changes
  • Reviewing AI-Written Code
  • Check bounds and null pointers
  • Look for memory leaks
  • Test with edge cases
  • Responsible Use
  • Learn basics first
  • Verify against documentation
  • Follow academy integrity rules

Practice Projects

Project 1Calculator program
Project 2Student record system using structures and files
Project 3Number guessing game
Project 4Simple bank account menu program
Project 5Pattern and number series programs
Project 6Library management menu program

Tools & Technologies

Dev C++ VS Code GCC Compiler Linux Terminal

Career Opportunities

Embedded / Systems Programmer

Write low-level code for devices and systems where speed and memory matter.

Trainee Software Developer

Use C fundamentals as the base for C++, Java and other languages.

Security Programmer

Knowing C and memory helps in reverse engineering and security work.

Competitive Programmer

Build logic skills for coding contests and technical interviews.

Course Details

Duration3 Months (individual course)
ModeOffline (Delhi Centre) / Online Classes Available
Batch TimingMorning & Evening Batches (Mon–Sat)
EligibilityBasic computer knowledge required. No prior programming experience needed.
CertificateCompletion Certificate from White Fortress Academy provided on passing
SupportLive project assignments + Code review sessions + Placement guidance

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the C Programming course in Delhi?

The C Programming course takes 3 months. Batches run in the morning and evening, Monday to Saturday.

Is C a good first programming language?

Yes. C teaches logic, memory and how programs run, which makes later languages like C++, Java and Python easier to pick up. This course assumes no earlier coding experience.

Do I need any prior knowledge to join?

Basic computer knowledge required. No prior programming experience needed.

Is the C Programming course offline or online, and what are the batch timings?

Mode: Offline (Delhi Centre) / Online Classes Available. Batch timing: Morning & Evening Batches (Mon–Sat).

Will I get a certificate after the C Programming course?

Yes. White Fortress Academy provides a completion certificate on passing the course.

Which tools will I use in the C Programming course?

You will work with Dev C++, VS Code, GCC Compiler, Linux Terminal.

What jobs can I aim for after the C Programming course?

Roles related to this skill include Embedded / Systems Programmer, Trainee Software Developer, Security Programmer and Competitive Programmer. Hiring depends on your skills and the market. The academy's support includes live project assignments, code review sessions and placement guidance.

What is the fee for the C Programming course, and can I try a demo class?

The fee is not listed on this page, so please ask the centre for the current fee and the next batch date. Call or WhatsApp +91 88104 71374, or visit 53, Maujpur Main Road, Opp. HDFC Bank, Delhi 110053 (Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM). A free demo class is available.

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