ISO 9899 — C Programming Language Standard

LAPT

London Academy of Professional Training

Master Certificate Level 6-7 Leadership ISO IT & Related Technologies

REF: IIT-COD-9899

Subjects

500

Total Marks

65%

Pass Mark

Lifetime

Validity

Who Is It For

This certification is aimed at experienced IT professionals in leadership roles, including software managers and project leads, who are responsible for overseeing C programming projects and wish to deepen their understanding of coding standards to enhance team performance.

Prerequisites

None

Awarding Body: LAPT — London Academy of Professional Training

Curriculum Overview

1 Quality Assurance and Testing 0 chapters · 50 marks

2 Team Leadership in IT 0 chapters · 50 marks

3 Project Management Strategies 5 chapters · 6 classes · 100 marks

Introduction to Project Management Principles in IT 6 classes

1.1 Define the Key Principles of Project Management in IT

1.2 Identify Roles and Responsibilities in IT Project Teams

1.3 Explore Common Project Management Methodologies for IT

1.4 Analyze Project Life Cycles in Information Technology

1.5 Develop Effective Communication Strategies for IT Projects

1.6 Apply Risk Management Techniques to IT Project Planning

Defining Project Scope and Objectives

Risk Management Strategies in Software Development

Agile Methodologies and Their Application

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Project Closure Techniques

4 ISO Standards Compliance 5 chapters · 30 classes · 75 marks

Understanding ISO 9899: An Overview of C Standards 6 classes

1.1 Explore the Origins and Development of ISO 9899

1.2 Identify Key Features and Principles of C Standards

1.3 Compare ISO 9899 with Previous C Language Standards

1.4 Analyze the Impact of Compliance on C Programming Practices

1.5 Examine Common Compliance Challenges and Solutions

1.6 Apply ISO 9899 Guidelines in a Practical C Coding Scenario

Key Principles of ISO Compliance in C Programming 6 classes

2.1 Understand the Basics of ISO 9899 and Its Purpose

2.2 Identify Key C Programming Standards in ISO Compliance

2.3 Explore the Importance of Code Consistency in ISO Standards

2.4 Apply Best Practices for Documentation in C Programming

2.5 Assess Code Quality Through ISO Compliance Checklists

2.6 Implement Continuous Improvement Strategies in C Development

Analyzing C Standard Library Functions in ISO 9899 6 classes

3.1 Identify Key Functions in the C Standard Library

3.2 Examine Function Parameters and Return Types

3.3 Analyze Common C Standard Library Use Cases

3.4 Explore Error Handling in C Standard Library Functions

3.5 Compare Performance of Standard Functions

3.6 Implement a C Program Utilizing Standard Library Functions

Compliance Testing and Verification Techniques 6 classes

4.1 Define Compliance Testing and its Importance in ISO Standards

4.2 Identify Key Verification Techniques for ISO 9899 Compliance

4.3 Develop a Compliance Testing Checklist for C Programs

4.4 Implement Automated Tools for Compliance Verification

4.5 Evaluate Test Results and Identify Non-Compliance Issues

4.6 Create a Compliance Improvement Action Plan Based on Findings

Best Practices for Maintaining ISO Compliance in Development 6 classes

5.1 Understand ISO 9899 Standards and Their Importance

5.2 Identify Key Compliance Requirements for Development Teams

5.3 Implement Documentation Practices for ISO Compliance

5.4 Adopt Version Control Systems to Support ISO Standards

5.5 Establish a Continuous Improvement Process for Compliance

5.6 Review and Audit Your Development Practices for Compliance

5 Advanced C Programming Techniques 5 chapters · 30 classes · 125 marks

Memory Management and Dynamic Allocation in C 6 classes

1.1 Understand Memory Layout in C: Stack vs Heap

1.2 Explore Dynamic Memory Allocation Functions: malloc, calloc, realloc

1.3 Implement Memory Allocation Strategies: Best Practices

1.4 Diagnose Memory Leaks: Tools and Techniques

1.5 Master Pointer Arithmetic for Dynamic Data Structures

1.6 Apply Dynamic Memory in Real-World Applications: Case Studies

Advanced Data Structures: Linked Lists, Trees, and Graphs 6 classes

2.1 Understand the Basics of Linked Lists

2.2 Implement Single and Double Linked Lists

2.3 Explore Operations on Linked Lists: Insertion and Deletion

2.4 Introduction to Tree Data Structures

2.5 Build and Traverse Binary Search Trees

2.6 Analyze Graphs: Representations and Algorithms

Concurrency and Multithreading in C 6 classes

3.1 Understand Concepts of Concurrency and Multithreading

3.2 Explore POSIX Threads for Multithreading in C

3.3 Implement Thread Creation and Termination in C

3.4 Manage Shared Resources with Mutexes in C

3.5 Utilize Condition Variables for Thread Synchronization

3.6 Design and Analyze a Multithreaded C Application

File I/O and Data Serialization Techniques 6 classes

4.1 Understand File I/O Concepts in C Programming

4.2 Implement Basic File Operations with Standard Library Functions

4.3 Explore File Modes and Their Impact on Data Access

4.4 Introduce Data Serialization Techniques for C Structures

4.5 Apply Advanced Serialization Methods with Binary Files

4.6 Develop a Complete Project: File I/O and Data Serialization in Action

Interfacing with Hardware and System Programming 6 classes

5.1 Understanding Hardware Interfaces in C Programming

5.2 Using Memory-Mapped I/O for Device Communication

5.3 Implementing Interrupt Handling in C

5.4 Writing Driver Code for Peripheral Devices

5.5 Utilizing System Calls for Process Management

5.6 Debugging and Testing Hardware Interface Code

6 C Programming Fundamentals 5 chapters · 30 classes · 100 marks

Getting Started with C: Syntax and Structure 6 classes

1.1 Understand the Basic Syntax of C Programming

1.2 Identify C Programming Structure: Functions and Main

1.3 Explore Data Types and Variables in C

1.4 Implement Operators and Expressions in C

1.5 Utilize Control Structures: If Statements and Loops

1.6 Create a Simple C Program: Putting It All Together

Data Types and Variables: The Building Blocks of C 6 classes

2.1 Explore Basic Data Types in C

2.2 Understand Variable Declaration and Initialization

2.3 Analyze Scope and Lifetime of Variables

2.4 Differentiate Between Primitive and Derived Data Types

2.5 Practice Type Conversion and Type Safety

2.6 Apply Variables in Simple C Programs

Control Flow: Making Decisions in C 6 classes

3.1 Understand Conditional Statements: if Statements in C

3.2 Implementing Multiple Conditions: Using if-else Statements

3.3 Exploring Logical Operators: Using && and || in Conditions

3.4 Simplifying Decisions: Utilizing the switch Statement

3.5 Nesting Control Structures: Combining if-else and switch

3.6 Practicing Control Flow: Creating a Decision-Making Program

Functions and Scope: Organizing Code in C 6 classes

4.1 Define and Explain Functions in C

4.2 Explore Function Declarations and Definitions

4.3 Understand Function Parameters and Return Types

4.4 Investigate Scope and Lifetime of Variables

4.5 Apply Functions to Simplify Code Management

4.6 Develop a Complete Program Using Functions

Arrays and Pointers: Advanced Data Management in C 6 classes

5.1 Understand the Basics of Arrays in C

5.2 Explore Array Initialization and Declaration Techniques

5.3 Navigate Advanced Pointer Concepts and Their Usage

5.4 Examine the Relationship Between Arrays and Pointers

5.5 Implement Dynamic Memory Allocation with Pointers

5.6 Apply Arrays and Pointers in Real-world C Programming Scenarios

Assessment Breakdown

50%

Theory

35%

Practical

15%

Project

Passing Mark: 325 / 500 (65%)

Methods: Written Examination, Practical Assignment, Portfolio Assessment

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