Install a C compiler and code editor
Learn basic syntax and program structure
Understand variables and data types
Practice operators and expressions
Learn input and output functions
Study control flow statements
Use functions and parameters
Work with arrays and strings
Learn pointers and memory addresses
Study structures and unions
Understand dynamic memory allocation
Practice file handling
Learn preprocessor directives
Study headers and libraries
Write small programs daily
Solve programming exercises
Read and modify existing C code
Debug errors and warnings
Learn standard C conventions
Practice with projects
Review and improve code regularly