Learn C++ from Scratch

This course covers C++ programming from fundamentals to advanced topics like inheritance and templates, exploring loops, functions, and core techniques for a solid beginner-to-intermediate foundation.

Beginner

73 Lessons

10h

Certificate of Completion

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This course includes

3 Assessments

140 Playgrounds

35 Quizzes

This course includes

3 Assessments

140 Playgrounds

35 Quizzes

Course Overview

Learn C++ for free with this interactive course, and get a hands-on experience of one of the most popular programming languages in the world. You’ll start with a simple “Hello World” program and then move on to core concepts such as conditional statements, loops, and functions in C++. Then, you’ll explore more advanced topics like inheritance, classes, and templates, along with much more. After completing this course, you’ll be an intermediate-level C++ developer, ready to take on your own projects.

TAKEAWAY SKILLS

C++

Programming Language

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What You'll Learn

An understanding of coding structure, syntax, and the compilation process of C++ programs

Knowledge of variables, arrays, and their data types, and pointers for fine-grained memory control

The ability to apply arithmetic operations, type casting, and mathematical functions

Hands-on experience using conditional statements to implement decision-making

The ability to repeat commands using loops and recursion, and apply complex logic using nested loops

Hands-on experience making your code manageable and reusable using functions, templates, and object-oriented programming techniques

What You'll Learn

An understanding of coding structure, syntax, and the compilation process of C++ programs

Course Content

Introduction

Get familiar with C++ basics, coding structure, compilation, and the cout statement.

What Is C++?

Hello World!Quiz: C++Exercise: Play Around With cout

Variables and User Input

Explore the core of variables, data types, user input, and initialization in C++.

Variables in C++Variable Types Taking User Input Quiz: Variables Exercise: Declaration and Initialization Of Data Types

Simple Math

Master the steps for performing arithmetic operations, type casting, using math functions, and solving binomial expressions.

Simple C++ Math Type Casting Maths Functions Quiz: Math Exercise: Computing Binomial Expression

Conditional Statements

Break down complex ideas in conditional statements, including if, if-else, switch, and ternary operators.

Comparison Operators The Simple if Statement if-else Statement Switch Statement Conditional Expression Quiz: Conditional Statements Exercise 1: Even or Odd Exercise 2: Implementing Calculator

Loops

Solve problems using various C++ loops, including nested loops, and learn how to handle infinite loops.

While and do-while Loops For Loop Equivalence of C++ Looping Structures Nested Loops Infinite Loops Quiz: Loops Exercise 1: Fibonacci Sequence upto n Number Of Terms Exercise 2: Pyramid Printing by Using a For Loop

Functions and Recursion

11 Lessons

Understand functions, recursion, and parameter handling in C++.

C++ Exam 1

Assessment

Pointers and Arrays

12 Lessons

Learn how to improve your understanding of pointers, arrays, and multi-dimensional arrays with exercises.

C++ Exam 2

Assessment

Classes and Inheritance

11 Lessons

Learn how to use classes, inheritance, and polymorphism effectively in C++.

Templates

7 Lessons

Learn about C++ templates, class templates, and how to generalize functions through template exercises.

C++ Exam 3

Assessment

10.

Wrap Up

2 Lessons

Master C++ fundamentals, from syntax to advanced programming concepts and compilation.

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