C and C++ programming from scratch: live online course

Week by week

What the learner works on

1. Weeks 1–2
   Getting started

   Compiling, variables, input and output, operators.

2. Weeks 3–4
   Control flow and functions

   Decisions, loops, functions and recursion.

3. Weeks 5–6
   Arrays, strings and pointers

   Memory layout, pointer arithmetic and common pointer mistakes.

4. Weeks 7–8
   Structures and files

   Grouping data, reading and writing files.

5. Weeks 9–10
   C++ basics

   References, classes, constructors and the standard library.

6. Weeks 11–12
   Object-oriented C++

   Inheritance, polymorphism and templates.

7. Weeks 13–14
   STL

   Vectors, maps, sets and algorithms.

8. Weeks 15–16
   Project

   A larger program with a clean structure.

The order and pace change to suit the learner, and the teacher adjusts after every few classes. Topics follow the learner's board or level.

Who it is for

Is this course right?

School and college students whose syllabus uses C or C++, and anyone who wants a firm base before data structures or competitive programming.

Not sure about the level? Send a message and the teacher will ask a few questions and suggest where to start. For related pages, see C++ and competitive programming.

How classes run

Before the first class

Each class mixes a quick recap, a new idea taught live, guided practice and a few questions to take away. Join ten minutes early for a sound and camera check, and use a laptop or desktop if the class needs screen sharing. Read what to expect in your first online class.

Price

What C and C++ programming from scratch costs

Skills level. Courses of 20 or more classes already cost 8 percent less per class. Prices are per learner. We confirm the amount, payment options and refund terms in writing before you pay anything. See how prices work.

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