Become a C++ Developer
Learn C++, a high-performance programming language used in the world’s most exciting engineering jobs — from self-driving cars and robotics, to web browsers, media platforms, servers, and even video games.
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ESTIMATED TIME
4 Months
At 10 hrs/week
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ENROLL BY
August 14, 2019
Get access to classroom immediately on enrollment
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PREREQUISITES
Intermediate Programming
To optimize your chances of success in the C++ Nanodegree program, we recommend intermediate knowledge of any programming language.
Check out the Intro to Programming Nanodegree program or Intro to Self-Driving Cars Nanodegree program to get started with programming!
Syllabus
Learn C++ by Coding Five Projects
Get hands-on experience by coding five real-world projects. Learn to build a route planner using OpenStreetMap data, write a process monitor for your computer, and implement your own smart pointers. Finally, showcase all your newfound skills by building a multithreaded traffic simulator and coding your own C++ application.
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5 months to complete
PREREQUISITE KNOWLEDGE
To optimize your chances of success in the C++ Nanodegree program, we recommend intermediate knowledge of any programming language.
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C++ Foundations
Learn how to develop, compile, and execute C++ programs as well as syntax, functions, containers, and how to link together multiple files.
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Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
Learn to build classes, interfaces, and generic templates to create an object-oriented C++ program. Learn how modern C++ includes many tools for writing clean, reusable code.
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Memory Management
Learn how C++ allows for flexible and tight management of memory and system resources and how it offers abstractions that make resource allocation more reliable and straightforward.
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Concurrency
C++ supports running multiple execution paths in parallel. Learn how to launch process and threads in order to execute logic in parallel. Then advance to thread synchronization and communication, to experience the full power of concurrent programming.
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Capstone Project
In your Capstone Project, you will put all of your new C++ skills to use! Utilize the core concepts from this Nanodegree program – object-oriented programming, memory management, and concurrency – to build your own application using C++.
CAPSTONE PROJECT: BUILD YOUR OWN C++ APPLICATION
According to Glassdoor, the U.S. national average base pay for a C++ Developer is over $103,000!
Learn with the best
David Silver
PRODUCT LEAD
David Silver leads the School of Autonomous Systems at Udacity. Before Udacity, David was a research engineer on the autonomous vehicle team at Ford. He has an MBA from Stanford, and a BSE in Computer Science from Princeton.
Stephen Welch
INSTRUCTOR
Stephen is a Content Developer at Udacity and has worked on the C++ and Self-Driving Car Engineer Nanodegree programs. He started teaching and coding while completing a Ph.D. in mathematics, and has been passionate about engineering education ever since.
Ermin Kreponic
INSTRUCTOR
Ermin Kreponic is a skilled Java & C++ developer who has taught dozens of online courses in multiple coding languages. Ermin currently works as a cyber-security training architect and is a strong proponent of open-source technologies.
Andreas Haja
INSTRUCTOR
Andreas Haja is an engineer, educator, and autonomous vehicle enthusiast. Andreas now works as an engineering professor in Germany. Previously, he developed computer vision algorithms and autonomous vehicle prototypes using C++.
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BENEFITS INCLUDE
- Real-world projects from industry experts
- 1-on-1 technical mentor
- Personal career coach & career services
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