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Programming
in C++
The language behind games, systems software, and performance-critical applications. C++ taught with depth, clarity, and real-world purpose.
What You'll Learn
A full semester of programming in C++ β completed at your own pace, with no deadlines or fixed class times.
What You'll Be Able to Do
- Master variables, control structures, and functions, and define the critical role of algorithms in computational problem-solving
- Acquire skills in pseudocode for mapping out algorithmic processes and delve into essential elements of C++ programming, such as data types, loops, and arrays
- Apply object-oriented programming principles to create modular and reusable code structures through classes, inheritance, and polymorphism; and critically assess memory management and pointer manipulation for real-world software development
Major Course Topics
How It Works
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The language behind games, systems software, and performance-critical applications. C++ taught with depth, clarity, and real-world purpose.
π― Why It Matters
- Write clean, efficient code from day one
- Build practical programming skills employers actually want
- Understand core concepts that transfer across languages
- Foundation for software development, data science, and more
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π How This Sets You Up
- Complete structured lessons and a comprehensive final exam
- Earn 3 transferable college credit hours
- Recognized by NCCRS and ACE cooperating universities
- Self-paced β no deadlines, no campus visits required
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Anyone can enroll β including high school students, incoming college students, adult learners, and students trying to test out of traditional courses.
Why choose this over traditional classes?
Save time and reduce tuition costs. Many students complete prerequisites faster and shorten their time to graduation β at a fraction of the cost.
How many credits can I earn?
This course is NCCRS-recommended for 3 semester credit hours. Transfer as many credits as your university allows β students have transferred anywhere from 3 to 90+ credits depending on their school's policy.
Everything You Need to Succeed
Video-Based Lessons
HD video lectures broken into short, focused modules. Watch at your own pace β pause, rewind, replay any time.
Quizzes & Final Exam
Evaluate your understanding after every section with quizzes and a comprehensive final exam that mirrors real college assessment.
Structured College-Level Course
Structured lessons covering every topic β designed as a standard Programming in C++ college-level course.
Official Transcript
Complete the course, request your transcript, and transfer 3 credit hours to cooperating universities. No separate exam required.
Earn 3 College Credits
for $250.
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