Introduction to C++ Programming

Here's your chance to learn how to program the easy way in C++. Introduction to C++ Programming is a project-oriented course taught by a master programming instructor and published author.

You'll get right to programming in this course—even if you have no prior programming experience! Before you know it, you'll be putting together programs, and you'll see how easy programming really is.

6 Weeks / 24 Course Hrs

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Introduction to C++ Programming

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At first I was skeptical about taking an online course as I never took one before, however after the first few lessons I had no cause to worry. This online course has taught me better than most actual classroom courses have and I strongly recommend it to anyone interested in getting a sound tutorial in this subject, regardless of experience as a programmer.

Great class! Covered everything you need to know to get you started. Sometimes "beginner" classes don't start out at the beginner level. I knew nothing going in and was quite comfortable with the level that this course started with. Thanks!

Helped a lot. I now feel like I can start doing independent projects to increase my learning. Before I couldn't understand all the jargon online. Now it all makes sense. Thank you, Mr. Kent.

I thoroughly enjoyed this course. I recommend everyone interested in a technical field take a similar course. Thank you,this course really motivated me to take advanced courses in this area.

Jeffrey is one of the best professors I have ever had the privileged to study with. Being my first online course, I wasn't sure it would work out for me. I usually flourish with human-to-human contact. By the second week with Jeffrey and his clear, fun, and uplifting writing style, I knew I had made the right decision. And I felt that my professor was just as accessible as any teacher I have had. I appreciate this experience so much; I look forward to signing up for another online class with my school, and hopefully with Jeffrey.

The course was done quite well, and I liked the approach to how it was taught, good style. The course work explained concepts very well, and made it easier to understand.

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What You Will Learn

Understand C++ code and how to fix errors
Learn about the different areas of computer memory and how to best store data in variables
Learn to harness the computer’s calculating power and use it to your advantage
Understand how to use loops, arrays, C strings, and functions in C++
Learn to put together your own programs using C++

How the course is taught

Instructor-led course
6 weeks in duration
Courses begin each month
2 lessons released each week
24 course hours

How you will benefit

Become more confident in your ability to program using C++
Add more value to your current company with programming knowledge in C++
Open the door to new career opportunities as an entry-level C++ programmer

Outline

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Week 1

Your first step toward writing your first program is to install Visual Studio. So in this lesson, you'll learn how to install Visual Studio on your computer, and then do a walkthrough of creating your first program. You’ll also find out what each line of C++ code means, discuss how C++ code is translated to machine language that the computer understands, and learn how to see and fix errors in your code.

Week 2

Find out about data types, which correspond to the different types of information a program uses, and you'll write a program that can determine the amount of computer memory used by different data types. Then, learn how to create variables of different data types to store information.

Week 3

Learn how to harness the computer's calculating power with the C++ arithmetic operators. Then, learn how to use the different C++ comparison operators and control structures so different blocks of code execute depending on the user's choice.

Week 4

In this lesson, you'll explore how to use nested control structures and the different C++ logical operators when more than one choice determines which block of code executes. Then, learn how to use loops to make code repeat until a condition is met.

Week 5

In this lesson, you'll find out how to use arrays to store multiple items of information. Then, you'll discover how to use C strings to store non-numeric information in an array.

Week 6

Learn how to use functions to divide tasks and organize your code. And finally, you'll learn how to use file input/output to store and retrieve information.

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Instructors & Support

Krishna Kant

Krishna Kant, COC, is a Coding Coach in the Education Department at AAPC. He joined AAPC in 2014 and has been coaching students enrolled in AAPC’s on-line Distance Learning classes including Medical Terminology, COC & CPC certification courses. He is a proud military veteran having served for 15 years in the Navy. He has worked for 14 years in the US Healthcare Industry and spent 10 years of his healthcare career in medical transcription.

Requirements

Prerequisites / Requirements

Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

PC: Windows 7 or later.
Mac: OS X Snow Leopard 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Flash Player. Click here to download the Flash Player.
Adobe Acrobat Reader. Click here to download the Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Materials

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

FAQs

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When can I get started?

A new session of each course opens each month, allowing you to enroll whenever your busy schedule permits.

How does it work?

Once a course session starts, two lessons will be released each week for the six-week duration of your course. You will have access to all previously released lessons until the course ends.

How long do I have to complete each lesson?

The interactive discussion area for each lesson automatically closes two weeks after each lesson is released, so you’re encouraged to complete each lesson within two weeks of its release.

What if I need an extension?

The final exam will be released on the same day as the last lesson. Once the final exam has been released, you will have two weeks plus 10 days (24 days total) to complete the final and finish any remaining lessons in your course. No further extensions can be provided beyond these 10 days.

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