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C++

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 video games.

  • Nanodegree Program
  • Intermediate
  • 42 hours
  • 4.6 (812)
  • Updated: Jan 19, 2026

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Skills you'll learn

59 skills

  • Concurrent computing
  • Computer memory architecture
  • Dynamic memory allocation
  • C++ copy and move semantics
  • Heap memory
  • C++ polymorphism
  • A* Search Algorithm
  • C++ syntax

Prerequisites

5 prerequisites

Prior to enrolling, you should have the following knowledge:

  • Basic C++
  • C++ control flow
  • C++ functions
  • Basic Linux
  • Intermediate computer programming

You will also need to be able to communicate fluently and professionally in written and spoken English.

Program Outline

  • 4 courses
  • 17 lessons
  • 4 projects

Skills that demand high salaries

The job outlook for software engineers, including those proficient in C++, remains highly positive. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a robust 25% growth rate in employment for software engineers from now until 2031.*

C++ Engineer

Salary info from Talent.com
  • Low

    $90,000
  • Average

    $120,427
  • High

    $170,000

Program Instructors

4 instructors

Unlike typical professors, our instructors come from Fortune 500 and Global 2000 companies and have demonstrated leadership and expertise in their professions:

Ishan Gosain

Engineering Manager at Rivian and VW Technology Group

Kedar Kodgire

Data and Cloud Engineering Lead

Aspen Olmsted

Associate Professor of Computer Science

Andrew Sanford

Cybersecurity Engineer

Ishan Gosain

Engineering Manager at Rivian and VW Technology Group

Kedar Kodgire

Data and Cloud Engineering Lead

Aspen Olmsted

Associate Professor of Computer Science

Andrew Sanford

Cybersecurity Engineer

Reviews

Average Rating: 4.6 (812 Reviews)

It’s was so helpful

Norah alharbi

Jul 6, 2026

I find Udacity's methodology to be a giant commitment to the democratization of knowledge. I am a 45 year old man from a Latin American country who is fulfilling his dream of becoming a Data Analyst to help the economic growth of my country and my continent and I am achieving it with the contents and methodology of Udacity. I highly recommend this program!

Juan Vargas

Feb 29, 2024

Amazing course that shows you important skills for marketing

Hunter S

Jul 1, 2023

I am learning a lot about data analysis and visualization. Really helpful in my daily job.

Diana V.

Mar 9, 2023

The reviewers are very picky. I don't like that. They refused to review my work just because I missed one or two things. They shouldn't do that. That's disrespectful. They should consider the stress, time, and brain energy I put in.

Kyaw T.

Feb 5, 2023

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