Lessons Released 5th March at 6pm – Complete before Wednesday, 26th March 2025 to get certified!

C++ is a powerful programming language that unlocks the potential to build complex software systems! If you’re eager to dive into the world of programming, this course is perfect for you.

Each lesson, you’ll get an overview of different C++ concepts, from understanding data types and control flow to mastering arrays, loops, and advanced programming techniques. By the end of this course, you’ll have a solid foundation in C++ and be ready to tackle more advanced projects. It could be the first step in your journey to becoming a proficient C++ programmer!

 

Learn the principles of key tech topics with Code First Girls ‘MOOC’ (Massive Open Online Courses) Sprints and test your knowledge with MOOC Challenges.

Please note these courses are available to anybody who identifies as a woman and is over the age of 18.

 

Session 1: Intro to C++  

• What is C++?
• Data types
• Variables
• Arithmetic and logical operations
• Displaying results and outputs
• Demo: “Student grades”

Session 2: Control Flow & Functions  

• User input
• Conditional statements
• Functions
• Introduction to common C++ libraries (iostream, cmath, etc.)
• Demo: “User input grades”

Session 3: Arrays & Loops  

• Arrays
• Pointers / Memory allocation
• Loops
• Demo: “Class grades”

Session 4: Advanced Concepts  

• File handling
• Error handling
• Intro to OOP
• Demo: “Student database”

 

Find out more about Code First Girls:

Code First Girls has become one of the largest providers of free coding courses for women globally, having delivered over £75 million worth of free technology education and teaching three times as many women to code as the entire UK university undergraduate system!

They’re on a mission to close the gender gap in the tech industry by providing employment through free education. They’ve already helped more than 150,000 women learn to code and by working with companies globally, we’re boosting employability, diversity and social mobility, transforming local economies and communities.

 

When you sign up to this course, you will receive a link which will take you through to the Code First Girls platform where you will need to fill in a registration form. Upon completion you will then be fully registered to the course and will receive a confirmation email directly from Code First Girls which will include information and your links to join. After each session there will be a mini quiz to fill in. Please read your joining information from Code First Girls thoroughly.