Who Should Attend

This course is designed for developers who already have programming experience and want to learn or modernise their C++ skills, including:

• Software Developers learning C++ as an additional language
• Engineers transitioning into systems or embedded development
• Developers working with existing C++ codebases
• Technical professionals looking to update their knowledge of modern C++

Prerequisites

Participants should have a basic understanding of programming concepts.

This course is not intended for complete beginners using C++ as their first programming language.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• understand the C++ compilation model and core syntax
• work effectively with variables, references, and pointers
• apply best practices when designing functions and classes
• write safe, generic, and efficient code using templates
• use standard library containers and algorithms effectively
• understand modern C++ features introduced in C++11, C++14, and C++17
• apply object-oriented programming principles to structure applications
• improve performance, readability, and maintainability of C++ code

Course Content

Getting Started with C++

Participants begin by understanding the foundations of the language and how C++ programs are structured and executed.

Topics typically include:

• the C++ compilation model
• built-in data types
• pointers and references
• control flow
• exception handling using try-catch blocks
• arrays and basic data structures

Functions and Program Structure

This section focuses on organising code effectively using functions.

Topics typically include:

• function declaration and definition
• local and global variables
• passing arguments and returning values
• working with const references and r-value references
• default arguments and const correctness
• namespaces
• function overloading

Classes and Object-Oriented Design

Participants learn how to structure applications using object-oriented programming.

Topics typically include:

• declaring and defining classes
• member functions
• constructors and destructors
• Resource Acquisition Is Initialization (RAII)
• nested classes
• copy constructors and assignment operators
• operator overloading
• functors

Generic Programming and Templates

This section introduces one of the most powerful features of C++.

Topics typically include:

• function and class templates
• non-type template parameters
• writing generic algorithms
• variadic templates
• improving usability and readability of templates
• applying generic programming techniques

Standard Library Containers and Algorithms

Participants explore the capabilities of the C++ Standard Library.

Topics typically include:

• sequence containers
• associative containers
• unordered containers
• iterators
• standard algorithms
• modern features such as std::optional and std::variant
• selecting the right container for different problems

Object-Oriented Programming in Practice

This section builds on earlier concepts to apply object-oriented design more deeply.

Topics typically include:

• inheritance and polymorphism
• virtual methods
• interfaces in C++
• dynamic memory management
• writing safe and maintainable object-oriented code

Delivery Approach

This is a hands-on, practical programme designed to build real development capability.

It includes:

• instructor-led technical sessions
• guided coding exercises
• real-world programming scenarios
• practical application of concepts throughout the course

Duration

5 Days

Delivery Options

This course can be delivered as:

• a public scheduled course
• a private team programme
• virtual delivery
• on-site classroom training

Outcomes

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• write structured, efficient, and maintainable C++ applications
• apply both object-oriented and generic programming techniques
• use the Standard Template Library effectively
• develop code that is robust, high-performance, and scalable
• modernise their approach using features from C++11, C++14, and C++17

Additional Notes

This course provides a strong foundation for further development in areas such as:

• advanced modern C++ (C++17 / C++20)
• embedded and systems programming
• high-performance and infrastructure development

Participants are encouraged to bring real-world examples where possible, allowing the learning to be directly applied to their own development environments.