Course Overview

Course Overview: This course is designed for individuals who are new to programming and want to learn the fundamentals of C++. Whether you’re a complete beginner or have some basic experience with other programming languages, this course will provide you with a solid foundation in C++ programming.

Course Objectives: By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Understand the structure of a C++ program.
• Write and compile simple C++ programs.
• Utilize variables, data types, and operators to manipulate data.
• Implement control structures such as loops and conditionals to control program flow.
• Create and use functions to write modular and reusable code.
• Perform basic input and output operations.
• Work with strings and character data effectively.
• Understand the basics of arrays, pointers, and memory management.
• Get introduced to object-oriented programming concepts in C++.

Who Should Enroll:

• Absolute beginners with no prior programming experience.
• Individuals with some experience in other programming languages who want to learn C++.
• Students preparing for computer science courses that include C++ programming.

Course Structure: The course is divided into several lessons, each focusing on a specific aspect of C++ programming:

1. Introduction to C++ Programming
   • Learn the basic structure of a C++ program and how to write a simple “Hello, World!” program.
2. Variables and Data Types
   • Understand how to declare, initialize, and use variables of various data types.
3. Operators and Expressions
   • Explore how to use arithmetic, relational, logical, and other operators to create expressions.
4. Control Structures
   • Learn how to use if, else, switch, while, do-while, and for loops to control the flow of your programs.
5. Functions in C++
   • Discover how to define and call functions, pass parameters, and return values to create modular code.
6. Basic Input/Output
   • Learn how to interact with users through console input and output operations.
7. Strings and Character Data
   • Work with strings and characters, perform string operations, and manage special characters.
8. Arrays and Pointers (Advanced Beginner)
   • Get introduced to arrays and pointers, and understand how to manage memory in C++.
9. Basic Object-Oriented Programming Concepts (Advanced Beginner)
   • Explore the fundamental concepts of object-oriented programming, including classes, objects, constructors, and destructors.

Learning Outcomes: Upon completing this course, you will have a strong understanding of the basics of C++ programming, enabling you to write your own programs, solve problems using C++, and lay the groundwork for more advanced programming concepts.

Prerequisites: No prior programming experience is required. Basic computer literacy is sufficient to get started.

Duration: The course is self-paced, allowing you to learn at your own speed. Each lesson is designed to be completed in 1-2 hours, depending on your familiarity with the concepts.

Certification: Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate of completion to showcase your newfound C++ programming skills.