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Microsoft Introduction to C++ Programming Professional Certificate
Microsoft Introduction to C++ Programming. Learn STL, multithreading, and GenAI-powered coding with portfolio projects to show employers.
Instructor: Microsoft
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What you'll learn
Write, debug, and compile C++ programs, apply programming principles, implement advanced C++ features, and build portfolio-ready projects.
Skills you'll gain
- Computational Thinking
- Programming Principles
- Data Validation
- Algorithms
- Debugging
- Maintainability
- Computer Programming
- Development Environment
- C++ (Programming Language)
- Pseudocode
- Software Documentation
- Integrated Development Environments
- Program Development
- Data Structures
- System Programming
- Performance Tuning
- Technical Documentation
- File Management
- Generative AI
- Software Design
- Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
- Object Oriented Design
- Code Review
- Software Engineering
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes about 3-4 months to complete at 4–6 hours per week. It includes four courses with projects you can add to your portfolio.
No programming background is required. Basic computer skills, comfort with installing software, and logical problem-solving will help, but all coding concepts are taught from the ground up.
Yes, the courses are sequential.
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¹Based on Coursera learner outcome survey responses, United States, 2021.