C++ courses can help you learn programming fundamentals, object-oriented design, memory management, and data structures. You can build skills in algorithm development, performance optimization, and debugging techniques. Many courses introduce tools like integrated development environments (IDEs) such as Visual Studio or Code::Blocks, as well as libraries like STL (Standard Template Library) that enhance your ability to write efficient code and manage complex projects.

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, File I/O, Computer Programming Tools, Code Reusability, Computer Programming, Matlab, Debugging, Linear Algebra, Software Development Tools, Mathematical Software, Computer Science, Development Environment, User Interface (UI), Data Import/Export, Data Structures, Arithmetic
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Memory Management, C (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Software Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Video Game Development, Animations, Graphics Software, Event-Driven Programming, No-Code Development, Software Installation, Development Environment, Scripting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Embedded Software, Development Environment, Control Systems, Integrated Development Environments, Embedded Systems, Web Applications, Electronics, Game Design, Electronic Components
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Agentic systems, AI Workflows, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Debugging, Unity Engine, Program Development, Unreal Engine, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, C# (Programming Language), Scripting Languages, Scripting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Unix, Computer Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, System Programming, Linux, Debugging, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Memory Management, Remote Access Systems, Authentications
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Image Quality, Applied Mathematics, Algebra
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Unity Engine, Unreal Engine, Program Development, No-Code Development, User Interface (UI)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Command-Line Interface, Other Programming Languages, Package and Software Management, Memory Management, Go (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Program Development, C (Programming Language), Secure Coding, Software Development, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Development Environment, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, 3D Modeling, Microarchitecture, Hardware Design, Computer Programming Tools, Electronics Engineering, USB, Electronic Components, Energy and Utilities, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Display Devices, Computer Programming, Environmental Monitoring, Real Time Data
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Integrated Development Environments, Application Deployment, Cross Platform Development, Application Development, Development Environment, Java, Build Tools, Java Programming, Apache Maven, Software Development
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours