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C++

Learn C++, a high-performance programming language used in the world's most exciting engineering jobs -- from self-driving cars and robotics to web browsers, media platforms, servers, and video games.

  • Nanodegree Program
  • Intermediate
  • 42 hours
  • 4.6 (811)
  • Updated: Jan 19, 2026

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Skills you'll learn

59 skills

  • Threading
  • Concurrent computing
  • Computer memory architecture
  • Dynamic memory allocation
  • C++ copy and move semantics

Prerequisites

5 prerequisites

Prior to enrolling, you should have the following knowledge:

  • Basic C++
  • Basic Linux
  • C++ control flow
  • C++ functions
  • Intermediate computer programming

You will also need to be able to communicate fluently and professionally in written and spoken English.

Program Outline

  • 4 courses
  • 21 lessons
  • 4 projects

Skills that demand high salaries

The job outlook for software engineers, including those proficient in C++, remains highly positive. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a robust 25% growth rate in employment for software engineers from now until 2031.*

C++ Engineer

Salary info from Talent.com
  • Low

    $90,000
  • Average

    $120,427
  • High

    $170,000

Program Instructors

4 instructors

Unlike typical professors, our instructors come from Fortune 500 and Global 2000 companies and have demonstrated leadership and expertise in their professions:

Ishan Gosain

Engineering Manager at Rivian and VW Technology Group

Kedar Kodgire

Data and Cloud Engineering Lead

Aspen Olmsted

Associate Professor of Computer Science

Andrew Sanford

Cybersecurity Engineer

Ishan Gosain

Engineering Manager at Rivian and VW Technology Group

Kedar Kodgire

Data and Cloud Engineering Lead

Aspen Olmsted

Associate Professor of Computer Science

Andrew Sanford

Cybersecurity Engineer

Reviews

Average Rating: 4.6 (811 Reviews)

great program

justus dennhardt

Aug 20, 2025

challenging long road, but worth the time.

justus dennhardt

Jul 23, 2025

Excellent hands-on projects.

Arya Akmal

Jan 2, 2025

Not worth the money

Christian

Nov 27, 2024

Udacity’s C++ Nanodegree course effectively introduces key concepts, providing ample examples and a balanced view of their pros and cons. Each module culminates in a project that excellently reinforces the material covered. One area for improvement is the inclusion of more design patterns in C++ for various scenarios, which could be added as an additional module. However, this might be addressed in a follow-up course. Overall, it is an excellent course for anyone diving into C++ programming. I highly recommend it. Thanks a lot!

Enkhzol Dovdon

Sep 30, 2024

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