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C++ Programming

Learn C++ step by step: memory, classes, the STL and modern C++, with a 1:1 mentor who reviews your code.

Level:: Beginner to advanced
Format:: 1:1 online mentoring

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Practise between sessionsShort problems that build confidence.

About this course

Learn C++ Programming online

C++ powers games, browsers, finance systems and embedded software, and it is common in first-year engineering and data structures courses. It is powerful but unforgiving: pointers, memory, copy and move rules and long template errors trip up many learners.

This course follows the standard C++ syllabus used in university courses and industry training: foundations, memory and references, object-oriented C++, the Standard Template Library, modern C++ (C++11 to C++20), templates, and data structures and algorithms. Each module lists topics and what you will be able to do at the end.

Learn with an affordable 1:1 mentor who explains each idea with short examples and reviews your code with you. Self-study lessons on MentorNxt exist only for Java and Python, so this course is taught in live 1:1 sessions. Message us on WhatsApp or email, or fill in the short form, for a free, no-obligation chat. We will suggest a plan that fits your budget and flexible timings, and you can start this week.

Who this course is for

Beginners who want a first language that teaches how computers work
University students in C++ or data structures courses
Developers moving from Python, Java or C
Learners preparing for coding interviews and contests in C++
Game and systems programming hopefuls

Outcomes

What you'll learn

Write, compile and debug C++ programs and read compiler errors
Use types, control flow, functions and references correctly
Explain the stack, the heap, pointers and why smart pointers help
Design classes with constructors, destructors, copy and move, and inheritance
Use vector, string, map, set and the algorithms header
Apply modern C++ features such as auto, lambdas and range-based for
Write simple templates and use exceptions
Implement and analyse core data structures and algorithms in C++

Skills you'll gain

C++17
STL
Smart pointers
Classes and OOP
Templates
Lambdas
Move semantics
Debugging
CMake basics
Data structures
Complexity analysis

Detailed syllabus

C++ Programming syllabus

Every module lists its topics and what you will be able to do. Your mentor plans sessions around them and your own goals.

Module 1
C++ foundations
The building blocks every C++ course starts with.
- Compiling with g++ or clang++
- Variables, types and operators
- Selection and loops
- Functions and parameters
- Input and output with iostream
- Namespaces and the std prefix
By the end of this module you can
- Set up a compiler and run your first program
- Write programs that read input and make decisions
Covered in 1:1 mentoring sessions
Module 2
Strings, arrays and vectors
Handling collections of values.
- Arrays and their limits
- std::string
- std::vector
- Range-based for loops
- Two-dimensional data
- Common algorithms: sum, max, search
By the end of this module you can
- Process collections without index errors
- Choose vector and string over raw arrays
Covered in 1:1 mentoring sessions
Module 3
Memory, pointers and references
What really happens in memory.
- Stack versus heap
- Pointers and pointer arithmetic
- References and const
- Dynamic memory with new and delete
- Smart pointers: unique_ptr and shared_ptr
- RAII
By the end of this module you can
- Explain stack and heap with a diagram
- Replace raw new and delete with smart pointers
Covered in 1:1 mentoring sessions
Module 4
Classes and objects
Modelling things as types with state and behaviour.
- Classes, members and access control
- Constructors and destructors
- Initializer lists
- const member functions
- static members
- Header and source files
By the end of this module you can
- Design small classes that keep their data valid
- Split a class across .h and .cpp files
Covered in 1:1 mentoring sessions
Module 5
Object-oriented C++
Reusing and extending code safely.
- Inheritance and virtual functions
- Abstract classes and interfaces
- Polymorphism and the vtable idea
- Operator overloading
- Rule of three, five and zero
- Copy and move semantics
By the end of this module you can
- Predict which function runs in a polymorphic call
- Apply the rule of five when a class owns a resource
Covered in 1:1 mentoring sessions
Module 6
The Standard Template Library
Containers, iterators and algorithms.
- vector, deque and list
- map, set and unordered_map
- stack, queue and priority_queue
- Iterators
- sort, find and other algorithms
- Choosing the right container
By the end of this module you can
- Pick a container and explain its cost
- Use algorithms with lambdas instead of hand-written loops
Covered in 1:1 mentoring sessions
Module 7
Templates and modern C++
Generic code and the features of C++11 to C++20.
- Function and class templates
- auto and type deduction
- Lambdas
- optional, variant and structured bindings
- Move semantics at a glance
- Ranges at a glance
By the end of this module you can
- Write a simple template function and class
- Read and write modern C++ confidently
Covered in 1:1 mentoring sessions
Module 8
Exceptions and files
Handling errors and reading and writing data.
- try, catch and throw
- Standard exception classes
- File streams: ifstream and ofstream
- Parsing text and CSV
- Splitting code into several files
- Building with CMake or make
By the end of this module you can
- Make programs fail with clear messages
- Load, process and save data from a file
Covered in 1:1 mentoring sessions
Module 9
Data structures and algorithms in C++
Implementing the structures every course covers.
- Linked lists, stacks and queues
- Trees and graphs
- Sorting and searching
- Big-O analysis
- Recursion
- Dynamic programming
By the end of this module you can
- Implement a linked list and a binary tree
- Analyse the running time of simple algorithms
Covered in 1:1 mentoring sessions

Ways to learn

How you can learn C++ Programming

C++ Programming mentor, 1:1 online

A mentor who knows this course plans sessions around your goal, explains each idea with fresh examples and checks your understanding. Personal attention, flexible timings in your time zone and affordable plans that fit your budget.

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How it works

Your learning journey

Four simple steps to start C++ Programming with a mentor. A real person replies to you; there is no booking system.

Step 1: Talk to us
Message us on WhatsApp or email, or fill in the short form. The first chat is free, with no obligation.
Step 2: Get your plan
We listen to your goal, level and deadlines, then suggest a plan that fits your budget and timings.
Step 3: Learn with your mentor
Online 1:1 sessions with a mentor who knows your course, explains clearly and checks your understanding.
Step 4: Practise & track progress
Keep going between sessions with practice, and watch your confidence grow week by week.

Learn by doing

Projects and practice

Bank account classes
A console app using classes, inheritance and exceptions, with transactions saved to a file.
Inventory manager with the STL
Store items in maps and vectors, sort and filter them with algorithms and lambdas.
Custom dynamic array
Your own vector-like class with a destructor, copy and move, tested for leaks.
Graph path finder
Read a graph from a file and find shortest paths with BFS or Dijkstra.

Your progress

What you'll be able to do

Milestones from the start, middle and end of the syllabus.

Set up a compiler and run your first program
Early on
Predict which function runs in a polymorphic call
Halfway
Implement a linked list and a binary tree
By the end

FAQs

C++ Programming: frequently asked questions

Is there a self-study option for C++ Programming?

Not yet. MentorNxt's free self-study lessons cover Java and Python only, so C++ Programming is taught through 1:1 mentoring. Your mentor plans sessions around your goals, explains with fresh examples and reviews your code with you.

My course uses C++ for data structures. Can a mentor help?

Yes. Share your course outline and upcoming topics. Your mentor explains linked lists, trees, graphs and complexity with fresh examples and practice so you can tackle coursework confidently. Mentors teach and explain; they never complete graded work for students.

Can a mentor help me prepare for coding interviews in C++?

Yes. Mentors cover common problem patterns, the STL tools that save time, and writing correct code under time pressure, with practice questions and feedback.

Which C++ standard do you teach?

Modern C++ (C++17 and later) by default. If your course uses an older standard, your mentor will point out the differences.

How much does mentoring cost?

1:1 mentoring is personal online tutoring and is affordable, with plans that fit your budget. Tell us your goal and how often you would like sessions, and our team will suggest an option that works for you in a free, no-obligation chat.

How do I get started?

Message us on WhatsApp or email, or fill in the short form on this page. Our team replies, talks through your goal and level, and arranges a mentor at flexible timings in your time zone. You can start this week.

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Last reviewed9 November 2026

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Who this course is for

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

C++ Programming syllabus

C++ foundations

Strings, arrays and vectors

Memory, pointers and references

Classes and objects

Object-oriented C++

The Standard Template Library

Templates and modern C++

Exceptions and files

Data structures and algorithms in C++

How you can learn C++ Programming

C++ Programming mentor, 1:1 online

Your learning journey

Step 1: Talk to us

Step 2: Get your plan

Step 3: Learn with your mentor

Step 4: Practise & track progress

Projects and practice

Bank account classes

Inventory manager with the STL

Custom dynamic array

Graph path finder

What you'll be able to do

C++ Programming: frequently asked questions

Talk to our team about C++ Programming

Related courses

C Programming

Data Structures and Algorithms

Object-Oriented Programming

Competitive Programming

Coding Interview Preparation

Game Development with Unity (C#)

Syllabus references

Ready to start C++ Programming?

Learn C++ Programming online

Who this course is for

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

C++ Programming syllabus

C++ foundations

Strings, arrays and vectors

Memory, pointers and references

Classes and objects

Object-oriented C++

The Standard Template Library

Templates and modern C++

Exceptions and files

Data structures and algorithms in C++

How you can learn C++ Programming

C++ Programming mentor, 1:1 online

Your learning journey

Step 1: Talk to us

Step 2: Get your plan

Step 3: Learn with your mentor

Step 4: Practise & track progress

Projects and practice

Bank account classes

Inventory manager with the STL

Custom dynamic array

Graph path finder

What you'll be able to do

C++ Programming: frequently asked questions

Talk to our team about C++ Programming

Related courses

C Programming

Data Structures and Algorithms

Object-Oriented Programming

Competitive Programming

Coding Interview Preparation

Game Development with Unity (C#)

Syllabus references

Ready to start C++ Programming?