Certification IN C++ PROGRAMMING ( S-011 )

Week 1: Introduction to C++

• Overview of C++ and its history
• Setting up the development environment (IDE, compilers)
• Basic syntax: structure of a C++ program
• Data types and variables
• Input and output operations (cin, cout)

Week 2: Control Structures

• Conditional statements (if, switch)
• Loops (for, while, do-while)
• Introduction to functions: declaration, definition, and calling

Week 3: Functions and Recursion

• Function parameters and return types
• Function overloading
• Introduction to recursion: basic examples

Week 4: Arrays and Strings

• Introduction to arrays: declaration, initialization, and accessing elements
• Multi-dimensional arrays
• Introduction to strings and string manipulation

Week 5: Pointers and References

• Understanding pointers: declaration, initialization, and dereferencing
• Pointer arithmetic
• References and the difference between pointers and references

Week 6: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) Concepts

• Introduction to classes and objects
• Constructors and destructors
• Access specifiers: public, private, protected
• Member functions and data members

Week 7: Inheritance and Polymorphism

• Types of inheritance: single, multiple, and multilevel
• Base and derived classes
• Function overriding and virtual functions
• Introduction to abstract classes and interfaces

Week 8: File Handling and Final Project

• Introduction to file handling in C++ (ifstream, ofstream)
• Reading from and writing to files
• Final project: Develop a simple C++ application (e.g., a basic calculator, a to-do list manager, etc.)
• Review and Q&A

Additional Resources

• Recommended textbooks and online resources
• Coding practice platforms for hands-on experience

Eligibility Criteria for C++ Course

1. Basic Computer Knowledge: Familiarity with operating systems, file handling, and basic commands.
2. Logical Thinking: Ability to understand and apply logical structures like conditions and loops.
3. Mathematical Skills: Basic understanding of algebra and problem-solving skills.
4. Prior Programming Experience (Optional): Knowledge of any other programming language is helpful but not mandatory.
5. Educational Qualification: Typically open to students who have completed high school or equivalent.
6. Willingness to Learn: A strong interest in programming and problem-solving.