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Learn Advanced C++

Learn advanced C++ programming with preprocessor directives, operator overloading, streams, and lambda expressions.

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This course includes

  • Skill level

    Advanced

  • Time to complete

    Average based on combined completion rates — individual pacing in lessons, projects, and quizzes may vary
    17 hours

  • Projects

    7

  • Prerequisites

    2 courses
    We suggest you complete the following courses before you get started with Learn Advanced C++:
    • Learn C++
    • Learn Intermediate C++

About this course

Master advanced C++ concepts that professional developers use daily. This course teaches powerful features like preprocessor directives, operator overloading, and lambda expressions. You’ll learn to write efficient, modern C++ code through hands-on projects, including building a cross-platform debugger and restaurant database system. By the end, you’ll understand friend functions, stream operations, error handling, and constructor mechanics — essential skills for systems programming, game development, and high-performance applications. Perfect for developers ready to move beyond basic C++ and write production-ready code.

Skills you'll gain

  • Implement operator overloading
  • Master preprocessor directives
  • Build with lambda expressions
  • Handle streams and I/O operations

Syllabus

7 lessons • 7 projects • 7 quizzes

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Meet the creator of the course
Hisham Touma
Associate Instructional Designer
Hisham Touma is an Associate Instructional Designer on the Curriculum Growth Team at Codecademy.

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Frequently asked questions about Advanced C++

  • You should be comfortable with basic C++ syntax, including classes, functions, pointers, and inheritance. Experience writing simple C++ programs and understanding object-oriented programming concepts will help you succeed in this advanced course.

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