C++ Fundamentals - High Tech Institute

This training stands out due to:

A strong focus on modern, safe C++ up to C++20.
Practical training with industrial use cases.
Small class sizes for enhanced interaction.
Flexible content tailored to participants' needs.
Led by an experienced industrial software developer.
Especially relevant for engineers in high-tech and embedded systems.

The C++ fundamentals training aims to build a solid understanding of the C++ programming language, from basic to advanced engineering requirements. The knowledge is build from the ground up, covering fundamental techniques such as function and operator overloading up until more advanced topics such as template programming. Throughout the training we will maintain a focus on a safe, modern style of programming in C++, covering language features up to those part of C++20. Next to interactive lectures, large part of the training will be hands-on exercises to apply knowledge in practice.

Depending on the group skill level and preferences, the training can be adapted to emphasize specific subjects and exercises.

This training is available for open enrollment as well as for in-company sessions. For in-company sessions, the C++ Fundamentals training can be adapted to your situation and special needs.

Objective

Build a solid understanding of modern C++;
Focus on a safe, modern style of programming;
Learn language features up to C++20;
Directly apply knowledge during hands-on exercises;
Learn about resources for further professional development.

Target audience

This training is intended for software engineers with basic programming experience (any language will do).

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Location

Eindhoven

Start date

June 02, 2026

Next edition info

Duration 2 times 2 days within 2 weeks

Frequency Once per year

Involved

Ir. Kris van Rens

Involved

Ir. Kris van Rens

Price per participant € 2,750 *

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Program

Day 1:

Introduction to C++, variables and initialization, control structures.
At the end of the day, the attendees will able to explain what C++ is, how its compilation model works, and what it can be used for. They will also be able to read and write basic applications comprising of data structures and general control structures.

Day 2:

Functions, classes and inheritance.
At the end of the day, attendees will be able to read and write more advanced applications using data and control structures, and functions. They will be able to properly organize their code using functions and object-oriented data structures such as classes.

Day 3:

Memory organization and management, error handling and exceptions, generic programming and templates.
At the end of the day, attendees will understand the basic mechanics and important implications of memory management in C++. They will be able to employ exceptions as a means for structured error handling. Also, they will be able to use templates to create type-generic, compile-time instantiated code.

Day 4:

The standard library, algorithms and iterators, operators and operator overloading. Optional topics (on request): constant expressions, the C++ tooling and information ecosystem.
At the end of the day, attendees will have good sense of the C++ toolbox: the standard library. They will be able to employ algorithms and iterators, some of the most important parts of the standard library. Also, they will be able to use operator overloading to fully integrate their custom data structures into the language vocabulary. When leaving the course, they are left with handles to sources for further professional development in C++.

Methods

Lectures, hands-on exercises, interactive discussions.

Deliverables: course materials will be slides, a resource overview and an online code repository for exercises and solutions.

During and after the training, the trainer is available through e-mail for questions and support.

Certification

Participants will receive a High Tech Institute course certificate for attending this training.

More information

Kris van Rens interview about C fundamentals

Trainer Kris van Rens introduces coding rookies to the language basics

"I want participants to leave feeling that they can really do something with it and knowing how to put it to good use."

Kris van Rens about the training

Trainer Kris van Rens puts the C++ language in a modern perspective

"Will the drawbacks cause C++ to be eliminated anytime soon? No, definitely not."

Trainer Kris van Rens about the evolution of C++

"Perhaps in the distant future, C++ might evolve to accommodate strict safety requirements, but not at this moment"

Trainer Kris van Rens about the current state of C++

"The C++ committee is doing great work progressing the language, and the current state of the language and ecosystem is better than ever."

About trainer Kris van Rens and his career

In this 4-minute video, Kris van Rens elaborates on his career in software engineering craftsmanship.

Remarks from participants

"A pleasant, well communicated and interactive course about many aspects of C++."

Baris Ozturk - SeeCubic

"The course was really good and informative."

Sharlon Monte - MBI ICT Nieuwegein

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