The C++ Institute has added a new course to the learning portfolio on the Cisco Networking Academy learning platform.

CPA: Programming Essentials in C++ builds foundational IT skills needed to succeed in jobs related to software development, network engineering, system administration, and the expanding IoT. The 70-hour, beginner level course teaches basic C++ and object-oriented programming skills, and is aligned to the CPA – C++ Certified Associate Programmer certification.

The course is being offered to more than 9,500 educational institutions around the world that deliver the Cisco Networking Academy curriculum. Individuals who wish to find an institution that offers the course can use the Academy Locator at netacad.com. C++ Institute Authorized Academies are invited to submit their applications for membership of the Cisco Networking Academy program to take advantage of the new CPA: Programming Essentials in C++ course and other offerings.

Cisco Networking Academy is an IT skills and career building program that develops the entry-level talent needed to power the digital economy. Cisco partners with learning institutions worldwide to deliver technical training and problem-solving experiences to individuals studying networking, security, and IoT technologies.