C++ Certified Associate Programmer (CPA) is a professional certificate that measures your ability to accomplish coding tasks related to the basics of programming in the C++ language and the fundamental notions and techniques used in object-oriented programming.

A test candidate should demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the following concepts:

♦ the universal concepts of computer programming;
♦ the syntax and semantics of the C++ language as well as basic data types offered by the language;
♦ the principles of the object-oriented model and its implementation in the C++ language;
♦ the means useful in resolving typical implementation problems with the help of standard C++ language libraries.

C/C++ Certification Program

C++ Institute is recognized as the world’s leading organization offering a high-stakes C and C++ certification program, allowing candidates to test at thousands of accessible and secure Pearson VUE testing centers worldwide. C++ Institute is committed to the development of a global standard in C and C++ certification, which will allow programming specialists, software developers and IT professionals from all over the world to assess and document their programming skills objectively and to gain recognition for their expertise.

Cooperation with Pearson VUE

In 2012, C++ Institute and Pearson VUE, the leader in computer-based testing, established cooperation for the exclusive delivery of a certification program created for the C and C++ programming languages. On the foundations of this cooperation, C++ Institute and Pearson VUE began to provide the first globally available C and C++ testing and certification program.

C++ Institute and Pearson VUE are committed to providing the whole IT community with test and certification programs of the highest quality. We are proud to offer professional certifications designed to provide industry recognition of your knowledge, skills and proficiency in C and C++ programming.