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Specialization - 4 course series
This Specialization is intended for all programming enthusiasts, as well as beginners, computer and other scientists, and artificial intelligence enthusiasts seeking to develop their programming skills in the foundational languages of C and C++. Through the four courses — two in C, and two in C++ — you will cover the basics of programming in C and move on to the more advanced C++ semantics and syntax, which will prepare you to apply these skills to a number of higher-level problems using AI algorithms and Monte Carlo evaluation in complex games.
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Learners in this specialization will start coding right from the start. Every module presents ample opportunities for writing programs and finding errors in the learner's own and others' code. Building on their knowledge, learners will demonstrate their understanding of coding in a practice-intensive final assessment.
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Most learners will take roughly 80 hours to complete all four courses.
No prior knowledge is necessary for the Coding for Everyone Specialization.
Knowledge of a programming language — any language — is useful, but not necessary.
Similarly, some graph theory may be useful in the more advanced classes.
The courses in the specialization build off of each other, so the prerequisite for e.g. C++ for C Programmers Part B is the course C++ for C Programmers Part A, and the C courses are a prerequisite for the C++ courses.
Upon completing the Coding for Everyone Specialization, you will be able to:
● Write and debug code in C and C++
● Properly express algorithms and understand how they work
● Be familiar with search algorithm for AI problems
● Code modern Monte Carlo evaluation in complex games
● Do complex route calculations
This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
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Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate, or you can audit it to view the course materials for free. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.
This Specialization doesn't carry university credit, but some universities may choose to accept Specialization Certificates for credit. Check with your institution to learn more.
