C++ Online Programming Course Testimonials

I learned about this course through the Quantitative Investment Association at our school. At that time, I was chatting with my colleagues and we mentioned how slow Monte Carlo simulations are when using Python. They recommended that I learn C++, especially the C++ course on QuantNet. Overall, the experience has been great! I have learned many important programming concepts and made new strides in my journey into quantitative finance.
 
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I learned about this course through the Quantitative Investment Association at our school. At that time, I was chatting with my colleagues and we mentioned how slow Monte Carlo simulations are when using Python. They recommended that I learn C++, especially the C++ course on QuantNet. Overall, the experience has been great! I have learned many important programming concepts and made new strides in my journey into quantitative finance.
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But maybe parallel MC ? Also done in Advanced QN C++.

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I had a really good experience throughout the entire course. I came in with zero formal training in programming, and now I feel that I have a good understanding. The course forum was very valuable, as well as the TA's feedback. I definitely recommend this course for those looking to learn C++ with a focus on Financial Engineering applications.

I took this course in preparation for applying to Financial Engineering programs, and found it directly through QuantNet.
 
I found the course through the Baruch MFE program. The course helped me to understand the concepts of OOP and generic programming quite smoothly, especially through the exercises, which are extremely well designed. Before the course I had little programming experience and was especially afraid of OOP, but now it seems like an easy concept.
 
The course material is well-structured and Prof. Duffy is able to deliver them well and combines with his own experience.
The TAs are really helpful and provide feedback fast.
The general timeline is good and the workload is just right.
This course really equips me with basic concepts and fundamentals of C++ programming.
 
The course is very well-structured, and did a great job in teaching us c++ programming for beginners. I found the course as I was looking for extracurricular courses to learn solely about more programming languages, and I decided to take the course because it is widely recognised by many grad schools, and because I want to switch major from stat to financial engineering. I find the course very helpful! Thank you!
 
I found the course a while ago and always considered doing it if I were to go for an MFE but didn't start it until recently. I always heard C++ was key in the financial industry, and after completing a module on computer graphics using C and C++, I wanted to broaden my knowledge on this and explore financial applications.
I found the course very informative and theoretical, however, not lacking in practical experience. I believe after completing I am more prepared for MFE interviews, which are fast approaching, and I now also understand programming and OO programming a lot better. This is also due to the helpful TA's who always replied and aimed to help me with any queries I had on the forum.
 
I found this course extremely helpful. I thought I knew C++ decently well, but I was utterly wrong. It covered the material in depth, precisely what I was looking for. The exercises and lectures solidified the more complex subjects and provided practice. Having homework that the TA grades was also lovely, as I was more aware of the code quality and the patterns I use to design my programs. I took this course because I'm starting a quantitative finance program in the fall, and I wanted to be extra prepared for the programming aspect. Some MFE programs recommended this course as prep, so I figured I'd take it.
 
The course offers a lot of breadth and a fair amount of depth. I'm an economist who has fallen in love with coding all these years, and C++ has able been someone on my resume I lacked and I always wanted to learn. So now I know some C++ and maybe this will make the industry transition a bit easier for me.
 
I decided o take the course for MFE program entry requirement. The course was overall very helpful, provided critical knowledge for Intro into CPP as well as helping me getting thru some basic question in interviews.
Experience is nice, TA very helpful. Forum has plenty useful links.
 
I enrolled in this course for my graduate school application and spent about six weeks working through the material. At first, the forum format felt unfamiliar—I even had trouble locating the homework, and setting up the environments (Windows/Visual Studio or macOS/Xcode) was a nightmare for someone new to C++. I’d strongly suggest the TAs create short setup tutorials (about 7–8 minutes each) for both platforms; a video walkthrough would save beginners countless hours. Once I past the initial hurdles, though, the journey becomes smooth—getting started really is half the battle. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed this course: in under two months, I went from zero C++ experience to writing basic option-pricing models. It’s been time well spent. Thanks to everyone who helped along the way!
 
My experience has overall been positive, I found the material useful and the forum is of great assistance throughout the course. I found this course via a friend who took it last year and advised me to do it to boost my cv.
 
I took the course as a prerequisite for applying to the Baruch MFE program. Throughout the course, I gained valuable new tools and can confidently attest to the program's high standards.
 
I think this course is excellent, and it provides me with great overview of the C++ language, especially the financial application part. I took the course to complement my programming skills.
 
I did not take any C++ in my undergraduate school, so I took this course to complement my C++ capability to make me well prepared for quant recruiting.
 
I think this course is very good; it has given me a preliminary understanding of the C++ language. I learned about this certificate from my classmates and online, and I want to use it for my application to a Master's program in Financial Engineering. My purpose in obtaining this certificate is to improve my C++ proficiency so that I can make some contributions in both the tech and financial engineering fields.
 
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