OpenEDG C++ Institute

The C++ Institute, managed by OpenEDG, is a non-profit initiative dedicated to promoting C/C++ programming, training new developers, and supporting careers in C/C++ and related technologies. It offers a global framework for curriculum development, skills assessment, and certification exams.

Free online self-study courses are available for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced programmers, reflecting C/C++'s open-source nature. Additionally, the institute provides independent, vendor-neutral certifications in partnership with Pearson VUE, a leader in computer-based testing.

Training and certifications

Open Education and Development Group (OpenEDG) collaborates with Cisco Networking Academy, Pearson VUE, and a network of strategic, education, and testing partners to deliver learning and certification programs for the C/C++ programming language.

Training courses

The C++ Institute courses combine theoretical and practical concepts essential for real-world programming. Featuring quizzes, tests, interactive assessments, and lab exercises, they help transform knowledge into practical skills. Designed by experienced faculty and industry professionals, the courses align with market trends to prepare learners for careers in software development, IT, and related technologies.

Industry certifications

The OpenEDG C++ Institute certification program is built on extensive industry and market research, including Job Task Analyses (JTAs), Training Needs Analyses (TNAs), and Skills Gap Analyses (SGAs). These processes identify the skills and work requirements employers seek in C/C++ programmers. The program also examines the education system to support the training and development of IT specialists, web developers, managers, and aspiring programmers.

Open Education and Development Group (OpenEDG) employs a rigorous, consultation-driven, and competency-focused approach to certification development. Their test design integrates qualitative frameworks, subject-centered patterns, and psychometric modeling, adhering to international standards such as the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing (AERA, APA, NCME), European Test User Standards (EFPA, EAWOP), and the European Test Review Model (EFPA, EAWOP).