
Full course description
W3Schools C++ certification exam
Do you already know C++? If so, with W3Schools you can take the exam only and get certified faster. There is no need to complete all course modules before the exam.
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Upgrade your CV by documenting your C++ knowledge with the W3Schools C++ certification.
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Exam overview
Exam fee: $45
Certification: Certified C++ Developer
Exam level: Foundational
Number of questions: 50
Requirement to pass: 75% correct answers
Time limit: 50 minutes
Number of attempts to pass: Two
Exam deadline: None
Certification Expiration: None
Format: Online, multiple choice
How does it work?
Step 1: Exam enrollment
Enroll by paying the exam fee and gain access to take the exam whenever fits you well. There is no deadline to take the exam.
Need some preparation? All questions in the exam are based on the content of W3schools' C++ tutorial.
We recommend the following tutorial, quiz and exercises:
Step 2: Take the exam
Upon enrollment, you will get access to take 2 exam attempts at your most convenient time to test your C++ knowledge.
Immediately after completing the exam, you will be informed of your score and of your pass/fail status.
If you fail, or want to improve your score, you can take the exam one more time. The best result of the two attempts will count.
Step 3: Become C++ certified
Achieve at least 75% correct answers to pass the exam and become Certified C++ Developer.
Each certificate gets a unique link that can be shared with others.
Validate your certification with the link or QR code.
Certificate of completion preview:
Step 4: Share your achievement
Upgrade your CV as well as your LinkedIn profile and share your achievement with the world. With W3schools is as easy as a, b, c.
Just go to 'My certificates' in your personal area and you would be able to add as well as share your certificate in LinkedIn with just one click!
My certificates preview:
Check out what it looks like in this example!
Share your certificate on LinkedIn in the Certifications section in just one click.
Certification course option
You are in the standalone C++ certification exam page.
If you are new to C++ and would like to follow all C++ course materials instead, including the certification exam, you can find it here: