C/C++ certificates

FrunkAdita · September 12th, 2005, 11:03 am

Does anyone know of a C/C++ certificate that companies in the financial world will acknowledge and for which the test doesn't cost too much (less than 150$ let's say)?

DominicConnor · September 12th, 2005, 11:08 am

Well there's the CQF cert in C++...But is rather more than your $150 budget, since you get taught as well.Generally, exam-only certificates aren't recognised by firms, though individual managers have views.The least awful exam-only is at Brainbench.comIt's particular horror is that it is multiple choice, which makes it cheap. It tests what you know, but now what you can do.If you're good at quant style C++, but somehow feel unrecognised, send me your CV.

FrunkAdita · September 12th, 2005, 1:59 pm

Thank you for your opinion.Actually, I'm still a student (engineering school + French Master in Fi Math). Thus, there is no question of feeling "unrecognised" (yet ?), and it probably explains why I wouldn't want to spend too much on the certificate.I don't have much experience of quant style C++, that's why I thought a certificate would be helpful. Anyway, if exam-only certificates aren't recognised by firms, I won't bother to take one. Anyway, how do they test the C/C++ proficiency of an entry level applicant ? of a student looking for a 6 month graduate program ?

DominicConnor · September 12th, 2005, 7:12 pm

Which kind of 6 month are you looking for ?Probably the most common test is Brainbench. But interviewers ask a hugely different set of questions varying from asking you to create an exception safe assignment operator to "oh I see you've done C++, good."PM me your email, and I'll send you the lecture notes for "C++ for interviews". Best to use it as a measure of your level, rather than as a cram paper.

math9 · September 13th, 2005, 10:18 am

gentleautaumn · September 13th, 2005, 11:40 am

Me too at "designolle@gmail.com".Thanks in advance.

madmax · September 13th, 2005, 11:49 am

Dominic, why not put your notes on the file share ? Otherwise you will get bombarded with the same request.if you are not willing to do it but still agrees to send them to me, here is my email: cheers.mate@ntlworld.com

migalley · September 13th, 2005, 11:49 am

Can you post it here on the thread?

Quixote · September 13th, 2005, 12:59 pm

I was wondering if I could get a copy of it too, my email is herrsoto@gmail.com

player · September 13th, 2005, 1:04 pm

are these notes not posted already on the website..see file share??

math9 · September 15th, 2005, 10:11 am

angelique · September 15th, 2005, 11:50 am

Could someone tell me how to search the file share? There are >1000 files in there.Otherwise, I would like to receive a copy please at voldange@gmail.com.

player · September 15th, 2005, 1:07 pm

Go to articles and the paper is there written by DCFC..It a bit hard to follow without the audio

javahs · September 16th, 2005, 12:03 am

can i get a copy for "c++ interviews" my email is javahs@yahoo.comappreciated!

angelique · September 16th, 2005, 9:21 am

QuoteOriginally posted by: playerGo to articles and the paper is there written by DCFC..It a bit hard to follow without the audioI found the article, thanks. It was helpful, and I was able to follow even without the audio, but I don't think it is the same paper that is mentioned in this thread, "C++ for Interviews".