Where to start learning programming (for a machine builder)?

Question

C++ / C#

I work as a turner in a factory. The prospects for an increase loomed (from production to a design bureau). We set a condition - technical English, CAD and some kind of programming language (not necessary, but it will be a plus).
The language was advised to me C ++, and CAD was told that it is better to start learning with Compass3D.
And as a matter of fact questions:
1) Whether correctly to me have advised?
2) If I'm Compass3D, I think I'll learn it. But what about C++? I don't even know where to start learning it...

Answer 1

Tin as it is.
Surely 95% percent of your designers do not know more than one PL.
In addition (in my opinion), it is not the designer's task to program CNC machines. This is the task of specially trained people. Sometimes this task is performed by a technologist. Look here .
How will your knowledge of the language be tested?
If you start learning C++, then if you have a great desire, craving for knowledge, having a teacher, writing something useful for 8 hours a day, you will begin to navigate a little in six months. Without practical application, knowledge does not fit.
If you need certificates, there are courses, you will complete them in 3 months. Itself such transited on With ++.
I also took a 5 day Python course. Ran the tops, issued a diploma. Maybe this is enough for you.
Find out who and on the basis of what data will make a decision on your employment.
You may be able to take courses from the enterprise, that would be a great option.
Maybe they will hire you as an intern in exchange for your burning eyes and a promise to master the necessary tools as quickly as possible.
Those. your task is not "to learn C ++, Compass and English as quickly as possible", but "how to make sure that they get hired in KB".

Answer 2

From CAD, I advise you to look at SolidWorks. At least reviews of what she is capable of.
The purpose of learning a programming language is not entirely clear. Ask for what exactly you will need programming. Better yet, go to this department and look, ask around what your future colleagues are working with, and learn the same.
If you only need programming to write small scripts for handy tasks, then I advise you to look at something with a low entry threshold, for example, Basic or Python. As a variant of Microsoft Small Basic.

Answer 3

This is the whole of Russia. Maybe it will work! Let's take a chance! Who does not take risks does not drink champagne! In the 90s we could and now we can! I'm a goofy nerd to learn! Huyak-huyak and let's go! You haven’t programmed in your life, but are you going to KB? And what will you do there? Rockets? Aircraft? Trains? Cars? Go turner to KB.