It certainly wouldn't be a course in C++ from your local community college...
...Myself I only went to a 2 year technical college
Serious BS.
Our local community college is turning out better job candidates then our State University.
I do agree that a heavy background in math and physics can help (especially in the business this guy is in).
But even after a four year degree, you better hit the ground running, because most of your education going to occur after college.