Build a strong foundation in C# and .NET programming through practical, beginner-friendly lessons. You'll use Visual Studio to create C# projects, explore console, Windows, and web applications, and build reusable class libraries.

C# Programming Fundamentals for Beginners
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8 hours to complete
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What you'll learn
Create C# projects in Visual Studio, build reusable class libraries, and apply object-oriented programming concepts.
Implement inheritance, polymorphism, arrays, loops, and debugging techniques to develop and troubleshoot C# code.
Handle exceptions, create custom exceptions, implement abstract classes and interfaces, and explore C# and Visual Basic .NET interoperability.
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November 2026
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16 assignments
Taught in English
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