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Free course on Microsoft Learn
C# for Beginners
12 hours 4.7(18,000 reviews)Free
Microsoft's C# for Beginners is a free video course teaching C# fundamentals: syntax, variables, loops, functions, and object-oriented programming. The course is on Microsoft Learn, Microsoft's official learning platform. After finishing, you understand C# and can write simple programs. C# is the language of the .NET ecosystem, used for Windows apps, web development (ASP.NET), game development (Unity), and cloud applications. The main limitation: the course is introductory. For real development, you need a framework (ASP.NET for web, Unity for games).
C# is used by 29.9% of professional developers and is one of the most in-demand languages for .NET and game development (source: Stack Overflow Developer Survey 2025).
About This Course
Microsoft Learn's official C# learning path. Covers syntax, variables, methods, classes, collections, LINQ, and async programming through interactive browser-based exercises. Free and earns a Microsoft achievement on completion.
Course Details
- Platform
- Microsoft Learn
- Language
- C#
- Level
- beginner
- Duration
- 12h
- Certificate
- Yes, included
- Cost
- Free
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Microsoft's C# course free?
Yes, completely free on Microsoft Learn.
Do I need experience?
No, it's beginner-level and assumes no prior C# knowledge.
What's the difference between C# and Java?
Similar syntax and concepts. C# is more modern with features like LINQ. C# runs on .NET (Microsoft), Java on the JVM.
After C# basics, what's next?
ASP.NET Core for web development, Unity for game development, or Azure for cloud apps.
Is C# worth learning?
Yes, especially if you're interested in .NET, game dev with Unity, or Windows applications.
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