Master C# Programming - An Introduction to .Net Core
Introduction to C# - A Beginner's Guide to Programming in .Net Core & C#
Updated on Feb, 2026
Language - English
Programming,Programming Languages,C#
Lectures -43
Resources -38
Duration -3 hours
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Course Description
Taught by industry veteran Chuck McCullough, whose programming courses are used internally at Microsoft, this training combines clear explanations with practical coding labs to help you quickly gain confidence writing real C# code. With over 30 years of professional development and global training experience, Chuck guides you step‑by‑step through the core building blocks every C# developer must master.
This course is fully aligned with .NET Core, and all examples, exercises, and labs run on your local machine—ensuring you gain real, job‑ready experience.
What You’ll Learn
- Core C# syntax, rules, and programming structure
- Working with data types, variables, and operators
- Implementing loops, conditionals, and control flow
- Managing data using arrays, structs, and custom types
- Building object‑oriented programs with classes and methods
- Applying best practices used in modern .NET development
- Preparing for advanced C# topics like inheritance, interfaces, and generics
Why This Course Stands Out
- Taught by a developer whose courses train Microsoft engineers
- Trusted by thousands of students, corporations, government agencies, and military teams worldwide
- Hands‑on labs that reinforce learning through real coding practice
- Clear, beginner‑friendly explanations with professional‑grade examples
- Perfect starting point for becoming a professional C# developer
Who Should Take This Course
- Beginners learning programming for the first time
- Developers moving from scripting languages to a full OOP language
- Students preparing for more advanced C# or .NET courses
- Anyone wanting a strong foundation in modern Microsoft development tools
Goals
By the end of this course, you will be able to:- Understand the core principles of .NET Core development and how modern C# applications are structured.
- Apply the fundamental syntax, rules, and programming patterns of the C# language to build real applications.
- Work confidently with variables, data types, operators, loops, conditionals, arrays, structs, and classes—the essential building blocks of C#.
- Build and run hands‑on projects using Visual Studio and local development tools to reinforce practical, job‑ready skills.
- Prepare for more advanced C# topics such as inheritance, interfaces, generics, and object‑oriented design patterns.
Prerequisites
- Basic Computer Fundamentals
- Visual Studio Community (or professional)
- Some experience in computer programming
Curriculum
Check out the detailed breakdown of what’s inside the course
Introduction
4 Lectures
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Introduction
01:52
01:52
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Meet your Tutor
01:04
01:04
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C# and Visual Studio Overview
08:21
08:21
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Working with Hands-On Labs
C# Basics
9 Lectures
Data Structures
4 Lectures
Classes
19 Lectures
Comprehensive Lab
7 Lectures
Instructor Details
Chuck McCullough
About me
Chuck is a professional software developer with over 30 years of experience. He began his career developing C applications for a large client in the financial industry.
In 1989, Chuck joined IBM developing and testing APIs for a large project. Most of this work was in C++.
In 1992, Chuck started McCullough & Associates, a professional services and training organization. Since then, M&A has provided development and training services to companies, governments, and universities around the world.
As a software architect, Chuck is proficient in Java, C#, C++ and many other languages and platforms. He is a strong practitioner of best practices, such as test-driven, iterative, pattern rich object-oriented application development.
Chuck has trained thousands of developers all over the world.
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