Do I need prior programming experience?

No. This course is designed for beginners and assumes no prior programming or C# experience. Every concept is introduced from the ground up with practical examples and guided demonstrations.

Will I learn object-oriented programming?

Yes. Object-oriented programming is a major focus of the course. You will learn how to create classes, work with objects, use encapsulation, inheritance, and interfaces, and apply these concepts to build well-structured applications.

What will I be able to build after completing this course?

By the end of the course, you will be able to develop structured C# console applications that accept user input, process data, use object-oriented programming, manage files, perform asynchronous operations, and validate functionality through unit testing.

Who is this course designed for?

This course is designed for beginners, students, aspiring software developers, career changers, and anyone who wants to build a strong foundation in C# programming before progressing to advanced .NET application development.

Will I receive a certificate upon completion?

Yes. Upon successfully completing the course assessments and practice project, you will receive a Coursera Course Certificate from Edureka, which you can add to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV.

What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Is financial aid available?

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C# Programming Foundations

This course is part of Mastering C# and .NET Development Specialization

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3 modules

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8 hours to complete

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

8 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Apply C# programming concepts to develop console applications using variables, control flow, methods, and object-oriented programming.
Construct maintainable C# applications using collections, lambda expressions, LINQ, and modern language features.
Implement file handling, asynchronous programming, and exception handling to build reliable C# applications.
Evaluate application behaviour through unit testing with xUnit and manage source code using Git and GitHub.

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There are 3 modules in this course

C# is one of the most widely used programming languages for building reliable, maintainable, and scalable applications. This course helps you build a strong foundation in C# by combining core programming concepts with practical, hands-on development.

Throughout this course, you will write and run C# programs, work with variables, data types, operators, decisions, loops, methods, classes, collections, LINQ, modern C# features, file handling, asynchronous programming, testing, and version control. Each concept is reinforced through guided demonstrations that you can follow, pause, replicate, and practise at your own pace. You will also build an Expense Tracker console application, using it to understand how individual C# concepts come together in a complete and structured program. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to: - Write C# programs using variables, data types, operators, user input, decisions, loops, and pattern matching. - Create reusable and maintainable code using methods, debugging techniques, classes, encapsulation, inheritance, and interfaces. - Store, filter, group, and summarize application data using lists, dictionaries, lambda expressions, and LINQ. - Apply modern C# features including records, nullable reference types, exception handling, File I/O, and async and await. - Write unit tests using xUnit and manage source code using Git and GitHub. - Combine the concepts covered throughout the course to build a complete console-based Expense Tracker application. This course is designed for aspiring developers, students, career changers, and beginners who want to build a strong foundation in C# programming before moving into more advanced application development. No prior programming experience is required. Basic familiarity with computers, files, and command-line tools may be helpful, but all required setup and development steps are demonstrated throughout the course. Build the programming skills needed to write clean C# code, solve practical problems, and confidently progress towards advanced C# and .NET development.

Analyze the foundations of C# by examining the .NET runtime, the compilation pipeline, and the structure of a console application. Develop foundational skills by setting up the .NET SDK and VS Code, declaring variables, working with data types and operators, and formatting console input and output. Build practical capabilities by directing execution with conditionals, switch expressions, and pattern matching, and by constructing loop-driven console menus.

What's included

11 videos5 readings4 assignments

11 videosTotal 52 minutes

Specialization Introduction6 minutes
Course Introduction4 minutes
Introduction to C#5 minutes
Setting Up the C# Development Environment 5 minutes
Exploring the VS Code Workspace4 minutes
Variables, Data Types, and Operators in C#5 minutes
Declare Variables, Read Input, and Format Output in C#4 minutes
Build an Interactive Console Calculator in C#4 minutes
If Statements, Loops, and Control Flow in C#5 minutes
If, Else, Switch, and Pattern Matching in C#5 minutes
Build a Console Menu with C# Loops5 minutes

5 readingsTotal 47 minutes

Welcome to C# Programming Foundations7 minutes
Getting Started with C# Development10 minutes
C# Variables, Types, and Operators Explained10 minutes
Control Flow and Logic in C#10 minutes
Summary of C# Essentials10 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 48 minutes

Knowledge Check: C# Essentials30 minutes
C# Basics6 minutes
Variables, Types, and Operators6 minutes
C# Control Flow6 minutes

Implement maintainable C# programs by decomposing logic into reusable methods, applying overloading and scope rules, and following clean code and naming conventions. Apply object-oriented design by modeling domain entities with classes, properties, and constructors, and extending behavior through inheritance and interfaces. Develop data-handling and diagnostic skills by managing lists and dictionaries, querying data with lambdas and LINQ, and isolating defects using breakpoints, step-through execution, and watch windows.

What's included

9 videos4 readings4 assignments

9 videosTotal 49 minutes

Methods, Scope, Clean Code, and Naming in C#5 minutes
Write Reusable Methods and Use Method Overloading in C#6 minutes
Debug C# Code with Breakpoints, Step-Through, and Watch6 minutes
Classes, Encapsulation, Inheritance, and Interfaces in C#5 minutes
Model Expense and Category Classes with Properties and Constructors6 minutes
Apply Inheritance and Interfaces in a C# Expense Tracker6 minutes
Lists, Dictionaries, Lambdas, and LINQ in C#5 minutes
Store and Manage Expenses with C# Collections and Lambdas5 minutes
Filter, Group, and Summarize Data with LINQ in C#6 minutes

4 readingsTotal 40 minutes

C# Methods, Clean Code, and Debugging Techniques10 minutes
OOP Concepts in C# – Classes, Inheritance, and Interfaces10 minutes
C# Collections, Lambdas, and LINQ Explained10 minutes
Summary of Building Blocks of Real Programs10 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 48 minutes

Knowledge Check: Building Blocks of Real Programs30 minutes
C# Methods and Debugging6 minutes
Object-Oriented Programming in C#6 minutes
C# Collections and LINQ6 minutes

Analyze the modern C# feature set by applying records, pattern matching, and nullable reference types, and designing resilient error handling with try, catch, finally, and custom exceptions. Develop persistence and responsiveness skills by reading and writing data with File I/O and performing non-blocking operations with async and await. Deploy professional practices by writing unit tests with xUnit, managing code with Git and GitHub, and integrating every concept into a complete Expense Tracker capstone application.

What's included

11 videos5 readings5 assignments

11 videosTotal 57 minutes

Records, Pattern Matching, Nullability, and Exceptions in C#5 minutes
Use Records, Pattern Matching, and Nullable References in C#5 minutes
Exception Handling with Try, Catch, Finally, and Custom Exceptions5 minutes
File I/O and Async/Await Programming in C#6 minutes
Write and Read Expense Data Using File I/O in C#5 minutes
Save and Load Data Asynchronously with Async/Await in C#5 minutes
Unit Testing with xUnit and Version Control with Git5 minutes
Write xUnit Tests and Manage Code with Git and GitHub7 minutes
Expense Tracker Capstone – Application Foundation6 minutes
Expense Tracker Capstone – Application Completion6 minutes
Course Summary3 minutes

5 readingsTotal 50 minutes

Modern C# Features and Exception Handling10 minutes
File I/O and Asynchronous Programming in C#10 minutes
Unit Testing, Git, and Capstone Project Guide10 minutes
Summary of Object-Oriented Programming in C#10 minutes
Practice Project: Building a Real-World Expense Tracker Console Application in C#10 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 78 minutes

Knowledge Check: Object-Oriented Programming in C#30 minutes
End Course Knowledge Check: C# Programming Foundations30 minutes
C# Modern Features and Error Handling6 minutes
C# File I/O and Async6 minutes
Testing, Git, and Capstone Review6 minutes

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Frequently asked questions

C# is a modern, object-oriented programming language developed by Microsoft. It is widely used for building desktop applications, web applications, cloud services, games, and enterprise software. Learning C# provides a strong programming foundation and prepares you for advanced .NET development.

Yes. Throughout the course, you will build an Expense Tracker console application. As you learn new concepts, you will apply them directly to the project, helping you understand how individual programming concepts come together in a complete application.

Yes. This course follows a hands-on, follow-along approach. Each concept is demonstrated step by step through practical coding exercises that you can replicate in your own development environment. You are encouraged to pause, practise, and experiment with the code as you progress.

To access course materials, assignments, and earn a Certificate, you'll need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. Eligible learners may also have the option to start with a Free Trial. Some courses may also offer a Full Course, No Certificate option. This lets you access course materials, submit required assessments, and receive a final grade, but you won't be able to earn or purchase a Certificate.