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No, you cannot take this course for free. 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. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.

Will I earn university credit for completing the Specialization?

This Specialization doesn't carry university credit, but some universities may choose to accept Specialization Certificates for credit. Check with your institution to learn more.

C# 13 and .NET 9 – Cross-Platform Development Fundamentals Specialization

C# 13 and .NET 9 – Cross-Platform Development Fundamentals Specialization

Learn C#, .NET, ASP.NET Core, Blazor.

Gain expertise in C#, .NET types, web apps, and data handling

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3 course series

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4 weeks to complete

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3 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Discover new .NET 9 features like flexible params and LINQ enhancements
Leverage ASP.NET Core 9 for optimized static assets and OpenAPI generation
Utilize native AOT for faster startup and reduced memory usage

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Specialization - 3 course series

This Specialization guides learners through a structured journey in C# and .NET development, progressing from foundational programming to modern web development. The first course introduces C# syntax, object-oriented principles, exception handling, and function creation, building a solid programming foundation.

The second course expands skills into .NET ecosystem usage, covering common types, data handling with files and streams, serialization, Entity Framework Core, and LINQ for querying and manipulating data. This progression ensures learners can build robust and maintainable applications.

The final course focuses on modern web development using .NET technologies. Learners explore ASP.NET Core for building websites, Blazor for interactive web components, and integrating web services, equipping them to create complete, real-world web applications using industry-standard tools and practices.

Applied Learning Project

Applied practice activities integrated throughout the courses provide structured opportunities for learners to apply key concepts and methods in realistic contexts. Through guided analysis, reflection, and skill application, participants engage with authentic challenges aligned to the subject matter and develop practical competence in solving domain-relevant problems.

C# Fundamentals Programming Basics & Object-Oriented Design

Course 1, 11 hours

What you'll learn

Write and debug C# programs with proper flow control and exception handling.
Apply object-oriented programming principles to create custom types and classes.
Implement interfaces and inheritance to design structured, reusable code.

C# in Practice: Working with .NET Types, Data, and LINQ

Course 2, 7 hours

What you'll learn

Package, distribute, and manage .NET types in practical applications.
Work with files, streams, serialization, and Entity Framework Core efficiently.
Query and manipulate data using LINQ for clean, readable code.

Modern Web Development with C#: ASP.NET & Blazor

Course 3, 4 hours

What you'll learn

Build websites using ASP.NET Core with professional coding practices.
Create interactive web components and UI elements using Blazor.
Develop and consume web services for dynamic, data-driven applications.

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Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.