C# Training for Beginners: Programming with C# and .NET

Programming with C#

Whether you are new to C# or switching from another programming language: we show you how to program with C# and current .NET, and spark your enjoyment of programming. Software solutions that once required considerable effort can now be achieved more easily and in less time with C#.

We show you the fastest way to achieve your goals with C#. You gain a good overview and practise with both simple and more demanding tasks. Afterwards, you will be able to create programs independently.

Suitable for

• Software architects
• Software developers
• Newcomers to C# and developers switching from other languages

Prior knowledge

• Basic knowledge of a programming language is an advantage

Format and duration

• 2 days
• Online, conveniently from home
• In our training rooms in Freiburg
• At your premises - only possible from a minimum number of participants

Dates

• Currently on request

Participant materials

• Laptop
• Visual Studio 2026 or 2022 (the Community Edition is sufficient)
• Current .NET SDK (.NET 8 or later)
• Writing materials

Training room

• Projector
• Whiteboard, blackboard or flipchart

Contents of the 2-Day Training: C# - Basics

Day 1

• Overview of day 1
• Concept
  • C# and .NET today
  • From C via Java to C#
• Visual Studio
  • Projects and solutions
  • Editor, compiling and debugging
  • Packages with NuGet
  • Version control with Git
• What .NET offers
  • Desktop with WPF and WinForms
  • Web with ASP.NET Core
  • Data access with Entity Framework Core
  • LINQ
• Syntax
  • Types, variables and constants
  • Conditions and loops
  • Exception handling (try / catch / finally)
  • Arrays and collections
  • Access modifiers
  • Delegates and lambda expressions
• Independent exercises
• Outlook on day 2

Day 2

• Review (training day 1)
• Overview of day 2
• Object orientation
  • Purpose and benefits
  • Classes, methods and properties (get / set)
  • Namespaces
  • Inheritance and polymorphism
  • Interfaces and abstract classes
  • Records
• Practical exercises
• Architecture
  • UML at a glance
  • Separating the user interface from business logic
  • Design patterns
• Practical exercises
• In practice
  • Commenting and coding conventions
  • Defensive programming
  • Working in a team with Scrum
  • Signing and protecting code
• Independent exercises
• Conclusion
• Where can I find more information?

Related training courses

• Advanced C# training course
• WPF training course