Online Courses

Introduction

Learning .NET development through online courses offers flexibility and a wealth of resources. This tutorial provides an overview of some of the best available online courses for .NET development. We will cover course content, providers, and how to access these courses.

Pluralsight

Pluralsight offers a comprehensive .NET Core path, which includes various courses ranging from beginner to advanced levels.

Example: Accessing Pluralsight .NET Core Path

1. Visit the Pluralsight website: 
Link: [Pluralsight .NET Core Path](https://www.pluralsight.com/paths/dotnet-core)

2. Sign up for a subscription or start a free trial.

3. Browse through the available courses and select one based on your current skill level.

4. Start learning through video lectures, hands-on labs, and quizzes.

Udemy

Udemy offers a variety of courses on .NET development, including both free and paid options. One highly recommended course is "Complete Guide to ASP.NET Core MVC".

Example: Accessing Udemy .NET Course

1. Visit the Udemy website: 
Link: [Udemy ASP.NET Core MVC](https://www.udemy.com/course/complete-guide-to-aspnet-core-mvc/)

2. Purchase the course or check for available discounts.

3. Enroll in the course and start learning through video lectures and practical assignments.

Coursera

Coursera provides .NET courses in collaboration with top universities and organizations. One popular course is "Introduction to .NET" by Microsoft.

Example: Accessing Coursera .NET Course

1. Visit the Coursera website:
Link: [Coursera Introduction to .NET](https://www.coursera.org/learn/introduction-to-net)

2. Enroll in the course (free for audit or paid for certification).

3. Access the course content, including video lectures, readings, and quizzes.

edX

edX offers .NET development courses from reputable institutions. The "Developing Cloud Applications with .NET" course by Microsoft is highly recommended.

Example: Accessing edX .NET Course

1. Visit the edX website:
Link: [edX Developing Cloud Applications with .NET](https://www.edx.org/course/developing-cloud-applications-with-net)

2. Enroll in the course (free for audit or paid for certification).

3. Follow the structured learning path, including video lectures, practical labs, and assessments.

LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning provides a wide range of .NET development courses, including "ASP.NET Core: Building a Full-Stack App" by Microsoft.

Example: Accessing LinkedIn Learning .NET Course

1. Visit the LinkedIn Learning website:
Link: [LinkedIn Learning ASP.NET Core](https://www.linkedin.com/learning/asp-dot-net-core-building-a-full-stack-app)

2. Sign up for a subscription or start a free trial.

3. Access the course content, including video lectures, exercise files, and quizzes.

Microsoft Learn

Microsoft Learn offers free, self-paced learning paths and modules for .NET development, designed by Microsoft experts.

Example: Accessing Microsoft Learn .NET Modules

1. Visit the Microsoft Learn website:
Link: [Microsoft Learn .NET](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/dotnet/)

2. Browse through the available learning paths and modules.

3. Select a module and start learning through interactive tutorials, hands-on labs, and assessments.

Conclusion

There are numerous online courses available for .NET development, each offering unique features and benefits. This tutorial has provided an overview of some of the top platforms and courses to help you get started on your .NET learning journey. Choose the one that best fits your learning style and start developing your .NET skills today.