C# (C Sharp) is Microsoft flagship programming language, hence its popularity in the tech industry. Used by a large and growing number of professionals, it helps when building all kinds of applications.

A frequently asked question is, where do I start with C#, what are the best free courses?

Here are a few suggestions.

 

Microsoft Virtual Academy 
C# fundamentals for absolute beginners. Step through 24 practical and easy-to-understand C# training episodes. Tune in to learn the basics of the C# language, and learn to apply them in your programming endeavors, like video games, mobile environments, and client apps.

 

learncs.org 
Free interactive C# tutorial. Whether you are an experienced programmer or not, this website is intended for everyone who wishes to learn the C# programming language. There is no need to download anything, just click on the chapter you wish to begin from, and follow the instructions.

 

Solo Learn 
The best way to learn to code is to code. Gain an understanding of C# concepts by going through short interactive texts and follow-up fun quizzes. Their beautifully designed code editor lets you make changes to existing code or write and run your own custom code and see the output on your mobile device. You can code while going through the core lessons or as a stand-alone learning activity. The more you play, the better you get!

 

Codeasy 
A free interactive online course for learning to program C# language. It is designed for absolute beginners and does not require any prior knowledge to start. It is really fun to learn with Codeasy just by reading an adventure story about fighting machines in the future. While reading, the user meets challenges, which require real coding to solve. User can write code directly on the website. The course consists of chapters, like a real book. Each chapter has several tasks to solve by coding. The final goal is to become a programmer and to save the world.


Visual Studio Dev Essentials 
Free tools and free training. Free access to technical training from industry leaders such as Pluralsight, Wintellect, and Xamarin University.

 

Channel 9 
A Microsoft community site for Microsoft customers. It hosts video channels, discussions, podcasts, screencasts and interviews. This includes courses like C# Fundamentals for Absolute Beginners.

 

Bonus : Top Youtube playlists and tutorials on C#
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