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Learn C# for Beginners Crash Course (Udemy.com)

Obtain C# Programming Language Skills With This C# Tutorial. Acquire Essentials Skills To Get a C# Developer Job Today.

Created by: Tim Buchalka

Last updated April 2025

Our take

Based on the ratings of 2,371 students, a sample of their written reviews and the syllabus, as the course stood in April 2025. No course pays to be reviewed.

This is Tim Buchalka's short C# starter: about 13 hours, 157 lectures and 11 sections. It begins with installing Visual Studio, with notes for Mac and for Linux users on Visual Studio Code. Then it moves through variables, console input, loops, conditionals, methods, operators, strings and a first look at classes. The pitch is absolute beginners, and the pace suits them. Still, the reviews suggest it works best for people who already know another language and want C# syntax without a long detour.

Reviewers like the teaching. They call Tim clear and concise, with a good balance between hand holding and making learners think. One singles out the exercise of taking badly written code and debugging it. The big complaint is that the course is unfinished. It stops in section 11 just as classes get interesting, and a promised try and catch section never showed up. Some say the OOP material feels rushed or vague, the Visual Studio screens look dated, and there are no coding exercises to check your work.

Of 2,371 ratings, 1,303 are five stars and only 44 are one or two stars, so most people are happy with what is there. The course was last updated in April 2025, but reviewers still report the missing content. Treat it as a solid first half of C#. If you want OOP, exceptions and practice problems, plan on a second course. One reviewer prefers Tim's Java course for its exercises.

Best forPeople who already code in Java, C or C++ and want C# syntax and Visual Studio basics quickly.
Skip it ifYou want a finished course that covers OOP and exceptions, with exercises that check your answers.

Pros

  • Tim's teaching is described as clear and concise, with a good balance of hand holding and challenge
  • Debugging and refactoring badly written code is a real skill that many beginner courses skip
  • Covers install steps for Windows and Mac, with Visual Studio Code suggested for Linux
  • Maps well onto Java, C and other languages, so experienced coders pick up C# syntax fast

Cons

  • Unfinished: it ends in section 11 and the promised extra content, including try and catch, never arrived
  • OOP and classes get thin, rushed treatment, and several reviewers wanted more on them
  • No coding exercises, and the Visual Studio screens have aged since the videos were recorded
The instructor is clear, concise, and insightful. His teaching style involves the right balance between hand holding and encouraging critical thinking through the challenges.
Claude Fisher III, a student

Labeled beginner, and fine for first-timers, but it fits best if you know some programming already.

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What you will learn

  • Learn the core C# skills needed to apply for C# developer positions in just 10 hours.
  • Have a fundamental understanding of the C# programming language.
  • Understand how to create your own C# programs.
  • Have the skills and understanding of C# to confidently apply for Microsoft C# programming jobs.
  • Acquired the pre-requisite C# skills to move into specific advanced branches - ASP .NET, .NET Framework, Unity Game development etc
  • Be able to demonstrate industry best practices in the C# code you write.
  • Obtain a solid understanding of what debugging and refactoring is and how to do it.

Course content

11 sections · 157 lectures · 13 hours of video 9 quizzes, 6 articles

  1. 1Mastering C# Fundamentals: Course Overview and Essential Tools Setup 6 free previews16 lectures · 1 quiz · 1.2 hours
  2. 2C# Coding Fundamentals: Variables, Types, Input/Output, and Basic Syntax 1 free preview12 lectures · 1 quiz · 53 min
  3. 3Mastering C# Console Input and Output: ReadKey, ReadLine, Formatting 1 free preview10 lectures · 1 quiz · 52 min
  4. 4Comprehensive Guide to C# Types, Operations, and Introductory Concepts 2 free previews19 lectures · 1 quiz · 1.7 hours
  5. 5Mastering C# Loop Control: For, While, and Do-While Loop Techniques16 lectures · 1 quiz · 1.4 hours
  6. 6Mastering C# Conditionals: if/else and switch Statements18 lectures · 1 quiz · 1.1 hours
  7. 7Mastering C# Methods: Parameters, Arguments, and Flow Control21 lectures · 1 quiz · 1.8 hours
  8. 8C# Operators: Arithmetic, Relational, and Logical Operations10 lectures · 1 quiz · 50 min
  9. 9C# String Manipulation: Mastering Techniques19 lectures · 1 quiz · 1.8 hours
  10. 10C# Classes: Design, OOP, and Implementation14 lectures · 1.2 hours

Who it is for

The instructor says it suits

  • This course is perfect for absolute beginners with no previous programming experience.
  • It's also great if you know an existing programming language like Java and want to become skilled in C#.
  • Unity game developers who want to understand C# in more detail to help write games.
  • Xamarin developers wanting to become more proficient with C#.

What you need before you start

  • A Windows computer, or a Mac so that the free Microsoft Visual Studio IDE can be downloaded and install (full instructions included).
  • An open mind to learn something new and exciting which may make a huge difference in your future career.
  • Linux users: Visual studio is not available for your platform, but you can follow along with Visual Studio Code.

How it compares

Against the other 194 rated Udemy courses in C# on CourseDuck:

  • Rating4.6 out of 5higher than 76% of them
  • Reviews2,371#26 of 195 by number of reviews
  • Length12.9 hourslonger than 77% of them
  • Last updatedApril 2025more recently than 72% of them

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Course Description

If you are like most people wanting to learn a programming language, you don't have much spare time.  What time you have is extremely valuable.   What you need is a course that will teach the essential C# programming skills quickly.

Think of a word processing program like Microsoft word - it has lots of advanced features that most people never use.   It's the same with computer programming.  A typical programming language has many parts that rarely get used, and a lot of what is taught in a typical computer course or textbook never gets used in the real world by professional developers.

So why learn it all?  It makes much more sense to learn just want you need to learn to become productive, and be then able to apply for C# developer positions.   If you really want to learn these other parts of the language, then you can later, and its highly likely you will pick it up faster anyway at that point because of the skills you have already learned.

That's what this course is all about - giving you the skills you need quickly without any fluff or useless information.

The course is aimed at complete beginners.  No previous experience is necessary or assumed. If you are coming from another programming language like Java or C++, then you will also feel right at home here, and you can skip any of the introductory parts if you wish.  But keep in mind there are subtle differences in C# compared to Java, so it's probably a good idea to watch all videos anyway.

Here is a review from a student in this course.

"Just like any other course thought by Tim Buchalka, the course is excellent!!!!" - Jean Uwumuremyi

Here is what a student said about another of the instructors courses.

"I am a newbie to programming but have an interest in learning and finding ways to perhaps apply data analysis in my current or perhaps future jobs. This course on Python gave me an awesome comprehensive base as a new programmer and I really enjoyed Tim's manner and the pace of the lectures!" - Michael Jareo

What will you learn in the course?

You will learn about many important C# code concepts including.

  • Creating a C# basic program

  • All about the C# compiler

  • Answers to questions like What is a C# class, What is a C# property, how do you use a C# namespace and so on.

  • But importantly how to debug and refactor C# code, and how to get the best out of Microsoft's Visual Studio which is used in the course - We include tips and installation videos covering both Windows and Mac.  And Visual Studio Code is also discussed for linux users who do not have native version of Visual Studio available to them.

  • Check out the curriculum on this page for a list of what is covered in the course.

Along the way we will work with a lot of C# example code.  We'll start with badly written code, and go through it thoroughly to improve it and make it bug free.  This is an essential skill and you will learn that in this course.

The course uses a combination of small snippets of code, and then larger real world projects that you can run and edit and improve - you will learn how to think as a programmer and how to make the most out of the c# programming language.

What about course updates?

The course will get regular updates - We already have a document in the course that outlines what content is still to be added - We envisage it will be around sixteen hours once done.

The instructors have built up a good history of updating their courses in the past on Udemy and this will continue in this course.

What about the instructors?

Your instructors Tim and Jean-Paul have a combined 70 years of professional software development experience between them.  They have worked for prestigious  companies such as IBM, Mitsubishi, Fujitsu and Saab. Their professional experience means you are learning from true experts with real commercial programming experience.

Their other courses on Udemy have attracted hundreds of thousands of students and tens of thousands of reviews - they have an enviable record of creating courses that teach people what they need to learn to become productive and successful programmers.  Many of their students have applied for and obtained programming jobs after going through their training.

Here is another comment from a student in another of the instructors courses.

"I messaged once a few months ago when finishing you Java course on how it helped me also as a refresher on my c# skills.  Long story short, the owner of the Software Development company I work for now, after seeing my skills by accident, he asked me if I was looking for a job, I said not really but I would be interested in seeing what all was about, he asked for my resume,  set up an interview and he made me a quick test to see how far I was skill-wise and I finished the test with flying colors. He offered me a long term full time job right on the spot with a starting salary superior to what I was doing ($70,000 USD/yr to start and $75,000 USD/yr after six months if everything goes fine), really nice hours and benefits. So now I am coding with a real purpose and what I was doing for free in my free time, now is earning me a living, I've been working there for a month now and it has been great for them and for me. " - Miguel Lara

What about if you have questions?

As if this course wasn’t complete enough, Tim and Jean-Paul offer full support, answering any questions you have 7 days a week (whereas many instructors answer just once per week, or not at all).

This means you’ll never find yourself stuck on one lesson for days on end. With their hand-holding guidance, you’ll progress smoothly through this course without any major roadblocks.

Student Quote: "In the course there are several challenges, and when in need of a hint; questions asked are replied swift and elaborate. Feels like one-on-one support. It exceeds my expectations!” - Arjo Tibben

There’s no risk either!

This course comes with a full 30 day money-back guarantee. Meaning if you are not completely satisfied with the course or your progress, simply let the instructors know and they will refund you 100%, every last penny no questions asked.

You either end up with C# skills, go on to develop great programs and potentially make an awesome career for yourself, or you try the course and simply get all your money back if you don’t like it…

You literally can’t lose.

Ready to get started, developer?

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Instructor Details

Tim Buchalka

Tim's been a professional software developer for over 40 years.  During his career, he has worked for major companies such as Fujitsu, Mitsubishi, and Saab.

His video courses are used to train developers in major companies such as Mercedes-Benz, Paypal, VW, Pitney Bowes, IBM, and T-Mobile just to name a few (via the Udemy for Business program).

What makes Tim unique is his professional programming career - many instructors have never programmed professionally, let alone had a distinguished professional development career like Tim.

Tim has trained over 1.73 million students how to program, way more than a typical IT Professor at a college does in a lifetime.

In fact, Tim's courses are often purchased by students struggling to get through college programming courses.

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Reviews

4.6

2,371 ratings on Udemy

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By Pat Fitzpatrick on 12/14/2024

It was a really useful intro to C# and, just as important for me, to VisualStudio. My background is real-time C programming on small microcontrollers, so much of the material was familiar, but there are obviously big differences and great features to C# as well. And yes, it was annoying to hear that indices start at 0 over and over again, since I previously learned that a few times :-) Good job! Looking forward to the rest of the sections as they show up.

By Alisa Podgaynaya on 5/28/2023

Very good course for beginners. I've never really coded (only learned a little html/css), so it's nice and clear for me. I probably need to go back and rewatch stuff here and there as Tim suggests, because while i understand it, i wouldn't yet be able to go ahead and write something, need practice. One thing i'm kinda confused about though is the course ends at "we'll see it later, we'll do it in the next video" but that's it. There is a video mentioning that more content is coming and a brief description of what content is coming, but I guess it's never come. I'm pretty sure it's been a while since those videos to rn when i'm writing this, so that's a little disappointing. I will move to other courses involving c# and hope the basis from here will be enough for me to keep up. I really wish Tim and the gang would make a full A to Z course on C#, like they have on C++ and others, not just crash course. Other than that, Tim is an excellent teacher! Thanks!

By Capeters on 3/6/2023

I'm an experienced programmer, but new to C#, and I was extremely pleased with this class. It was taught as an appropriate pace, and the content was clearly and thoroughly explained. Once the course began teaching about classes, the content became a little more difficult to fully grasp, but I think it will just take some hands-on experience to get a better grasp on that subject. Overall, I was extremely satisfied with this course and feel much more confident about my ability to begin coding in C#.

By Joel Adams on 12/27/2020

It is perfect for a quick course on learning the ins and outs of C#...

By Yehuda Nevo on 12/27/2020

I highly recommend the course, as well as all of Tim's other courses

By Eldin Pita on 12/13/2020

Tim is a great teacher, I would recommend his courses to anyone! He makes it simple to understand and he is easy to follow along.

By Greg Smith on 12/13/2020

The entire eliza instructions they gave us were wrong and didn't work.

By Kevin Uturgaury on 12/6/2020

This course was a good match for me, Tim encourages you as the viewer to persist and persevere in learning to code.

By Alex Nechaev on 11/25/2020

i have so much fun learning i getting every thing

By Agnieszka Kelly on 11/19/2020

I am 12 years old and I love coding so I really wanted to learn c#. i am roughly half way through the the course and i think it is going at a great pace. The course is perfect for absolute beginners in this language and you can go through it quite quickly.

By Santosh Iyer on 11/18/2020

This C# Course Is Very Good, Above Expectations And I Like It. This Is A Good Match For Me As I Want To Produce More Productive And Modern Styled GUIs Like Those Found On Windows. And As Well As Console Applications That Are Really Helpful

By Justin K Sweet on 11/16/2020

Really enjoying learning all about C#

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