Being knowledgeable in your field is not the only requirement for launching your tech career. It takes much more than passing your exams to land a dream job or get the promotion you have been looking for. And that’s where we step in. Throughout the courses of Advanced Series, you will gain in-depth career coaching to help you prepare for the next step after graduation. We will prepare you for everything, from planning your job search and updating your resume to how to stand out in your interviews. Moreover, all Advanced Series graduates will get a unique opportunity to enroll in our Career Catalyst Program, further boosting their career growth.
ASP.NET Core Foundations
Overview
Embark on a transformative journey into the intricate world of C# programming. This course is specifically designed to elevate your coding prowess, guiding you to produce advanced, clean, and impeccably tested code. With a foundation rooted in industry-standard software engineering patterns, you’ll also harness the full potential of Microsoft’s open-source ASP.NET Core framework. Your primary toolkit? The renowned Visual Studio Community Edition, tailored for crafting state-of-the-art ASP.NET MVC Core applications. And as you sculpt these digital masterpieces, you’ll become proficient at launching them into the vast expanse of Azure’s cloud ecosystem.
But this course isn’t just about coding; it’s about understanding the very fabric of computer science. Dive deep into its core, unraveling the mysteries of object-oriented programming, advanced data structures, and complex algorithms. All the while, Microsoft’s ASP.NET Core Framework will be your steadfast companion, providing a solid bedrock of knowledge.
As you navigate this learning odyssey, you won’t be alone. You’ll immerse yourself in collaborative projects, embracing industry best practices and the agile methodology’s rhythmic dance. And as the chapters of this course unfold, a comprehensive career coaching curriculum awaits, ready to arm you with the strategies for a successful job hunt. This support doesn’t end with graduation; it’s a commitment, a promise that extends beyond. And what’s the time investment for this transformative experience? A dedicated 400 hours, a blend of enlightening lectures, hands-on labs, synergistic projects, and co-working sessions.
Course Details
Program Length: 46 weeks
Weekday Classes Length: 6 hours
Weekend Classes Length: 4 hours
Lectures Details
Lectures: 45 + Final Project
Lectures Length: 460 hours
Classes Schedule:
- Monday – 2 hours
- Tuesday – 2 hours
- Thursday – 2 hours
- Saturday – 4 hours
Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be well-prepared for an entry-level software development position, equipped with the skills to:
- Create and contribute to REST APIs and Web Applications using an architecture and framework that emphasizes maintainability, scalability, and collaboration. These skills will be demonstrated during project weeks as you collaborate with your team to develop a prototype, following established industry best practices and patterns.
- Adhere to industry-standard collaborative agile methodologies, including writing user stories, estimating project hours, and meeting deadlines within predefined milestones in multiple sprints. These skills will be fully demonstrated in the latter half of the course as students collaborate with a partner to plan and build a final deliverable through an iterative project.
- Apply Computer Science fundamentals when evaluating trade-offs between competing solutions in selecting appropriate data structures and algorithms, honing your skills through daily whiteboard challenges to prepare for technical interviews.
- Engage in a series of career development workshops designed to help you build a professional network, establish a polished online presence, refine your resume, and cultivate various other essential professional skills.
Advanced In-Course Career Coaching
Researching the Industry
Start your research by finding the best sources for countless job ads in your field of study.
CV and LinkedIn Updates
Build a LinkedIn Profile that will pop up first for your dream job. Give your CV a makeover to fit the industry standards.
Interview Preparation
Discover what to expect from a tech interview and how best to handle the most asked questions and scenarios.
Define Your Career Path
Pave your own career path with the help of industry professionals based on your personal aspirations.
- Level 4: Full-Scale Application Development
- Students with previous experience can test out of this requirement in their application. If you’d like to test straight into this course, please make sure you have experience with all of the topics listed on the Level 3: Advanced HTML5, CSS3, and DOM Interactions, and Level 4: Full-Scale Application Development pages.
- All students are expected to complete the prework for this course before the first day of class.
Concepts
- Software development with AI tools
- Test-Driven Development
- C# Fundamentals
- Error Handling
- Unit Tests
- OOP Principles
- File Manipulation
- Computer Science Fundamentals
- Concurrency
- Recursion
- Security and Performance
- Design Patterns
- Application Deployment
- 3rd Party Service Integration
- ASP.NET Core Fundamentals
- LINQ
- Generic Collections
- MVC
- Razor Pages
- Entity Framework Core
- Microsoft Identity for Authentication & Authorization
- RESTful APIs
- View Components
- React and Next.js
- Game Developement with Unity
Collaboration
- Group Projects
- Whiteboard Challenge Groups
Languages & Frameworks
- C#
- ASP.NET Core
- Bootstrap
- React
- Unity
Environments and Tools
- Microsoft Azure App Services
- Microsoft Azure Blob Storage
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Visual Studio Community Edition
- GitHub
- Azure DevOps
Data Structures and Algorithms
- Big O Asymptotic Analysis
- Linked Lists
- Stacks/Queues
- Trees
- Binary Search Trees
- Sorting Algorithms
- Hash Tables
- Graphs
- Daily Whiteboard Interview Practice
Тhis course requires the following OS and computer specifications:
- Windows (Pro Edition)
- Latest OS version, fully up to date
- All security updates installed
- Free of viruses
- At least 100GB of free space on the hard drive
- At least 16GB of RAM, 32GB RAM is strongly preferred
- Support for video conferencing and screen-sharing, with a reliable webcam and microphone
In order to pass the class, students must attain at least 90% of available points.
Punctuality, participation in discussions, completion of assignments, and demonstration of professional courtesy to others are required, in accordance with our Code of Conduct. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of every class. Passing requires at least 90% attendance. Students should always contact the instructors ahead of time if they are unable to attend all or part of the published class/lab hours.
Building a career is more than just learning a skill. In tandem with your software development education, you will receive powerful career-building strategic training so you can confidently start your job search as soon as (or even before!) you graduate. Moreover, our Career Catalyst Program provides additional training, mentoring, leadership, and introductions to industry partners to help you become a more well-rounded software developer and a leader in your field. These services, which start after graduation, involve a series of events, workshops, and assignments that help you think holistically about your new career and take actionable steps towards success.
