Introduction
In a world where software powers everything from your mobile banking app to the enterprise system running your favourite online retailer, being a developer is no longer just writing code — it’s about architecting solutions, ensuring scalability, performance and maintainability. Enter the Certified Software Professional (.NET) course: a comprehensive program designed to elevate you from a developer to a professional who shapes entire systems using the .NET ecosystem. Think of it like moving from driving a family sedan to piloting a high-tech vehicle with autopilot and diagnostics built-in.
Why is this advanced certification relevant? Companies today don’t just look for coders; they look for professionals who can handle full-lifecycle software development: design, implementation, testing, deployment and maintenance — all within enterprise environments. With digital transformation, cloud migration, micro-services, and DevOps practices becoming mainstream, professionals skilled in .NET architecture are in high demand. This Certified Software Professional (.NET) program covers that end-to-end journey: you’ll go beyond building apps to designing enterprise solutions, integrating cloud services, handling micro-services, working with containers, DevOps pipelines and even preparing for leadership or specialist roles.
By joining this program, you’ll gain industry-recognised credentials, build an impressive portfolio with large-scale projects, and open doors to higher-paying roles: from Senior .NET Developer to .NET Architect, Solution Lead or Cloud Engineer specialising in .NET. Whether you’re an experienced developer wanting to formalise your skills or an ambitious professional preparing for the next level, this course gives you the roadmap and practical experience. Get ready to truly become a software professional in the .NET world.
Course Purpose & Fit
Purpose/Goals:
- Transform participants into certified software professionals proficient in the .NET ecosystem, capable of architecting, deploying and maintaining large-scale solutions.
- Focus on advanced topics: .NET Core, micro-services architecture, containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes), cloud (Azure/AWS) integration, DevOps pipelines, application performance & security.
- Prepare for senior roles and certifications in .NET professional tracks.
- Provide portfolio outcomes: large-scale capstone project, codebase review, deployment and performance tuning, ready for interviews and leadership paths.
Who Should Enroll:
- Developers with 2+ years experience in .NET/C# who want to move into senior developer, architect or specialist roles.
- IT professionals (backend developers, full-stack developers) eyeing certification and professional recognition in the .NET domain.
- Career switchers who already have programming experience in another stack and want to become enterprise .NET professionals.
- Professionals preparing for leadership roles (Technical Lead, Solution Architect) in .NET-based organisations.
Why Take This Course:
- Unique benefit: Advanced, end-to-end .NET professional training (not just basic development).
- Industry use-cases: Migrating monoliths to micro-services, building cloud-native .NET systems, integrating CI/CD for enterprise releases, optimising performance and security for high-traffic systems.
- Tools covered: .NET 6/8 (Core), C#, ASP.NET Core MVC/Web API, Docker, Kubernetes, Azure/AWS services, OAuth/JWT, DevOps toolchain (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions), Micro-services frameworks (e.g., MassTransit or similar), Application Insights/Monitoring.
- Certification prep: Course structured to help you earn a “Certified Software Professional (.NET)” credential (or equivalent advanced .NET certification) and show you real-world scenarios.
- Hands-on projects / portfolio outcomes: Build a large-scale .NET solution (micro-services based, cloud-deployed), optimise it, and present it as part of your professional portfolio.
Curriculum
- 10 Sections
- 0 Lessons
- 10 Weeks
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- Chapter 1: Advanced .NET Ecosystem & Architecture
- Learning objectives: Understand the modern .NET stack, versions, migration paths, architectural patterns.
- Evolution of .NET: .NET Framework → .NET Core → .NET 6/8 (keywords: .NET versions, .NET Core migration)
- Solution architecture fundamentals for enterprise (keywords: .NET architecture, enterprise .NET solutions)
- Design patterns commonly used in .NET (keywords: design patterns .NET, SOLID principles .NET)
0 - Learning objectives: Understand the modern .NET stack, versions, migration paths, architectural patterns.
- Chapter 2: ASP .NET Core for Enterprise Solutions
- Learning objectives: Use ASP .NET Core MVC and Web API to build scalable services.
- NET Core project setup, middleware, dependency injection (keywords: ASP.NET Core middleware, DI .NET)
- Building Web API and MVC in Core (keywords: ASP.NET Core Web API, ASP.NET Core MVC)
- Handling cross-cutting concerns: logging, caching, exception handling (keywords: logging .NET Core, caching ASP.NET Core)
0 - Learning objectives: Use ASP .NET Core MVC and Web API to build scalable services.
- Chapter 3: Micro-services, Containers & Kubernetes
- Learning objectives: Design, develop, deploy micro-services with .NET, containerise solutions and orchestrate using Kubernetes.
- Micro-services patterns (keywords: micro-services .NET, service-oriented architecture .NET)
- Containerisation using Docker (keywords: Docker .NET, containerise .NET apps)
- Kubernetes deployment of .NET services (keywords: Kubernetes ASP.NET Core, orchestration .NET)
0 - Learning objectives: Design, develop, deploy micro-services with .NET, containerise solutions and orchestrate using Kubernetes.
- Chapter 4: Cloud Integration & Serverless .NET
- Learning objectives: Integrate with cloud services and build serverless or cloud-native .NET solutions.
- Azure/AWS fundamentals for .NET developers (keywords: Azure .NET developer, AWS .NET micro-services)
- Azure App Service / Functions / AWS Lambda with .NET (keywords: Azure Functions .NET, serverless .NET)
- CI/CD and DevOps for cloud-native .NET (keywords: DevOps .NET, CI/CD pipeline .NET)
0 - Learning objectives: Integrate with cloud services and build serverless or cloud-native .NET solutions.
- Chapter 5: Security, Performance & Monitoring
- Learning objectives: Ensure enterprise-grade code quality, security, performance, and monitor production apps.
- Authentication/Authorization (OAuth, JWT) in .NET (keywords: OAuth .NET, JWT ASP.NET Core)
- Performance tuning (keywords: performance optimisation .NET, memory profiling .NET)
- Monitoring and logging (keywords: Application Insights .NET, logging ASP.NET Core)
0 - Learning objectives: Ensure enterprise-grade code quality, security, performance, and monitor production apps.
- Chapter 6: Testing, Automation & DevOps
- Learning objectives: Apply test-driven development, continuous integration, continuous deployment, automation frameworks.
- Unit/integration testing with .NET (keywords: NUnit .NET, XUnit .NET)
- Automation scripts and pipelines (keywords: automated deployment .NET, CI pipeline .NET)
- Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) for .NET apps (keywords: IaC .NET, Terraform .NET apps)
0 - Learning objectives: Apply test-driven development, continuous integration, continuous deployment, automation frameworks.
- Chapter 7: Migration & Legacy System Modernisation
- Learning objectives: Analyse legacy .NET Framework applications and migrate to modern .NET Core/.NET 8.
- Assessment and decomposition of monoliths (keywords: monolith to micro-services .NET)
- Practical migration strategies (keywords: .NET migration strategy, upgrade .NET Core)
- Case study: legacy system modernisation (keywords: legacy .NET migration case study)
0 - Learning objectives: Analyse legacy .NET Framework applications and migrate to modern .NET Core/.NET 8.
- Chapter 8: Capstone Professional Project
- Learning objectives: Plan and execute a large-scale enterprise .NET solution from architecture to deployment, monitoring and optimisation.
- Project planning & architecture (keywords: enterprise project .NET, architecture .NET)
- Implementation, containerisation, deployment (keywords: containerised .NET project, deploy .NET micro-services)
- Documentation, performance review, portfolio presentation (keywords: .NET developer portfolio, .NET professional project)
0 - Learning objectives: Plan and execute a large-scale enterprise .NET solution from architecture to deployment, monitoring and optimisation.
- Career & Salary Insights — Mumbai IT MarketRelevant Job Roles/Titles:
- Senior .NET Developer
- .NET Architect / Solution Architect
- Micro-services Developer (.NET)
- Cloud .NET Engineer (Azure/AWS)
- Technical Lead (.NET) / Full-Stack .NET Specialist
- Mid-level (3–5 years): Typically around ₹8 L PA to ₹12 L PA.
- Senior (5–10 years + specialist skills): Around ₹12 L PA to ₹18 L PA +. Data suggests Senior .NET Developer average ~₹11.34 L PA. com+1
- Specialist/Lead roles (architecture + cloud + micro-services): With remote or product companies, data indicates up to ~₹23 L PA on average for .NET Core skills. 6figr+1
- The demand for senior .NET professionals who can handle cloud, micro-services and DevOps is growing in Mumbai and national IT market.
- Organisations are looking to modernise older .NET Framework applications, shift to .NET Core/.NET 8 and adopt cloud native practices — making this certification relevant.
- Recruiters prefer developers who not only code but understand architecture, design patterns, deployment and performance — and a certification like Certified Software Professional (.NET) signals that credential.
- Strong proficiency in .NET Core (and upcoming versions), micro-services, containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes).
- Experience with cloud services (Azure or AWS) and acceptance of DevOps culture (CI/CD, automated testing).
- Ability to design system architecture, understand performance bottlenecks, security requirements and modern web/back-end scalability.
- Real-world project experience showing end-to-end solution rather than only small modules.
- Leadership/mentoring potential if aiming for architect/lead roles.
0 - Practical OutcomesTools / Tech Stack Covered:
- .NET 6/8/ upcoming versions, ASP .NET Core MVC/Web API
- C# (advanced features)
- Docker, Kubernetes
- Azure (App Service, Functions, DevOps) or AWS equivalent
- Entity Framework Core, SQL Server / Azure SQL / NoSQL where applicable
- Git, GitHub, Azure DevOps pipelines
- Testing frameworks (NUnit, XUnit), automation scripts
- Monitoring tools (Azure Application Insights, Log Analytics)
- Infrastructure as Code (like Terraform) basics
- Project 1: Build a micro-service with .NET Core, containerise with Docker, expose Web API, integrate with database.
- Project 2: Expand to multiple micro-services, orchestrate with Kubernetes, deploy via Azure/AWS, implement CI/CD pipeline and monitoring.
- Capstone Project: Architect and deliver a production-ready enterprise .NET solution — from design, implementation, containerisation, cloud deployment, monitoring, performance tuning.
- Portfolio: Include system diagram, code repository links, live deployment, documentation and a technical blog/walkthrough of your solution.
- Chapter-wise assignments (code tasks and design tasks).
- Peer review and instructor review of modular design artefacts.
- Mid-term assessment (architecture & design quiz).
- Final capstone evaluation: code quality, architecture, live deployment, performance logs, documentation, presentation.
- Mock technical interview focusing on .NET architecture, cloud-native development, micro-services and DevOps.
- On successful completion, you will earn the “Certified Software Professional (CSP) – .NET” certificate from our training institute.
- The course also prepares you for vendor or industry-recognised certifications such as: Microsoft Certified: .NET Developer, Azure Solutions Architect, etc.
- A dedicated module will cover certification blueprint, sample questions, and exam preparation tips (time management, key topics, portfolio leverage).
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Developers with at least 1-2 years experience in .NET or C# (or those with equivalent programming experience) will benefit most, though strong beginners can also enrol if willing to work hard
Typically 12–16 weeks full-time (or equivalent part-time schedule) including capstone.
Yes — it is designed for upskilling into senior developer/architect roles. However, actual job offers depend also on experience, portfolio, and interview performance.
Basic to intermediate knowledge of C# and .NET programming, understanding of databases and web fundamentals.
We offer portfolio review, mock interviews and job-readiness sessions, but we do not guarantee placements.
Yes — the capstone is designed to replicate enterprise-scale requirements (micro-services, cloud, deployment) and you will build a real project for your portfolio.
For mid-senior roles in .NET with advanced skills, you can aim for ₹12 L PA to ₹18 L PA+ (depending on experience and company).
Yes — modules cover Docker, Kubernetes, Azure/AWS services, CI/CD pipelines — essential for modern .NET enterprise development
Based on architecture clarity, code quality, containerisation and deployment, monitoring setup, documentation, and presentation of portfolio
Yes — you’ll have access to an alumni community, refresher webinars and sample project updates to stay current
Certified Software Professional
Docker and Kubernetes.
Better scalability, independent deployment, easier maintenance and resilience.
Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment — practices to automate building, testing and deploying apps.
It provides a platform to host and manage web applications in the cloud built on .
A test that checks a small “unit” of code (e.g., a method or class) to ensure it functions correctly
To track performance, detect errors, optimize usage and ensure reliability for end-users.
The latest Long-Term Support (LTS) version (for example, .NET 6/.NET 8 and beyond) and keep tracking updates.
OAuth is an open standard for access delegation, allowing applications to obtain limited user access to an HTTP service.
To define and manage deployment infrastructure through code-rather-than manual setup, making environments reproducible and scalable
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