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.NET + AI Course with Semantic Kernel in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai.NET + AI: Become an AI-Ready .NET Developer

Build AI-powered back-end applications with C#, ASP.NET Core and Microsoft’s Semantic Kernel — plugins, RAG over your own data and AI agents. Master .NET, add intelligence, build real AI applications.

⏱ 4 Months🟢 Beginner-friendly👤 One-to-one training🤖 6 AI back-end projects

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Program.cs

codenest@kharghar:~$ dotnet run

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Semantic KernelRAG · Plugins · Agents

C#LINQasync / awaitASP.NET CoreWeb APIEF CoreSQL ServerLLMsEmbeddingsMicrosoft.Extensions.AISemantic KernelPluginsFunction CallingVector StoresQdrantRAGAI AgentsResponsible AI

Course Overview

Master .NET. Add intelligence.

This .NET + AI course with Semantic Kernel in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai is a practical, beginner-friendly program to build AI-powered back-end applications in C#. You start with strong C# and ASP.NET Core fundamentals, then learn LLMs, prompts and embeddings, and use Semantic Kernel to connect AI to your own code and data.

Beginner-friendly — starts with C# and .NET fundamentals
Back-end focused: C#, ASP.NET Core, SQL Server and Semantic Kernel
Finish with 6 AI projects, including RAG and AI agents
One-to-one training at our Kharghar centre

Why Semantic Kernel?

Microsoft’s open-source AI SDKThe standard way to add AI to .NET applications.

Connect AI to your C# codePlugins and function calling let LLMs use your own methods.

Ground answers in your dataRAG with embeddings and vector stores like Qdrant.

Build AI agentsSingle and multi-agent workflows, safely and responsibly.

What You Will Learn

Skills you’ll walk out with

C# and .NET from basics to advanced concepts

ASP.NET Core Web API with EF Core and SQL Server

AI, LLM, prompt and embedding fundamentals

Semantic Kernel plugins and function calling

RAG and AI agents with your own data

Build real-world AI back-end projects

Course Curriculum

14-Module Curriculum

A structured path from setup to a complete real-world application.

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MODULE 01

C# & .NET Fundamentals

Syntax, OOP, collections, LINQ and async/await.

MODULE 02

ASP.NET Core Web API

REST APIs, dependency injection, middleware and configuration.

MODULE 03

EF Core & SQL Server

Models, migrations, CRUD operations and queries.

MODULE 04

AI & LLM Fundamentals

LLMs, tokens, context windows, embeddings, prompting and limitations.

MODULE 05

Calling LLMs from .NET

OpenAI SDK, Microsoft.Extensions.AI and streaming responses.

MODULE 06

Semantic Kernel Basics

Kernel setup, AI services, prompt functions, templates and chat history.

MODULE 07

Plugins & Function Calling

C# functions as plugins, auto function calling and OpenAPI plugins.

MODULE 08

Embeddings & Vector Stores

Generating embeddings, in-memory vector store and Qdrant.

MODULE 09

RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)

Chunking, retrieval, grounded answers from your documents and citations.

MODULE 10

AI Agents

Semantic Kernel agents, multi-agent orchestration and an intro to Microsoft Agent Framework.

MODULE 11

Filters, Safety & Responsible AI

Function and prompt filters, prompt injection, content safety and protecting personal data.

MODULE 12

AI APIs with ASP.NET Core

Exposing Semantic Kernel through API endpoints, request/response design and background AI processing.

MODULE 13

Logging, Testing & Cost Control

Configuration and secrets, logging, testing AI features and tracking token usage and cost.

MODULE 14 · CAPSTONE

Capstone Project

An end-to-end AI back-end application built with .NET and Semantic Kernel.

// each module includes practical exercises to reinforce learning

Hands-On Projects

6 AI back-end projects

You finish with a portfolio of AI projects — chatbot APIs, RAG and agents — you can show employers.

app.MapPost("/chat", (ChatReq r, IChatCompletionService ai) =>
    ai.GetStreamingChatMessageContentsAsync(r.History));

AI Chatbot API

ASP.NET Core Web API with Semantic Kernel, chat history and streaming responses.

var hits = await collection
    .SearchAsync(questionEmbedding, top: 3);
// answer only from retrieved chunks

Document Q&A (RAG)

Ask questions about PDFs and company documents and get grounded answers with sources.

var score = await kernel.InvokeAsync<MatchResult>(
    screener, new() { ["resume"] = text, ["jd"] = jd });

AI Resume Screener

Extract skills, match resumes against a job description and score candidates.

[KernelFunction, Description("Get order status")]
public string GetStatus(int orderId)
    => _db.Orders.Find(orderId)?.Status;

Customer Support Agent

Plugins for order lookup and FAQs using Semantic Kernel function calling.

// "Top 5 customers this month?"
var sql = await kernel.InvokePromptAsync(nlToSql, args);
var rows = await db.QueryAsync(sql);

Natural-Language Data Assistant

Ask questions in plain English and get answers from a SQL Server database.

var chat = new AgentGroupChat(writer, reviewer);
await foreach (var msg in chat.InvokeAsync())
    Console.WriteLine(msg.Content);

Multi-Agent Workflow

A writer agent and a reviewer agent working together to produce and improve content.

Learning Outcomes

By the end, you can

✓Build REST APIs with ASP.NET Core, EF Core and SQL Server
✓Understand how LLMs, embeddings and prompts work
✓Connect AI to your C# code with plugins and function calling
✓Build RAG applications over your own data using vector stores
✓Build, secure and test AI agents and AI-powered APIs
✓Apply for .NET AI Developer and AI back-end roles

Where This Course Leads

Where this course leads

C# Programmingoptional head start

.NET + AIyou are here

.NET Full Stackadd a front end Advanced AIagentic AI later

Enrollment Details

Become an AI-ready .NET developer

One-to-one training at Code Nest, Kharghar. Message us on WhatsApp or call to book your seat.

Enroll on WhatsApp Call +91 77188 43499

Duration4 Months · 14 modules

TrainingOne-to-one

LocationSector 13, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai

FocusBack-end AI with C# & Semantic Kernel

FAQs

.NET + AI course FAQs

Still have a question? Call or WhatsApp us on +91 77188 43499.

What is the duration of the .NET + AI course?

The course runs for 4 months and covers 14 modules, from C# fundamentals and ASP.NET Core to Semantic Kernel, RAG and AI agents.

Do I need prior coding experience?

No. The course starts with C# and .NET fundamentals and is designed for students, graduates, freshers and beginners. Basic programming knowledge helps but is not required.

What is Semantic Kernel?

Semantic Kernel is Microsoft’s open-source SDK for adding AI to .NET applications. It connects large language models to your own C# code through plugins and supports RAG and AI agents.

Does this course include front-end development?

No. The course focuses on back-end development: C#, ASP.NET Core Web API, SQL Server and Semantic Kernel.

Will I build real AI projects?

Yes. You build six practical projects: an AI Chatbot API, Document Q&A (RAG), AI Resume Screener, Customer Support Agent, Natural-Language Data Assistant and a Multi-Agent Workflow.

How is the training delivered and where is the institute?

Training is one-to-one at Code Nest, Sector 13, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai.

How do I enroll?

Message us on WhatsApp or call +91 77188 43499, or email info@codenestinstitute.com to book your seat.

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