.NET + AI Course with Semantic Kernel in Kharghar

Course highlights: 4 months, for students, graduates, freshers and beginners, one-to-one training, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai

About the Course

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.

Every module is hands-on, so you finish with a portfolio of AI projects, including a chatbot API, a document Q&A system and AI agents, that you can show employers.

Master .NET.
Add intelligence.
Build real AI applications.

What You Will Learn

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

14-Module Curriculum

C# & .NET Fundamentals

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

ASP.NET Core Web API

REST APIs, dependency injection, middleware and configuration.

EF Core & SQL Server

Models, migrations, CRUD operations and queries.

AI & LLM Fundamentals

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

Calling LLMs from .NET

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

Semantic Kernel Basics

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

Plugins & Function Calling

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

Embeddings & Vector Stores

Generating embeddings, in-memory vector store and Qdrant.

RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)

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

AI Agents

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

Filters, Safety & Responsible AI

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

AI APIs with ASP.NET Core

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

Logging, Testing & Cost Control

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

Capstone Project

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

Practical Projects

AI Chatbot API

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

Document Q&A (RAG)

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

AI Resume Screener

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

Customer Support Agent

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

Natural-Language Data Assistant

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

Multi-Agent Workflow

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

Learning Outcomes

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

Where this course leads

Learning path: C# and .NET, ASP.NET Core API, LLMs and prompts, Semantic Kernel, RAG and AI agents – Code Nest

AI-Ready .NET Developer

This is a strong entry point for learners who want to progress into:

.NET AI Developer roles
AI Back-end / API Developer roles
Advanced agentic AI learning later

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 7718843499, or email info@codenestinstitute.com to book your seat.