Mastering Entity Framework Core
Mastering Entity Framework Core equips .NET developers with advanced data access skills to streamline database operations in modern applications. Designed for developers managing complex data models, this course solves the pain of writing repetitive data-access code by teaching EF Core’s ORM capabilities, including migrations, querying with LINQ, and reverse engineering. With over 236,690 active .NET developer job openings in the U.S. (Zippia, 2023), demand for EF Core proficiency is rising among enterprises adopting cloud and data-intensive solutions.
This course prepares learners for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate certification, enhancing career pathways in cloud and enterprise development. Koenig Solutions provides official Microsoft-authorized courseware and 30-day lab access, ensuring hands-on mastery. Graduates gain the expertise to build scalable, maintainable applications, positioning them for roles in high-growth sectors leveraging .NET and Azure.
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Course Overview
The Microsoft course Mastering Entity Framework Core is designed to equip .NET developers with advanced skills in building efficient data access layers using Entity Framework Core, the modern object-relational mapper (ORM) for .NET. While there is no standalone Microsoft certification exam exclusively for EF Core, this course aligns with broader .NET development certifications such as the Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204), where EF Core proficiency is a critical component. It is ideal for software developers, backend engineers, and full-stack developers responsible for designing and implementing data-driven applications. According to Microsoft, over 70% of .NET developers use Entity Framework Core in production environments, underscoring its industry-wide adoption and demand among employers building modern cloud and enterprise applications.
This course covers key technologies including Entity Framework Core 8, .NET 8, SQL Server, SQLite, PostgreSQL, and ASP.NET Core, providing a cross-platform development experience. Students engage in hands-on labs using Visual Studio and the .NET CLI within a local development environment to build real-world applications. A core project involves creating a RESTful API for a pizza ordering system, where learners configure a DbContext, implement CRUD operations, manage relationships between entities, and use EF Core Migrations to synchronize database schema changes. Learners also perform reverse engineering to scaffold models from an existing database and implement data seeding, logging, and change tracking—mirroring actual enterprise development workflows.
By mastering Entity Framework Core, developers prepare for roles requiring robust data access skills and enhance their readiness for Microsoft Azure developer certifications. Professionals with EF Core expertise report an average salary increase of 15–20%, with senior .NET developers earning between $95,000 and $130,000 annually in the U.S., according to industry surveys. Koenig Solutions enhances this learning with Guaranteed-to-Run batches, official Microsoft courseware, and optional 1-on-1 training sessions, ensuring personalized attention and practical mastery. Upon completion, learners are positioned to design scalable, high-performance applications, making them valuable contributors in modern software development teams leveraging Microsoft’s data platform.
What You'll Learn
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Prerequisites
- Basic knowledge of C# and .NET programming: You should be comfortable with C# syntax and concepts such as classes, methods, properties, and basic inheritance.
- Understanding of relational databases: Familiarity with the fundamentals of relational databases, including tables, relationships, and primary/foreign keys is expected.
- Familiarity with LINQ (Language Integrated Query): Since Entity Framework Core uses LINQ for querying data, you should have a grasp of how to write LINQ queries in C#.
- Experience with Visual Studio or another integrated development environment (IDE): You should be able to navigate and use an IDE for developing .NET applications.
- Conceptual knowledge of Object-Relational Mapping (ORM): A general understanding of ORM principles will be helpful, even if you do not have prior experience with Entity Framework.
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Exam Preparation Materials
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Certificate of Completion
Post-Training Support (30 days)
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Career Outcomes
of Mastering Entity Framework Core certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the Mastering Entity Framework Core certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- Mastering Entity Framework Core .NET Developer
- Backend .NET Engineer
- C# Software Engineer
- Database Application Developer
- Full Stack .NET Developer
- Microsoft Application Developer
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