Master GitHub fundamentals and collaborate effectively on modern software projects.
Learn the core concepts, features, and workflows of GitHub to support software development, collaboration, and version control.
Develop practical skills in repository management, commits, branches, merging, pull requests, and GitHub collaboration tools that help teams build, manage, and deliver projects more efficiently.
- Why get trained: Gain hands-on knowledge of GitHub’s essential tools and workflows to improve collaboration, manage code effectively, and contribute confidently to development projects.
- Why it matters: GitHub has become a foundational platform for software development, DevOps, open-source collaboration, and AI-assisted coding, making GitHub skills valuable across technical and non-technical roles.
- Who should attend: Developers, DevOps engineers, IT professionals, system administrators, software testers, project contributors, technical team members, students, and professionals looking to build GitHub and version control skills.
Build a strong foundation in GitHub and prepare for the Microsoft Certified: GitHub Foundations certification. HRD Corp Claimable
Overview
GitHub Foundations introduces you to the fundamental concepts, features, and products of GitHub. You’ll discover the benefits of using GitHub as a collaborative platform and explore its core features, such as repository management, commits, branches, and merging.
Through curated modules and hands-on exercises, you’ll gain a solid understanding of GitHub’s essential tools and be well-equipped to start contributing to projects and collaborating effectively within GitHub.
Skills Covered
- Introduction to Git
- Introduction to GitHub
- Introduction to GitHub’s Products
- Configure code scanning on GitHub
- Introduction to GitHub Copilot
- Code with GitHub Codespaces
- Manage your work with GitHub Projects
- Communicate effectively on GitHub using Markdown
- Contribute to an open-source project on GitHub
- Contribute to an open-source project on GitHub
- Maintain a secure repository by using GitHub best practices
- Introduction to GitHub administration
- Authenticate and authorize user identities on GitHub
- Manage repository changes by using pull requests on GitHub
- Search and organize repository history by using GitHub
- Using GitHub Copilot with Python
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites required to attend this course.
Target Audience
This course in intended for students who want to understand and GitHub best practices. You will understand the fundamental features of GitHub, learn about repository management, gain an understanding of the GitHub flow, including branches, commits, and pull requests.
Additionally, you will explore the collaborative features of GitHub by reviewing issues and discussions and be able to manage your GitHub notifications and subscriptions.
Module 1: GitHub Foundations Part 1 of 2
The GitHub Foundations Learning Path Part 1 of 2 is a concise and beginner-friendly journey designed to introduce you to the fundamental concepts and products of GitHub. You’ll discover the benefits of using GitHub as a collaborative platform and explore its core features, such as repository management, commits, branches, and merging.
In this learning path, you’ll:
- Gain an understanding of GitHub’s essential tools
- Become familiar with Git
- Learn about GitHub Copilot
Module 2: GitHub Foundations Part 2 of 2
The GitHub Foundations Learning Path Part 2 of 2 is a concise and beginner-friendly journey designed to introduce you to the fundamental concepts and products of GitHub. You’ll discover the benefits of using GitHub as a collaborative platform and explore its core features, such as repository management, commits, branches, and merging.
In this learning path, you’ll:
- Gain an understanding of GitHub’s essential tools
- Become familiar with Git
- Learn about GitHub Copilot
Dates & Locations
August 6, 2026 - August 7, 2026
August 6, 2026 - August 7, 2026
November 26, 2026 - November 27, 2026
November 26, 2026 - November 27, 2026
Exam & Certification
GitHub Foundations
This exam is targeted towards GitHub users who want to validate their understanding of the foundational topics, products, and concepts of collaborating, contributing, and working on GitHub.
- Level: Beginner
- Product: GitHub
- Role: Administrator, App Maker, Developer, DevOps Engineer, Solution Architect
- Subject: DevOps
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