GH-100T00: GitHub Fundamentals – Administration Basics and Product Features

GitHub Fundamentals offers a practical introduction to the world’s leading platform for version control and collaborative development. The course guides learners through the essentials of working with GitHub repositories, from creating and managing projects to implementing secure and efficient workflows. Participants will explore key features such as branches, commits, pull requests, and issues, while gaining insights into collaboration tools and administrative settings that support team productivity.

Through a combination of conceptual learning and hands-on exercises, learners will configure repository permissions, apply best practices for security, and leverage GitHub Projects for task tracking. The course includes guided activities that simulate real-world development scenarios, enabling participants to confidently manage repositories and contribute to collaborative projects. Ideal for developers, IT professionals, and team leads, this course provides a clear foundation for using GitHub effectively in modern software environments.

Contents:

• Getting Started with GitHub to understand the basics of Git and GitHub, including repositories and version control concepts.
• Working with GitHub Repositories to create, clone, and manage repositories while using branches, commits, and pull requests for structured workflows.
• Collaborating on GitHub to apply forking, merging, and code review practices, and manage issues, discussions, notifications, and subscriptions for effective teamwork.
• Securing and Administering Repositories to configure repository settings, permissions, and apply visibility, access control, and security fundamentals.
• Using GitHub Productivity Features to explore GitHub Projects for task tracking, navigate the interface efficiently, and leverage search for streamlined development.
• Guided Project to apply all learned skills in a hands-on GitHub repository, simulating real-world collaboration and administrative tasks.

This course is intended for developers, IT professionals, and students seeking foundational skills in GitHub for version control and collaboration. It is suitable for those interested in managing repositories, using branches and pull requests, and applying secure workflows. Recommended prerequisites include basic programming knowledge and familiarity with software development concepts. The course provides a practical starting point for efficient team collaboration and code management.

Foundational GitHub Skills and Collaborative Development Workflows, issued by Microsoft upon successful completion of the applied skills assessment.