Remote Course for GH-900: GitHub Foundations

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Description
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Target Audience
Certificates

GitHub Foundations introduces learners to the core concepts and features of GitHub, the world’s leading platform for collaborative development. The course covers essential tools such as repositories, commits, branches, and pull requests, while highlighting how GitHub enhances team productivity and secure workflows. Participants will also explore GitHub’s products, including Codespaces, Projects, and Copilot, gaining a clear understanding of how these tools streamline development and collaboration.

Through curated modules and hands-on exercises, learners will practice creating repositories, managing changes, and contributing to projects using best practices for version control. The course also addresses security fundamentals, Markdown communication, and strategies for scaling collaboration across teams and organizations. Ideal for beginners and professionals seeking a strong foundation, this course equips participants to confidently use GitHub for efficient, secure, and innovative software development.

Contents:

Introduction to Git and GitHub to learn source control basics, Git fundamentals, and how GitHub enhances collaboration through repositories, commits, branches, and pull requests.
Exploring GitHub Products and Features to understand account types, plan options, GitHub Desktop and Mobile, and key tools like issues, notifications, and projects.
Working Securely with GitHub to configure code scanning with CodeQL, apply best practices for secure repositories, and manage permissions and security checks.
Getting Started with GitHub Copilot and Codespaces to set up AI-assisted coding, generate code suggestions, and use cloud-hosted development environments for consistent workflows.
Managing Work and Communication to organize tasks with GitHub Projects, collaborate effectively using Markdown, and streamline team communication.
Contributing and InnerSource Practices to participate in open-source projects, manage InnerSource programs, and maintain repository quality through pull requests and history management.
Authentication and Administration to configure roles, policies, and identity management for secure access and governance across teams.
Using GitHub Copilot with Python to apply AI-assisted coding for Python projects, automate tests, and improve productivity with language-specific features.

This course is intended for beginners, developers, and technical professionals seeking foundational knowledge of Git and GitHub. It is suitable for those interested in version control, repository management, collaboration features, and basic CI/CD practices. No prior experience is required, though familiarity with software development concepts is helpful. The course provides a strong starting point for building collaborative coding skills and understanding GitHub’s core features.

GitHub Foundations, issued by Microsoft upon passing the official certification exam.

Description

Content

Contents:

Introduction to Git and GitHub to learn source control basics, Git fundamentals, and how GitHub enhances collaboration through repositories, commits, branches, and pull requests.
Exploring GitHub Products and Features to understand account types, plan options, GitHub Desktop and Mobile, and key tools like issues, notifications, and projects.
Working Securely with GitHub to configure code scanning with CodeQL, apply best practices for secure repositories, and manage permissions and security checks.
Getting Started with GitHub Copilot and Codespaces to set up AI-assisted coding, generate code suggestions, and use cloud-hosted development environments for consistent workflows.
Managing Work and Communication to organize tasks with GitHub Projects, collaborate effectively using Markdown, and streamline team communication.
Contributing and InnerSource Practices to participate in open-source projects, manage InnerSource programs, and maintain repository quality through pull requests and history management.
Authentication and Administration to configure roles, policies, and identity management for secure access and governance across teams.
Using GitHub Copilot with Python to apply AI-assisted coding for Python projects, automate tests, and improve productivity with language-specific features.

Target Audience

Certificates

GitHub Foundations, issued by Microsoft upon passing the official certification exam.

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