“The GitHub Copilot enablement workshop transformed how our developers approach productivity with immediately practical patterns.”
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Role-Based Certification PrepTrack: GitHub FoundationsOfficial Source: Microsoft Learn
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GitHub Foundations
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.
Duration
2 days
Level
Beginner
Format
Virtual, On-site, or Hybrid
Language
English
Executive brief for stakeholdersDownload Program Brief (PDF)
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AdministratorDevOpsCertification ReadinessTailored Team Delivery
Audience Profile
Built for these roles
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.
Overview
Executive overview
Candidates for this exam should have foundational knowledge of GitHub and its core features.
Program Outcomes
Capabilities your teams will gain
Understand Git and GitHub basics
Work with GitHub repositories
Collaborate using GitHub
Apply modern development practices
Curriculum
Curriculum roadmap
1
Understand Git and GitHub basics
2
Work with GitHub repositories
3
Collaborate using GitHub
4
Apply modern development practices
5
Manage projects with GitHub
6
Understand privacy, security, and administration
1Module 1
GitHub Foundations Part 1 of 2
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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.
- 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
2Module 2
GitHub Foundations Part 2 of 2
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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.
- Contribute to an open-source project on GitHub
- Manage an InnerSource program by using 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
Delivery Models
Delivery models
Virtual ILTOnsiteHybridExecutive WorkshopBootcampWeekend
Engagement Fit
Engagement fit
Certification readinessImplementation-focused labsPrivate cohort deliveryBeginner practitioner depth
Enterprise Customization
Enterprise customization
Tailor this program to your organization's priorities: Builds current Microsoft credential readiness for GitHub Foundations using the official Microsoft Learn skill outline.
- •Align labs to your Microsoft tenant and workload scenarios
- •Add readiness checks and exam preparation reviews
- •Extend delivery with role-specific implementation workshops
Credentials
Certification & official source
- •GitHub Foundations
Aligned to the official Microsoft Learn course and learning path for this program.
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Program resources
Yes. Most enterprise clients prefer private delivery scoped to role mix, timezone, and rollout timeline. We align lab environments and scenarios to your tenant context where applicable.
Enterprise Proof
Trusted delivery outcomes
Delivery Capability
Enterprise-grade instruction
MCT-led delivery
Programs led by Microsoft Certified Trainer practitioners
Enterprise program oversight
Founder-led specialist delivery with structured rollout planning
Global delivery
APAC · EMEA · Americas · Virtual & Onsite
Implementation-focused
Hands-on labs aligned to production scenarios
