GitHub Training

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UPDATED: January 24, 2022

Beginner

This beginner GitHub training gives learners an understanding of GitHub and how to use it at a foundational level. Familiarity with GitHub is a prerequisite for many developer and DevOps positions, and this course prepares you to use GitHub and become a more effective developer by maximizing your efficiency and productivity.

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What you'll learn

Understanding how GitHub can improve your development
Accessing repositories and understanding how to use them
Getting started with cloning and updating
Comparing changes in files across different stages of development
Understanding how to use the GitHub CLI and GitHub Actions

FAQs

What will you learn in this GitHub training?

This GitHub course is about more than just the Git technology and repos, it's about cooperating, collaborating and maximizing efficiency. There are teams and companies all over the world looking for ways to increase cooperation while decreasing effort, and this GitHub training will show you how to provide it.

Who should take this GitHub course?

Although developers are the best candidates for this course, it's useful for anyone who touches any part of the software development process. In particular, managers of developers should consider taking GitHub training so that they understand better how to interface with the same technology that their teams are using.

Is this training in GitHub associated with any certifications?

No, this GitHub course isn't designed to help with any certifying exams. If you're planning to earn a GitHub certification, this is an excellent course for understanding how to use Git. But since it's not designed for any particular exam, it won't help you memorize facts about GitHub.

What certification should you consider after taking this course in GitHub?

Unfortunately, if you're looking for a certification that specifically covers GitHub and using it, there are no certifications with long or reputable track records. Nevertheless, knowing how to use GitHub efficiently will make you a better programmer and developer since pretty much every digital team relies on it.

Why should you take this GitHub training?

You should take this GitHub training because knowing what repositories are, how they're used in collaboration and development, and how to manage them is fundamental knowledge today. There's just no way around being a master of commits and staging in today's environment, and with this training you can be one.

Who is this for?

This GitHub training is considered foundational-level training, which means it was designed for software developers with no experience at all. This GitHub course is valuable for new or aspiring IT professionals, experienced software developers looking to validate foundational skills, and non-technical professionals.

What our learners say

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John M. | IT Manager
Very easy and fun way to learn. Keith Barker is my favorite, he'll throw in jokes here and there and it makes me remember certain study points. I highly recommend this app and purchasing subscriptions, it is truly worth the money.
Joshua E. | IT Systems Administrator
Practice exams help you have an overview of your readiness. If you have failed a couple questions in one area, you can go back and work on them.
Harold M. | Network Administrator

Study plan

Download the free GitHub Training study plan to complete this course in about 5 hours.

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