Visual Studio Code (VS Code) Essentials Online Training

Taught by

Ben Finkel

Trevor Sullivan

Knox Hutchinson

UPDATED: December 11, 2020

Intermediate

This Microsoft Visual Studio Code (VS Code) training prepares software developers to code, debug, run tasks, run version control, and other development operations within Visual Studio Code's (free) streamlined code editor on macOS, Linux or Windows.

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What you'll learn

Customizing the workspace for your personal preferences and needs
Speeding up your coding with IntelliSense's smart recommendations
Debugging code directly in the editor
Pushing and pulling from Git and other SCM providers seamlessly
Deploying and hosting sites, storing relational data, and scaling from within the editor
Connecting to containers running a different OS without slowing down

FAQs

What will you learn in this Visual Studio Code training?

You'll learn two things: how to use Microsoft's free code editor, and why you should. Visual Studio Code does a lot of heavy lifting for you while you code, and this training will show you how to use it best. Learn to incorporate it into your processes with this course.

Who should take this Visual Studio Code course?

Since it's free and runs smoothly on macOS, Linux and Windows, Visual Studio Code is a good tool for any IT professional to learn. That way, no matter where you find yourself or what you end up doing, you've got a code editor you can find, install and rely on.

Is this training in Visual Studio Code associated with any certifications?

No, this Visual Studio Code training isn't associated with any valid certifications. Microsoft used to have nearly a dozen certifications that related to coding, development and Visual Studio. But the MTAs that Microsoft hasn't already retired are already scheduled to be retired in the very near future.

What certification should you consider after taking this course in Visual Studio Code?

After you take this Visual Studio Code, you might want to think about a Microsoft Certification in development. The Microsoft 365 Certified: Developer Associate will be easier after taking this course, and the Power Platform Functional Consultant Associate also depends in part on some familiarity with VS Code.

Why should you take this essentials training in Visual Studio Code?

You should take this Visual Studio Code training because the code editor is too often dismissed by the people who would benefit most from how easy it is. Rather than ignore the free code editor, learn it and let it be one of many arrows in your quiver.

Who is this for?

This Visual Studio Code (VS Code) Essentials training is considered foundational-level Microsoft training, which means it was designed for beginner software developers. This course is valuable for new or aspiring IT professionals, experienced software developers looking to validate foundational skills, and non-technical professionals alike.

What our learners say

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Study plan

Download the free Visual Studio Code (VS Code) Essentials Online Training study plan to complete this course in about 4 hours.

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