GH-900: GitHub Foundations Certification Course

In this training program you will learn how to manage source code, contribute to projects, and follow best practices for version control and team collaboration using GitHub. You will also explore GitHub security basics and repository management best practices. By the end of this GitHub Foundations Certification Course, you will be able to confidently manage source code and collaborate on projects using GitHub.

Prerequisites

• Basic IT or software development knowledge
• Familiarity with Git concepts
• Basic command-line usage
• Exposure to IDEs or code editors

Who Should Take This Course

• Beginners in Version Control
• Software Developers
• IT Professionals
• DevOps Professionals
• Project Managers
• Students and Aspiring Tech Professionals
• Candidates Preparing for GH-900 Certification

What You Will Learn

• Git Basics and Version Control
• Core Git Commands (commit, push, pull, branch)
• Repository Creation and Management
• GitHub Flow and Branching Strategies
• Pull Requests and Code Reviews
• Issues and Discussions
• GitHub Actions Fundamentals
• Security Features (Code Scanning, Secret Scanning, Dependency Review)
• GitHub Codespaces
• Introduction to GitHub Copilot
• GitHub Projects
• Repository Access Control and Authentication

What You Will Be Able to Do After Completing This Training

• Execute Core Git Commands
• Create, Fork, and Manage Repositories
• Work with Branches and Merge Changes
• Follow GitHub Flow
• Create and Manage Pull Requests
• Track Work Using Issues and Project Boards
• Implement Basic GitHub Actions Workflows
• Apply Branch Protection Rules
• Manage Repository Security Settings
• Use GitHub Copilot and Codespaces
• Contribute to Open-Source Projects