GH-900 GitHub Foundations

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Duration
1 day

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Course Language
English

Training Solutions
Online Live

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Modern software development thrives on collaboration, transparency, and automation. Version control and platforms for collaborative work are now central components of digital projects.

Key topics

Basics of version control and repositories.
Working with Git and GitHub in everyday development.
Collaboration, reviews, and issues.
Automation with workflows and actions.
Security, access models, and best practices.

Prerequisites
Basic understanding of software development or IT processes. Some experience with code or scripts is helpful but not essential.

Target audience
Suitable for IT professionals, developers, technical project roles, and anyone who wants to understand and classify structured collaboration in software projects.

In-depth knowledge of GitHub strengthens modern development processes, improves teamwork, and creates a solid foundation for scalable, secure, and efficient software projects in the digital environment.

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Course content

Git Basics

Documentation of security policies
Definition of authorizations
Process automation for security
Response to violations

GitHub Basics

Discover GitHub features
Manage repositories
Understanding GitHub workflows
Collaborate through issues and discussions
Manage notifications and subscriptions

GitHub Product Overview

GitHub accounts: Personal, Organization, Enterprise
Plans: Free, Pro, Team, Enterprise
Access: Mobile, Desktop
Billing and payments

GitHub Code Explorer

Code scanning: Purpose
Activation in the repository
Enable third-party analysis
CodeQL vs. CI tool in GitHub Actions
Configuration with triggers
Frequency of code scanning

GitHub Copilot Basics

Suggestions for programming
Activation options
Version differences
Setup
Troubleshooting

Code with GitHub Codespaces

Explaining GitHub Codespaces
How GitHub Codespaces works
Customizations in Codespaces
GitHub.dev vs. Codespaces

GitHub workflow

Classic vs. modern projects
Create a project at the company level
Define project structure
Adjust access rights
Using automation and analytics

Markdown on GitHub

Markdown for lists, images, links
Use of Markdown in the repository
GitHub-specific Markdown extensions

Open source project on GitHub

Find GitHub projects and contribute
Submit pull requests
Communicate with maintainers and code reviews
Join and participate in communities

InnerSource with GitHub

User vs. organization projects
GitHub organizations recommend
Make repositories visible
Create READMEs
Use issue and PR templates
Promote transparency
Measure InnerSource success
Distribute toolkit

GitHub Repository Security

Security tools and GitHub features detect
Check dependencies in private repositories
Fix outdated, insecure dependencies
Use Dependabot for automatic checks
Add SECURITY.md for guidelines
Remove commits with sensitive data
Delete old commits with sensitive data

GitHub management

Member management and access control
Secure authentication technologies
Management with directory services
GitHub as an identity provider

GitHub user profiles

Access control with authentication tools
Identity providers for secure access
Impact of SAML SSO
Authentication options and admin role
Access to private data in GitHub organizations
Benefits of team synchronization

GitHub pull requests

Importance of branches in pull requests
Explanation of the pull request concept
Creating a pull request
Understanding pull request statuses
Merging pull requests with the base branch

GitHub repository history

Find important issues/PRs
Search history
Use GitHub connections

GitHub Copilot in Python

Enable Copilot in VS Code
Create prompts
Use Copilot for Python

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Frequently asked questions

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What is the goal of the GH-900 GitHub Foundations training?

The training teaches the basics of GitHub, version control with Git, and shows how projects can be professionally managed and collaboratively edited.

Who is the GH-900 GitHub training suitable for?

Ideal for anyone who wants to understand GitHub from the ground up—whether you're a coding beginner, an IT professional, or a digital professional.

What topics are covered in the GitHub Foundations training?

The training covers repository management, commits, branches, pull requests, issues, and basic workflows with Git and GitHub.

Is prior knowledge required for GH-900 training?

A basic understanding of technology is helpful, but not essential. The content starts with the basics and builds systematically.

Is the GH-900 course also useful for non-programmers?

Yes. Project managers, designers, and technical editors also benefit from understanding versioning and collaboration on GitHub.

What are the benefits of participating in GH-900 training for teams?

Teams develop a common way of working with GitHub, reduce errors, improve code quality, and communicate more efficiently.

Will a certificate be issued after the course?

Yes. Upon successful completion, participants receive a recognized certificate as proof of the basic knowledge they have acquired.

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