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GH-300: GitHub Copilot
| Course Name | Course Type | Syllabus |
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| Getting Started with GitHub Copilot | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus Getting Started with GitHub CopilotOverview/Description: GitHub Copilot is revolutionizing software development through powerful AI-assisted coding. In this foundational course, explore the core functionalities of GitHub Copilot including code suggestions, chat, and inline chat, and learn to distinguish between its intended capabilities and limitations. Next, examine the potential risks of generative AI tools including data bias, security vulnerabilities, and ethical concerns, and implement validation techniques and mitigation strategies to ensure responsible usage. Finally, master the installation, configuration, and troubleshooting processes for GitHub Copilot within your development environment. This course is part of a series that prepares learners for the GitHub Copilot certification. After completing this course, you will be equipped to leverage GitHub Copilot effectively while maintaining awareness of best practices for AI-assisted development.In the spirit of exploring the exciting possibilities of generative AI, this course narration was created using AI text-to-speech services. Course Number: it_sdghcp25_01_enus |
| GitHub Copilot Chat and CLI | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus GitHub Copilot Chat and CLIOverview/Description: GitHub Copilot Chat extends AI assistance beyond traditional code completion, enabling interactive problem-solving capabilities directly in your development environment. In this course, explore common use cases where GitHub Copilot Chat significantly improves developer productivity. Apply configuration tweaks to enhance responsiveness and suggestion quality. Next, learn how to recognize common limitations and implement appropriate workarounds while learning to evaluate and integrate code suggestions into your projects. Finally, discover how to execute effective feedback processes to improve the tool and master both slash commands and CLI implementation to optimize your development workflow. This course is part of a series that prepares learners for the GitHub Copilot certification. In the spirit of exploring the exciting possibilities of generative AI, this course narration was created using AI text-to-speech services. Course Number: it_sdghcp25_04_enus |
| GitHub Copilot Data Usage | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus GitHub Copilot Data UsageOverview/Description: GitHub Copilots effectiveness is driven by advanced data processing techniques that balance contextual precision with privacy considerations.In this course, explore how GitHub Copilot handles user data across individual and organizational settings. Next, compare data flow patterns in code completion vs. chat interactions, and learn about the prompt types GitHub Copilot Chat is optimized to process. Finally, discover how Copilot gathers contextual information, assembles prompts, and generates responses through its end-to-end processing pipeline, including proxy layers, filtering logic, and large language models. This course is part of a series that prepares learners for the GitHub Copilot certification. In the spirit of exploring the exciting possibilities of generative AI, this course narration was created using AI text-to-speech services. Course Number: it_sdghcp25_05_enus |
| GitHub Copilot Developer Use Cases | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus GitHub Copilot Developer Use CasesOverview/Description: GitHub Copilot transforms everyday development tasks by accelerating learning, reducing context switching, and streamlining complex processes. Leveraging GitHub Copilot allows you to overcome common development challenges and significantly improve your overall productivity.In this course, learn how to use GitHub Copilot to learn new programming languages and frameworks through generated examples, translate code between languages while preserving functionality, and minimize context switching with in-editor assistance. Next, explore how to generate comprehensive documentation, create realistic sample data sets, modernize legacy applications, and enhance debugging efficiency. Finally, discover how to evaluate opportunities to integrate GitHub Copilot throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and implement verification strategies to ensure code quality and security.This course is part of a series that prepares learners for the GitHub Copilot certification. In the spirit of exploring the exciting possibilities of generative AI, this course narration was created using AI text-to-speech services. Course Number: it_sdghcp25_07_enus |
| GitHub Copilot Fundamentals | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus GitHub Copilot FundamentalsOverview/Description: Effective utilization of GitHub Copilot requires a deep understanding of its interface and suggestion mechanisms. In this course, explore the GitHub Copilot interface elements and their purpose in streamlining development workflows. Next, discover how to utilize GitHub Copilots fundamental and advanced code completion capabilities. Finally, discover how to customize GitHub Copilots behavior for suggestion frequency, acceptance criteria, and language-specific behaviors, as well as utilize inline chat functionality for contextual assistance. This course is part of a series that prepares learners for the GitHub Copilot certification. After completing this course, you will be able to adapt GitHub Copilots capabilities to your unique development preferences and significantly enhance your coding efficiency.In the spirit of exploring the exciting possibilities of generative AI, this course narration was created using AI text-to-speech services. Course Number: it_sdghcp25_02_enus |
| GitHub Copilot Privacy Fundamentals | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus GitHub Copilot Privacy FundamentalsOverview/Description: Maintaining privacy and security while using AI coding assistants requires careful configuration and management.In this course, learn about GitHub Copilot subscription tiers, assess their privacy considerations, and configure organization-wide code suggestion settings using the Copilot Editor configuration file. Next, explore how to set up content exclusions at the repository and organization levels, ownership rights and contractual safeguards, and how to apply key security features, such as duplication detection. Finally, discover how to troubleshoot common issues with code suggestions and manage content exclusion challenges.This course is part of a series that prepares learners for the GitHub Copilot certification. In the spirit of exploring the exciting possibilities of generative AI, this course narration was created using AI text-to-speech services. Course Number: it_sdghcp25_09_enus |
| GitHub Copilot Prompting | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus GitHub Copilot PromptingOverview/Description: Effective prompt writing is critical for maximizing GitHub Copilots code generation capabilities.In this course, explore the fundamentals of prompt engineering and its role in software development with GitHub Copilot. Next, learn about the key components of a prompt, compare zero-shot and few-shot approaches, and how to apply context management using chat history. Finally, discover best practices for prompt crafting, how to choose suitable language formats for various tasks, and how to develop efficient workflows for better code suggestions.This course is part of a series that prepares learners for the GitHub Copilot certification. After completing this course, you will be able to craft prompts that significantly improve Copilot’s output, enabling more accurate, relevant AI-assisted development. In the spirit of exploring the exciting possibilities of generative AI, this course narration was created using AI text-to-speech services. Course Number: it_sdghcp25_06_enus |
| GitHub Copilot Subscription Plans | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus GitHub Copilot Subscription PlansOverview/Description: GitHub Copilot offers various subscription tiers with unique capabilities designed for different user scenarios and organizational needs. In this course, explore the four GitHub Copilot subscription tiers and how to determine the most appropriate plan for different user scenarios. Next, discover the core features of individual plans and apply advanced techniques for business implementations, including organization-wide policy management, file exclusions, and subscription management via a REST API. Finally, learn how to implement enterprise-level collaborative tools and configure knowledge bases.This course is part of a series that prepares learners for the GitHub Copilot certification. Course Number: it_sdghcp25_03_enus |
| GitHub Copilot Testing | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus GitHub Copilot TestingOverview/Description: Effective testing is crucial for good software quality. GitHub Copilot can transform your testing practices and dramatically improve software quality.In this course, explore how to use GitHub Copilot to generate comprehensive test suites within industry-standard frameworks, while identifying edge cases to enhance coverage. Next, discover techniques for creating standardized testing boilerplate, implementing precise assertions, and evaluating test patterns to improve code quality through Copilots contextual insights. Finally, learn about collaborative code review strategies, how to uncover potential security vulnerabilities, and how to design optimized solutions for better application performance. This course is part of a series that prepares learners for the GitHub Copilot certification. In the spirit of exploring the exciting possibilities of generative AI, this course narration was created using AI text-to-speech services. Course Number: it_sdghcp25_08_enus |