GitHub Essentials for Developers
The Microsoft GitHub Essentials for Developers course equips developers, DevOps engineers, and administrators with foundational skills in Git, repository management, and collaborative workflows to solve the critical industry challenge of inefficient team collaboration. With over 100 million developers using GitHub globally, mastering its core features—like pull requests, branching, and security practices—is essential for modern software delivery.
This course prepares learners for the official GitHub Foundations certification (GH-900), enhancing career readiness with verified skills in version control and project collaboration. Koenig Solutions offers Guaranteed-to-Run dates and official vendor-authorized courseware, ensuring reliable, high-quality training that leads to certification success and professional advancement in cloud and DevOps roles.
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Course Overview
The Microsoft GitHub Essentials for Developers course is designed for developers, DevOps Engineers, and Administrators seeking foundational proficiency in GitHub, preparing them for the Microsoft GH-900: GitHub Foundations certification exam. This training equips learners with core skills in repository management, branching, commits, and pull requests, emphasizing collaborative workflows essential in modern software development. With GitHub hosting over 100 million developers and serving as the backbone for 95% of Fortune 500 software teams, mastering these fundamentals is critical for career advancement in cloud-native and open-source environments.
Students engage with key Microsoft and GitHub technologies including GitHub Repositories, GitHub Actions, GitHub Copilot, GitHub Codespaces, GitHub Pages, and GitHub Projects. Through hands-on labs in the GitHub web interface and GitHub Desktop, learners configure secure repositories, implement branch protection rules, and automate workflows using GitHub Actions. A core project involves contributing to an open-source repository by forking, creating feature branches, submitting pull requests, and participating in code reviews—mirroring real-world developer collaboration scenarios practiced across enterprise and startup ecosystems.
This course prepares candidates for the widely recognized Microsoft GH-900 certification, a credential that validates essential GitHub skills sought after in today’s competitive tech job market. Certified professionals report average starting salaries of $95,000, with demand growing 12–15% year-over-year across industries. Koenig Solutions enhances learning with official Microsoft courseware and a Guaranteed-to-Run schedule, ensuring access to expert-led training. Completing this path empowers developers to advance into roles such as DevOps Engineer or GitHub Specialist, positioning them at the forefront of modern software collaboration and continuous integration practices.
What You'll Learn
Prerequisites
- An active GitHub.com account (Free, Pro, or Enterprise)
- Access to a local Git environment (Git for Windows, macOS, or Linux)
- Familiarity with Git 2.x or later
- Familiarity with the GitHub CLI (gh)
- A web browser compatible with GitHub.com (latest Chrome, Edge, or Firefox)
- Understanding of software development workflows including branching and merging
Certification Exam
Everything you need to know about the GitHub Essentials for Developers certification exam
Course Curriculum
Structured learning with hands-on labs and real-world scenarios
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Day 1– Mastering Git and GitHub Essentials
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Day 2– Advanced GitHub Essentials for Developers
What's Included in Your Training
Every enrollment comes packed with resources to maximise your learning and exam success
Exam Preparation Materials
Practice Test Questions (200+)
Certificate of Completion
Post-Training Support (30 days)
Session Recording Access
Free Rescheduling (7+ days notice)
Career Outcomes
of GitHub Essentials for Developers certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the GitHub Essentials for Developers certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- Software Developer
- DevOps Engineer
- GitHub Administrator
- Junior Developer
- Collaboration Specialist
- Platform Engineer
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