GH-300: GitHub Copilot Fundamentals

Learn to work with AI-assisted development

With this certification track, you will develop insight into how to use GitHub Copilot in software development. After completing the training:

• You understand how GitHub Copilot works and what its capabilities are
• You can write effective prompts to generate better code suggestions
• You can use Copilot to write, improve, and refactor code
• You can assess AI-generated code for quality and reliability
• You understand the limitations and risks of using AI in development
• You are well prepared for the Microsoft exam GH-300 

What you’ll learn

The training is based on the official Microsoft exam guide and provides a practical introduction to working with GitHub Copilot:

• Working with GitHub Copilot
  • What GitHub Copilot is and how it works
  • Generating code based on context and prompts
  • Interpreting and improving suggestions 
• Prompting and effective usage
  • Writing clear and targeted prompts
  • Iterating with Copilot
  • Using Copilot for different programming tasks
  • Context building (not just prompts)
  • Iterative workflows with Copilot Chat
• Application in software development
  • Using Copilot when writing code Refactoring and improving existing code
  • Generating documentation and tests
  • Supporting full development lifecycle (coding, reviewing, testing)
  • Using Copilot across different environments and tools
• Quality and responsibility
  • Reviewing and validating AI-generated code
  • Understanding limitations and risks
  • Security, privacy, and responsible use of AI 
• Advanced Copilot workflows and integration
  • Using Copilot Chat for development tasks
  • Supporting code reviews and pull requests
  • Working with multi-step and agent-based workflows
  • Integrating Copilot into development environments and tools
• Copilot in teams and organizations
  • Differences between Individual, Business, and Enterprise plans
  • Using Copilot in team environments
  • Managing access, policies, and governance
  • Secure and responsible adoption in organizations
• Extending Copilot capabilities
  • Introduction to Model Context Protocol (MCP)
  • Using external tools and integrations
  • Configuring Copilot for advanced workflows
• Why this training
  • Practical introduction to AI-assisted development
  • Directly applicable in daily development work
  • Helps you work more productively and efficiently with AI

Practical info

• Target audience: developers and other professionals working with code or software development
• Level: Fundamentals (basic)
• Focus: effective and responsible use of GitHub Copilot in practice
• Duration: tailored, depending on prior knowledge and requirements
• Location: remote or on-site
• Materials: official Microsoft course materials, supplemented with practical cases
• Cost: depends on the training needs and duration of the program