Get Certified with GitHub: Certification Training Workshop

Abstract

A practical workshop for FEU Tech CS and IT students, with or without prior experience, preparing for the GitHub Foundations certification. It works through the exam's seven domains, setting up a GitHub profile, using GitHub in school projects, and industry practices.

Outline

1. GitHub certification exams and why to take one
2. Introduction to Git and GitHub
3. Working with GitHub repositories
4. Collaboration features
5. Modern development
6. Project management
7. Privacy, security, and administration
8. Benefits of the GitHub community
9. Using GitHub in school projects

Key takeaways

• A GitHub certification validates your knowledge and can go on your portfolio, resume, and LinkedIn
• The exam is 75 multiple-choice questions in 2 hours, with no penalty for wrong answers
• The certification is valid for 3 years