GitHub Copilot GH-300 Training Course – Master the AI Assistant to Accelerate Development

Reference : GH-300

750 € excl. VAT

1 Day

6 h

Each session will take place even if only one person is registered (except in cases of force majeure).

Description of the GitHub Copilot GH-300 Training Course

GitHub Copilot is transforming how developers write code. This training course teaches you to use this AI assistant effectively in your daily development workflow: code generation, documentation, debugging, unit testing and pair programming with AI. You will cover all the features of GitHub Copilot and learn best practices for maximising your productivity.

Format

Remote (recorded sessions). It is possible to customise the training course for a private group. Contact us for more information.

GOOD TO KNOW

This training course includes numerous exercises (60% practical). You will use GitHub Copilot on real projects. Hands-on exercises covering multiple languages (JavaScript, Python, C#). This training course prepares you for the GH-300 GitHub certification.

Objectives of the GitHub Copilot GH-300 Training Course

By the end of this training course, each participant will be able to:

Configure and use GitHub Copilot in VS Code and other IDEs
Generate quality code with AI assistance
Write effective prompts to guide Copilot
Use Copilot for documentation and code review
Generate and run unit tests with Copilot
Understand Copilot’s limitations and best practices

Prerequisites for this GitHub Copilot GH-300 Training Course

Experience in at least one programming language (JavaScript, Python, C#, etc.)
Familiarity with VS Code or another IDE
Basic knowledge of GitBecause each participant is unique, a personalised interview with our expert allows us to design a training programme perfectly aligned with their objectives, level and professional challenges.

Target Audience

This training course is designed for:

Software developers and engineers
Full-stack and back-end developers
Technical leads and senior developers
Any developer wishing to boost their productivity with AI

Detailed Programme of the GitHub Copilot GH-300 Training Course

Introduction to GitHub Copilot

Overview of the AI assistant / GitHub Copilot (concepts, uses, limitations).
Key features and use cases in the development workflow.

Installation and Configuration

Installing Copilot in VS Code or another IDE.
Managing preferences, extensions and licences.

Core Interaction Techniques

Interaction methods (autocompletion, contextual suggestions).
Using inline and chat modes effectively.

Prompt Engineering for Code

Designing effective, structured prompts to guide Copilot.
Optimising code generation contexts.

Testing and Code Quality

Generating unit tests with Copilot.
Code refactoring and correction suggestions.

Collaboration and Team Workflows

Producing consistent collaborative code with Copilot.
Reviewing suggestions, human validation, integration best practices.

Limitations and Best Practices

Understanding the current limitations of Copilot and managing cases where suggestions are incorrect or not applicable.
Security and responsible AI considerations.

Practical Project Workshop