Overview

In this session, GitHub’s experts will guide participants through the basics of using GitHub in a non-technical context, helping teams collaborate more effectively using repositories, issues, projects, markdown documentation, and pull requests.

Topics

• Introduction to GitHub and version control
• Navigating the GitHub interface
• Creating and managing repositories
• Using Issues and Discussions for collaboration
• Writing and formatting Markdown content
• Change control with Pull Requests and Code Reviews

Customer benefits

The offering will help customers:

• Improve collaboration across technical and non-technical teams
• Increase confidence in using GitHub for everyday tasks
• Enhance documentation practices through Markdown
• Streamline communication via GitHub Issues and Discussions

Learning objectives

After completing this training, learners will be able to:

• Navigate GitHub’s interface and repositories
• Create and edit Markdown files
• Leverage Issues, Projects and Discussions to collaborate
• Understand basic version control concepts
• Become adept with change management using Pull Requests and Code Reviews

Audience

Required:

• Project managers
• Technical writers

Optional:

• Designers
• Product managers

Delivery details

• Level: Beginner
• Offering type: Training
• Format: Remote or onsite class
• Class size: Up to 20 participants

Customer prerequisites

Before this training, the customer needs to have in place:

• A GitHub account
• Access to a GitHub organization or repository
• Basic computer literacy
• Internet access
• Zoom or Teams installed