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About the Course

Get started with Git and GitHub in this self-paced, introductory course! You’ll become familiar with collaborative version control and popular Git platforms. Collaboration and social coding are crucial parts of contemporary Software Engineering practices and the DevOps culture. You will begin this course with an overview of Git and Github fundamentals and explore key Git concepts such as branching and repositories, as well as the use of Git commands. You will also learn and practice various Git concepts such as forking, cloning and merging workflows using hands-on labs. And you’ll learn to use GitHub to work effectively as a team, and perform common Git operations, from both the Web UI and command line. The course wraps up with a final project where you will start building your portfolio by creating and sharing a public/open-source GitHub project. By completing this course you will demonstrate your Git and Github skills as well as add a project to your resume! All hands-on activities in this course can be performed using web-browser based tools and interfaces. Installation of any specialized software is NOT required on your own computer in order to complete the course....

Top reviews

RF

Jul 24, 2023

Good practice for the basic commands. One or two bits are implied like checking out to the proper branch before committing.

MC

Jan 14, 2025

Useful and easy to learn if you pay attention. I also love step by step approach and practice project first, doing it on my own later for grade was much easier.

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By Jerry M

Jun 5, 2022

Great course, wish there were more interactive parts so you can remember git commands for final project.

By Nguyễn V S

Jun 4, 2023

Should have more the hands-on lab to practice about commands of Integrator or Repository Administrator

By Saidu B

Jul 22, 2023

Good course content...Thanks again.

But had a problem with IDE skill lab... it was freezing a lot.

By Ariel R

Mar 17, 2024

Overall great course. I think it should be more focused to the usage of commands though.

By Dan C

Jun 5, 2025

Hands-on type of course where you can get started learning Git and Github. Lots of fun!

By Pavlo M

Sep 13, 2022

The course is good, but some labs contain minor mistakes. It requires some brushing up.

By Chris M

Jan 1, 2023

Made it easy to understand what Git & Github is and how to use it at a basic level.

By Vijay V

Jun 14, 2024

This is a great course for better understanding of Git and GitHub for beginners.

By Elizeu G F C

Nov 16, 2022

Perfect to learn the basic commands that are used in the daily life as developer.

By Neo T T

Nov 1, 2022

I recommend this certificate especially if you want to be a full-stack developer.

By Ajith K

Jul 3, 2025

best online improve skill student of all mind set people learn platform Coursera

By Daniel K

Jan 10, 2024

I really needed this, as colleges never really went through this in detail.

By Helene P

May 23, 2024

Nice to learn the essentials, was going over the content a bit too fast.

By Ahmad A

Nov 22, 2025

no need for background in programming however a lot of details in it.

By MUDDANA T

Aug 18, 2025

good enough basics but a lot of same things over and over again

By Josh G

Jan 24, 2023

Thank you for showing how to use github in a simulated way.

By huzaifa a

Sep 9, 2023

Please Add More Projects and extend course Duration.

By Joel R

Jul 16, 2022

Gives general idea & Hands on experience with github

By Muhammad A

Oct 30, 2024

Good for beginners but i expect little more

By Miguel J R F

Nov 21, 2022

Some things aren't crearly for new users.

By GAJIPARA D K

Nov 12, 2024

Almost everything is covered thoroughly.

By Purusti H

Apr 6, 2025

This platform is very important for me.

By Nanxin X

Jan 11, 2023

It is a good course and easy to learn

By Walton M

Apr 26, 2023

Well detailed and practical

By Manas B

Jun 20, 2024

Very informative course