Master Git & GitHub Version Control for Developers
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What you'll learn
Create and manage Git repositories and GitHub projects.
Apply branching, merging, rebasing, and revision strategies.
Execute advanced Git operations to manage code safely.
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February 2026
13 assignments
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There are 4 modules in this course
By completing this course, learners will be able to explain Git fundamentals, create and manage GitHub repositories, apply branching strategies, and execute advanced version control operations with confidence. Learners will gain the ability to track source code changes, collaborate effectively in team environments, and safely manage complex code histories using industry-standard Git workflows.
This course is designed to take learners from foundational Git concepts to advanced version control mastery through a structured, hands-on learning path. Starting with Git installation, configuration, and core concepts, learners progress to creating real GitHub projects, managing repositories through IDE integration, and collaborating using branches and revisions. The course then advances into critical professional skills such as rebasing, merging, cherry-picking, resetting, reverting, and cleaning changes safely. What makes this course unique is its project-driven approach combined with progressive difficulty, ensuring learners not only understand Git commands but also know when and why to use them in real-world scenarios. With clear module-based learning, practice quizzes, and graded assessments, this course equips learners with job-ready Git and GitHub skills essential for modern software development roles.
This module introduces learners to the core concepts of Git version control, explaining why it is essential in modern software development and how to set up Git environments effectively for individual use.
What's included
4 videos3 assignments
4 videosβ’Total 26 minutes
- Intro to GITβ’8 minutes
- Installation to GITβ’5 minutes
- GUI and CLIβ’6 minutes
- Git Configurationβ’7 minutes
3 assignmentsβ’Total 50 minutes
- Understanding Version Control with Gitβ’10 minutes
- Working Environments and Configurationβ’10 minutes
- Getting Started with Gitβ’30 minutes
This module focuses on applying Git concepts in real-world scenarios by introducing GitHub, creating repositories, and managing project code through commits and remote synchronization.
What's included
5 videos3 assignments
5 videosβ’Total 26 minutes
- Introduction to Projectβ’5 minutes
- Overview of GITHUBβ’6 minutes
- Creation of GIT Project Repository in Eclipse IDEβ’3 minutes
- Configure Eclipse Projectβ’6 minutes
- Commit and Push Code into GIT Reportβ’6 minutes
3 assignmentsβ’Total 50 minutes
- Introduction to GitHub and Projectsβ’10 minutes
- Creating and Pushing Your First Repositoryβ’10 minutes
- Building Your First GitHub Projectβ’30 minutes
This module explores collaborative development practices using Git branches, revisions, and version history to enable parallel development and controlled code integration.
What's included
4 videos3 assignments
4 videosβ’Total 20 minutes
- Creating Branchesβ’6 minutes
- Revisionβ’1 minute
- Introduction to Gitβ’5 minutes
- Git Rebase and Mergeβ’8 minutes
3 assignmentsβ’Total 50 minutes
- Working with Branches and Code Versionsβ’10 minutes
- Preparing for Advanced Git Operationsβ’10 minutes
- Collaboration and Branch Managementβ’30 minutes
This module covers advanced Git techniques such as rebase, merge, cherry-pick, reset, revert, and cleanup operations, enabling learners to manage complex version control scenarios safely and effectively.
What's included
6 videos4 assignments
6 videosβ’Total 51 minutes
- Git Rebase and Merge Continueβ’8 minutes
- More on Git Rebase and Mergeβ’7 minutes
- Git Cherry Pickβ’7 minutes
- Git Reset and Checkoutβ’11 minutes
- Reverting Commited Changesβ’8 minutes
- Removing Untracked Changesβ’9 minutes
4 assignmentsβ’Total 60 minutes
- Rebase and Merge Strategiesβ’10 minutes
- Selective Changes and Navigationβ’10 minutes
- Undoing and Cleaning Changes Safelyβ’10 minutes
- Mastering Advanced Git Version Controlβ’30 minutes
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