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Mastering GitHub Copilot: From Setup to Real Projects

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Mastering GitHub Copilot: From Setup to Real Projects

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Set up GitHub Copilot in VS Code and understand its plans, privacy settings, and usage limits

  • Explore key features: Code Completions, Smart Actions, Chat Modes (Ask, Edit, Agent), Chat Context, Custom Instructions, Prompts, Agent Skills, more

  • Build a functional Calculator App in React step by step using GitHub Copilot AI for the entire workflow

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March 2026

Assessments

2 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the AI Coding Tools for Professional Developers Specialization
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
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  • Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
  • Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
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There are 7 modules in this course

Unlock the full potential of GitHub Copilot and supercharge your coding workflow!

This practical course helps developers use AI-assisted coding in real daily work — from setup in VS Code to building a real project, improving prompts, and configuring Copilot for repeatable workflows. Throughout the course, you’ll explore: GitHub Copilot Fundamentals: Set up Copilot in VS Code and learn core features like code completions, Inline Chat (editor + terminal), Smart Actions, and the Copilot Chat interface. Copilot Basics for Real Use: Understand why Copilot matters, common developer use cases, pricing plans and limitations, and key data privacy basics you should know before using AI at work. Chat Modes + Context: Master Copilot Chat modes — Ask, Edit, and Agent — and learn how to provide the right context so Copilot gives more accurate and useful answers. Real-World Project (Calculator App): Build a modern Calculator App with Copilot end to end: create a development plan, implement the UI, style it, add input limits and number formatting, replace custom logic with a library, write unit tests, and generate documentation. Optimizing Your Workflow: Learn how workspace indexing works, manage ignored files with .gitignore, write effective custom instructions, and use prompt files for repeated tasks and templates. Agent Skills & Custom Agents (Advanced): Understand Agent Skills, explore popular community skills, build your first skill, and use ready-to-use templates. You’ll also get an intro to custom agents and practical templates (as upcoming/optional lessons). By the end of the course, you’ll be able to use GitHub Copilot with confidence: plan features, generate and refactor code, write tests, document your work, and set up reusable AI workflows that save hours every week.

Set up GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code and start coding with AI assistance using features like code completions, inline chat, smart actions, and the Copilot Chat interface.

What's included

8 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt

8 videosTotal 41 minutes
  • Welcome to the Course1 minute
  • Course Requirements1 minute
  • Setting Up Github Copilot and VS Code5 minutes
  • Quick Start with GitHub Copilot in VS Code8 minutes
  • Learn more about Code Completions9 minutes
  • Use Inline Chat for Editor and Terminal4 minutes
  • Github Copilot Smart Actions7 minutes
  • Use of Github Copilot Chat Interface7 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes
  • Test 110 minutes
1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes
  • AI-assisted coding10 minutes

In this module, you'll explore how Copilot enhances coding productivity, supports daily development tasks, and fits into real-world workflows.

What's included

5 videos

5 videosTotal 18 minutes
  • Why You Should Use Github Copilot1 minute
  • Overview of GitHub Copilot4 minutes
  • Popular Use Cases of GitHub Copilot for Developers4 minutes
  • Github Copilot Payment Plans & Limitations3 minutes
  • Understand Github Copilot Data Privacy6 minutes

Master GitHub Copilot Chat's modes—ask, edit, and agent—and how to set the right context for better results.

What's included

4 videos1 assignment

4 videosTotal 38 minutes
  • Using Copilot Chat – Ask Mode6 minutes
  • Editing Code with Copilot – Edit Mode8 minutes
  • Automate Tasks with Copilot – Agent Mode11 minutes
  • Using Chat Context for Better Responses13 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes
  • Test 210 minutes

Build your first real-world app using GitHub Copilot — a modern Calculator App!

What's included

10 videos1 reading1 discussion prompt

10 videosTotal 64 minutes
  • Introduction to Your First Copilot Project2 minutes
  • App Overview — See What We’ll Build3 minutes
  • Popular Approaches to Build App with Copilot3 minutes
  • Create Development Plan for Copilot8 minutes
  • Build the Calculator App from the Plan9 minutes
  • Style the Calculator for a Modern Look8 minutes
  • Add Input Limits and Thousands Formatting9 minutes
  • Replace Custom Logic with a Formatting Library7 minutes
  • Write and Run Unit Tests with Copilot12 minutes
  • Generate Project Documentation with AI3 minutes
1 readingTotal 15 minutes
  • Prompts and Materials for Calculator App15 minutes
1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes
  • Ethical considerations10 minutes

In this module, you will learn to maximize Copilot’s productivity by controlling its knowledge base through workspace indexing and .gitignore

What's included

8 videos2 readings

8 videosTotal 43 minutes
  • How Workspace Indexing Works in Copilot3 minutes
  • Manage Ignored Files in Copilot with .gitignore3 minutes
  • Custom Instructions in Copilot Explained4 minutes
  • Create Your Own Custom Instructions6 minutes
  • Overview Community Popular Custom Instructions11 minutes
  • Understand Prompt Files for Repeated Tasks4 minutes
  • Create Your Own Prompt Files6 minutes
  • Overview Community Popular Prompts Files6 minutes
2 readingsTotal 20 minutes
  • Custom Instructions Templates for Developers10 minutes
  • Prompt Files Templates for Developers10 minutes

What's included

3 videos1 reading

3 videosTotal 21 minutes
  • Understand Agent Skills in GitHub Copilot3 minutes
  • Overview Popular Agent Skills from the Community9 minutes
  • Build and Configure Your First Agent Skill9 minutes
1 readingTotal 10 minutes
  • Ready-to-Use Agent Skill Templates for Developers10 minutes

Learn how to write better prompts—starting from the basics to advanced techniques—to get smarter and more accurate results.

What's included

5 videos

5 videosTotal 28 minutes
  • What Is Prompt Engineering?5 minutes
  • Common Mistakes and Challenges4 minutes
  • Best Practices for Writing Prompts8 minutes
  • Advanced Prompting Techniques6 minutes
  • Role-Based Prompts for Smarter Outputs5 minutes

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