Overview
GitHub Foundations introduces you to the fundamental concepts, features, and products of GitHub. You’ll discover the benefits of using GitHub as a collaborative platform and explore its core features, such as repository management, commits, branches, and merging.
Through curated modules and hands-on exercises, you’ll gain a solid understanding of GitHub’s essential tools and be well-equipped to start contributing to projects and collaborating effectively within GitHub.
Why Choose KORNERSTONE
- Accredited, practitioner-led, expert certificate trainers to provide high quality training
- Official training material included
- Practical, scenario-based learning – focus on application, not just theory
- Excellent Passing Rate
Skills Covered
- GitHub Foundation Part 1 and Part 2
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites required to attend this course.
Target Audience
This course in intended for students who want to understand and GitHub best practices. You will understand the fundamental features of GitHub, learn about repository management, gain an understanding of the GitHub flow, including branches, commits, and pull requests.
Additionally, you will explore the collaborative features of GitHub by reviewing issues and discussions and be able to manage your GitHub notifications and subscriptions.
Course Curriculum

Module 1: GitHub Foundations Part 1 of 2
The GitHub Foundations Learning Path Part 1 of 2 is a concise and beginner-friendly journey designed to introduce you to the fundamental concepts and products of GitHub. You’ll discover the benefits of using GitHub as a collaborative platform and explore its core features, such as repository management, commits, branches, and merging.
In this learning path, you’ll:
- Gain an understanding of GitHub’s essential tools
- Become familiar with Git
- Learn about GitHub Copilot
Module 2: GitHub Foundations Part 2 of 2
The GitHub Foundations Learning Path Part 2 of 2 is a concise and beginner-friendly journey designed to introduce you to the fundamental concepts and products of GitHub. You’ll discover the benefits of using GitHub as a collaborative platform and explore its core features, such as repository management, commits, branches, and merging.
In this learning path, you’ll:
- Gain an understanding of GitHub’s essential tools
- Become familiar with Git
- Learn about GitHub Copilot
Dates & Locations
November 26, 2026 - November 27, 2026

Exam & Certification
GitHub Foundations
This exam is targeted towards GitHub users who want to validate their understanding of the foundational topics, products, and concepts of collaborating, contributing, and working on GitHub.







