Introduction to Git and GitHub

Learn Git and GitHub fundamentals with practical understanding and essential collaboration skills for effective team development.

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Course Details

Git and GitHub are the industry standard for version control and collaboration in modern software development. However, many developers struggle with complex scenarios because they only learn the surface-level commands. This introductory course provides a solid foundation in Git operations, introducing you to the underlying concepts and professional workflows that will enable you to work confidently with Git and GitHub.

What Makes This Course Different?

Here’s what you can expect when taking this course:

Understanding How Git Works:
Rather than just memorizing commands, you’ll learn the key concepts behind Git, including how it stores data, the commit graph, and why certain operations work the way they do. This foundation helps you understand Git’s behavior and troubleshoot common issues.
Professional Workflow Focus:
Learn essential collaboration patterns, branch management strategies, and code review processes that professional development teams use. You’ll understand pull request workflows, basic conflict resolution, and team collaboration practices.
Extensive Hands-On Practice:
Complete 16 comprehensive exercise modules covering real-world scenarios from basic repository setup to team collaboration. Each module includes practical exercises that help you apply what you learn in realistic situations.
Professional Development Skills:
Learn important concepts like branching strategies, merge approaches, and repository management that will prepare you for working in professional development environments.

What Will You Learn?

By the end of this course, you’ll have a solid foundation in Git and GitHub that will give you confidence in your daily development work. You’ll understand how Git works, be comfortable with branching and merging, know how to collaborate effectively using GitHub, and be prepared to handle common challenges that arise in team development environments.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is designed for developers and IT professionals who want to build a solid foundation in Git and GitHub. It’s ideal for:

Developers who are new to Git or want to strengthen their understanding
Team members who need to collaborate effectively using version control
IT professionals who want to improve their development workflow skills
Anyone who has struggled with Git basics and wants to build confidence

What Are The Prerequisites?

You should be comfortable working with files using the command-line interface. While the exercises primarily target Windows systems, Linux and Mac users should be able to follow along without difficulty. No prior Git experience is required, but basic familiarity with software development concepts is helpful.

How Long is the Course? Where Does It Happen?

This intensive course is available in two formats to fit your schedule:

Two full days (intensive format)
Four half days (spread over 2-4 weeks)

Delivery options include on-site training at your company or live remote sessions via Zoom. Both formats include the same comprehensive content and hands-on exercises.

About the Trainer

Tore Nestenius is an independent software consultant and trainer with over ten years of experience training and coaching development and IT teams. Tore specializes in practical, hands-on training that bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world application. His expertise spans .NET/C#, software architecture, DDD/CQRS, security, and web development, bringing a comprehensive understanding of modern software development practices to his Git and GitHub training.

What you will learn

In this course, we will cover the following topics:

Fundamentals of Git

Git – the big picture
Configuring Git
Git fundamentals
Commits
The commit message
The DAG
Working with the Index
Understanding branches
Working with merge
Rebase branches

Collaboration using GitHub

GitHub – the big picture
Fetching changes from GitHub
Pushing to GitHub
Collaborating with others
Pull requests
Reviewing pull requests

Introduction to Git & GitHub

Article SKU:
T103

Duration:
2 days or 4 half days

Level:
Beginner

Language:
English, Swedish

Price:
Contact me for a price enquiry or to submit interest.

Introduction to Git and GitHub Training FAQs

Do you provide both on-site and remote training classes?

Yes, we provide both types of training.

Do you provide training in both Swedish and English?

Yes, both options are available. All our course materials are in English and we can teach the class in either Swedish or English.

Do you do half-day training?

When we run on-site, we usually do full-day classes. For remote training, we can provide options for both half and full days.

Do you do webinars and shorter talks?

Yes, please visit our Talks page for more details.

Do you provide customized courses?

Yes we do that. Contact me for more information.

Put Tore to the Test: Book A Free Workshop

The best workshops create an immersive experience. See the benefits that practical, attentive, and up-to-date training can offer today by putting me to the test!

I offer 30-45 minute workshops that can be customized to your team’s needs:

Choose a topic that is key to you and your team.
Pick a webinar or in-person workshop if you’re in Sweden or Denmark.
I will tailor the workshop to the challenges you’re actually facing.
Chat with me before going ahead to make sure it’s the right fit for you.

Feel free to get in touch using the details below, submitting a form on the contact page, or connect with me on LinkedIn!