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GitHub for Non-Developers

Overview

In this session, GitHub’s experts will guide participants through the basics of using GitHub in a non-technical context, helping teams collaborate more effectively using repositories, issues, projects, markdown documentation, and pull requests.

Topics

  • Introduction to GitHub and version control
  • Navigating the GitHub interface
  • Creating and managing repositories
  • Using Issues and Discussions for collaboration
  • Writing and formatting Markdown content
  • Change control with Pull Requests and Code Reviews

Customer benefits

The offering will help customers:

  • Improve collaboration across technical and non-technical teams
  • Increase confidence in using GitHub for everyday tasks
  • Enhance documentation practices through Markdown
  • Streamline communication via GitHub Issues and Discussions

Learning objectives

After completing this training, learners will be able to:

  • Navigate GitHub’s interface and repositories
  • Create and edit Markdown files
  • Leverage Issues, Projects and Discussions to collaborate
  • Understand basic version control concepts
  • Become adept with change management using Pull Requests and Code Reviews

Audience

Required:

  • Project managers
  • Technical writers

Optional:

  • Designers
  • Product managers

Delivery details

  • Level: Beginner
  • Offering type: Training
  • Format: Remote or onsite class
  • Class size: Up to 20 participants

Customer prerequisites

Before this training, the customer needs to have in place:

  • A GitHub account
  • Access to a GitHub organization or repository
  • Basic computer literacy
  • Internet access
  • Zoom or Teams installed

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