GH-300T00: GitHub Copilot

The GH-300T00: GitHub Copilot course teaches developers how to leverage AI-powered pair programming with GitHub Copilot to accelerate software development. This 1-day hands-on course covers code suggestions, Copilot Chat, CLI integration, workspace agents, and prompt engineering techniques for maximizing AI-assisted coding productivity. Esamatic srl, a Microsoft Learning Partner in Milan, delivers this course with Microsoft Certified Trainers.

• Code Suggestions: inline completions, multi-line suggestions, and context-aware code generation
• Copilot Chat: conversational AI for code explanation, debugging, refactoring, and test generation
• CLI Integration: GitHub Copilot in the command line for shell commands and script generation
• Workspace Agents: specialized AI agents for documentation, testing, and code review tasks
• Prompt Engineering: crafting effective prompts and providing context for optimal AI code suggestions

Course Overview: GH-300T00 GitHub Copilot

GitHub Copilot is an AI pair programmer powered by large language models that helps developers write code faster and with less effort. The GH-300T00 course provides comprehensive training on using Copilot’s code suggestions, chat interface, CLI tools, and workspace agents — along with prompt engineering best practices to maximize productivity and code quality in AI-assisted development.

Learning Objectives

1. Use GitHub Copilot code suggestions effectively — leverage inline completions, multi-line suggestions, and context-aware generation to accelerate coding workflows
2. Master Copilot Chat for development tasks — use conversational AI for code explanation, debugging, refactoring, test generation, and documentation
3. Integrate Copilot across development tools — use Copilot in IDEs, the command line, and GitHub.com for comprehensive AI-assisted development
4. Apply prompt engineering for code — craft effective prompts, provide relevant context, and use techniques that produce high-quality AI-generated code

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for software developers, full-stack engineers, DevOps practitioners, and technical leads who want to boost their productivity with AI-powered coding assistance.

Career Benefits

AI-assisted development is transforming how software is built. The GH-300T00 course builds practical skills in using GitHub Copilot — an increasingly essential competency for software engineers, developers, and engineering teams seeking competitive advantage through AI-augmented productivity.

Prerequisites

• Proficiency in at least one programming language
• Experience with an IDE such as Visual Studio Code
• Basic familiarity with GitHub repositories and workflows
• A GitHub Copilot subscription or trial access

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GitHub Copilot?

GitHub Copilot is an AI pair programmer that provides real-time code suggestions, chat-based assistance, and automated coding tasks. It is powered by large language models trained on public code repositories.

Which programming languages does Copilot support?

GitHub Copilot supports virtually all programming languages, with particularly strong performance in Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Go, Ruby, Java, and C#. It adapts to the language and framework you are using.

Does this course cover Copilot for Business?

Yes. The course covers both individual and organizational Copilot features, including policy management, usage analytics, and content exclusion settings available in Copilot Business and Enterprise plans.

Will AI replace developers?

No. GitHub Copilot augments developer productivity by handling routine coding tasks, freeing developers to focus on architecture, design, and complex problem-solving. The course teaches how to use AI as an effective development partner.