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Git and GitHub Basics

Learn version control from zero: save snapshots of your work, try ideas on branches, and share code with GitHub.

4 lessonsAbout 43 minFree
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Finish every lesson, then sign in and pass the final assessment to earn a free certificate

Module 1: Version control

  1. What Is Git?10 min · Up next
  2. Commits and History11 min · Not started
  3. Branches and Merging11 min · Not started
  4. GitHub and Pull Requests11 min · Not started

Questions about Git and GitHub Basics

What will I learn in Git and GitHub Basics?

Learn version control from zero: save snapshots of your work, try ideas on branches, and share code with GitHub. The course has 4 lessons, organised in one module: Module 1: Version control.

How long does Git and GitHub Basics take?

About 43 minutes in total, across 4 lessons. You can learn at your own pace and stop and continue any time.

Do I need experience to take Git and GitHub Basics?

No. This course starts from zero and explains every new word the first time it appears.

Is Git and GitHub Basics free?

Yes. The whole course is free and you do not need an account to learn. A free account is only needed for the final assessment and the certificate.

Do I get a certificate for Git and GitHub Basics?

Yes, a free certificate of completion. Finish every lesson, sign in, and pass the 15-question final assessment with 80% or more. It is not an accredited qualification.

What should I learn after Git and GitHub Basics?

The next step is Git Intermediate: Undo, Collaborate and Resolve.