Venue Info
Birkbeck, University of London, Malet Street, London WC1E 7HX
Master Git and GitHub for dummies
Birkbeck, University of London, London
Free
Birkbeck Students' Union
Category
Career Development and Job Fairs
Talks, Panels, and Lectures
Other
Do you want to learn how to use Git and GitHub?
This introductory course demystifies Git and GitHub, giving you the essential skills to manage projects, collaborate with teammates, and contribute to open‑source software with confidence.
Whether you're a student, aspiring developer, or professional looking to modernise your workflow, this course provides a clear, hands‑on introduction to the tools used across the software industry.
What You’ll Learn
- How Git works — repositories, commits, branches, merges, and the power of version control
- Core Git commands — clone, add, commit, push, pull, and more
- Branching strategies — working safely on new features without breaking your project
- Using GitHub — hosting repositories, managing issues, pull requests, and collaboration
- Best practices for clean commit history, teamwork, and project organisation
Who This Course Is For
- Beginners with little or no Git experience
- Students and new developers preparing for industry workflows
- Anyone who wants to collaborate on code or manage projects more effectively
How the Course Works
Through guided exercises and real examples, you’ll learn by doing — creating repositories, making changes, resolving conflicts, and collaborating through GitHub.