Git & GitHub Essentials

Version control is the first skill every developer needs. Master Git commands, branching, and GitHub collaboration workflows used by every serious software team.

Course structure

This course is organised into 4 modules with 15 hands-on lessons — approximately 7 hours of guided learning. Each module ends with a practical exercise, and the course concludes with a real-world project you can add to your portfolio. The first lesson is free to preview.

Who this course is for

• Professionals building practical, job-ready skills in this field
• Career changers who want a structured, step-by-step learning path
• Business owners and teams upskilling for real projects

Requirements

No prior experience is required — every concept is introduced from the ground up. You will need a computer with an internet connection; all tools used are free or have free tiers unless stated in the lessons.

Certification

Complete all lessons and the final project to earn the EMFAD Certificate of Completion in Git & GitHub Essentials — a shareable, verifiable certificate you can add to your CV and LinkedIn profile.

From the EMFAD team

We designed Git & GitHub Essentials to be the course we wished existed when we first started teaching Programming & Software Development. Across 4 modules you move from first principles to a finished project, and every lesson ends with something to actually do – not just watch. The pace is built for complete beginners – no background needed.

– EMFAD Academy course team