After this day you will use GitHub Copilot with intent: in the editor, in chat, in agent mode and on the command line. You will write prompts with the right context, have tests and documentation generated and check every suggestion before it reaches your code. You will also understand how Copilot handles data and how to configure content exclusions, the public code filter and organisation policies. The course suits developers, DevOps engineers and technical leads who want their team to use Copilot productively and under control, and who are preparing for the GH-300 exam.
What you’ll take away.
- Use Copilot in the editor, in chat, in agent mode and through the Copilot CLI to suit the task
- Write prompts with zero-shot and few-shot examples and steer the context deliberately
- Explain how Copilot processes input, filters suggestions and where the limits of the model lie
- Set up content exclusions, the public code filter and organisation-wide policies
- Produce tests, refactorings and documentation with Copilot and review the results critically
Your training in detail
- Who is it for?
- Developers, DevOps engineers and technical leads who use or are rolling out GitHub Copilot in their team and are aiming for the GH-300 exam.
- Prerequisites
- You are comfortable with GitHub (repositories, branches, pull requests) and program in at least one language. Access to Copilot for the exercises is helpful.
- Format & planning
- Standard length: 1 training day. A different length can be arranged for companies.
Agenda: from understanding to application
Our independently developed agenda proposal. Focus areas, lab environment and scope are agreed before booking.
Responsible AI use: risks, limitations and validating suggestions
Copilot in the IDE: inline suggestions, chat, agent mode and prompt files
Copilot CLI, code review, pull request summaries and Spaces
Data flow and architecture: prompt building, proxy filtering and post-processing
Prompt engineering and context: structure, examples and chat history
Administration: policies, audit log, content exclusions and the public code filter
You take on a small, deliberately untidy project: with Copilot you write unit tests for edge cases, modernise an outdated function and have a pull request summarised. You then exclude a configuration file with a content exclusion and check that Copilot really stops drawing on it.
Exams, licences & credentials
The course prepares you for the GH-300 exam, which leads to the GitHub Copilot certification. The exam and its fee are included only if the offer explicitly confirms this. The certificate is issued by GitHub through Microsoft Learn. This is not an official GitHub or Microsoft course unless the offer states otherwise.
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Your learning content
These objectives describe the training topic. The specific syllabus, dates and trainer are agreed before booking; the written offer is binding.
Frequently asked questions
Which Copilot features does the GH-300 exam cover?
According to the study guide on Microsoft Learn, it covers Copilot in the IDE, the Copilot CLI, agent mode, code review, Spaces and pull request summaries. Data flow, prompt engineering, privacy and organisation policies are covered as well.
Do I need my own Copilot access for the course?
You need access to GitHub Copilot for the hands-on exercises. Check before the course whether your company provides access or whether it is included in the offer.
How long is the certification valid?
According to Microsoft Learn, GitHub certifications are valid for two years. GitHub is moving to Microsoft's renewal process, and the current rules are listed on the certification page.
Does GH-300 GitHub Copilot: AI assistance in everyday development include a certificate?
The course prepares you for the GH-300 exam, which leads to the GitHub Copilot certification. The exam and its fee are included only if the offer explicitly confirms this. The certificate is issued by GitHub through Microsoft Learn. This is not an official GitHub or Microsoft course unless the offer states otherwise.