Software Development · PPL

Git & Version Control Certification

A foundation-level program designed to develop practical skills in Git and version control, covering repositories, commits, branches, merging, remote repositories, collaboration, conflict resolution, and professional development workflows.

  • 2 DaysDuration
  • PPLAccredited
  • 3 LanguagesArabic · English · Hindi
  • ₹2,499.00 Per delegate

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— The journey

Course Outline

What the programme covers, module by module.

Module 1: Introduction to Version Control

  • Version control concepts
  • Source code management
  • Centralised systems
  • Distributed systems
  • Benefits of version control
  • Development collaboration

Module 2: Introduction to Git

  • Git overview
  • Git architecture
  • Distributed version control
  • Git workflow
  • Working directory
  • Repository concepts

Module 3: Git Installation & Configuration

  • Installing Git
  • Git configuration
  • User identity
  • Configuration levels
  • Git commands
  • Environment verification

Module 4: Creating & Managing Repositories

  • git init
  • Repository structure
  • Working directory
  • Tracking files
  • Repository status
  • Cloning repositories

Module 5: Staging & Committing Changes

  • Working tree
  • Staging area
  • git add
  • git commit
  • Commit messages
  • Commit workflow

Module 6: Tracking Repository History

  • git log
  • Commit history
  • Commit details
  • git diff
  • Comparing changes
  • Reviewing modifications

Module 7: Working with Branches

  • Branch concepts
  • Creating branches
  • Switching branches
  • Branch naming
  • Listing branches
  • Deleting branches

Module 8: Merging Branches

  • Merge concepts
  • Fast-forward merges
  • Three-way merges
  • Merge commits
  • Branch integration
  • Merge workflow

Module 9: Resolving Merge Conflicts

  • Conflict causes
  • Identifying conflicts
  • Conflict markers
  • Manual resolution
  • Completing merges
  • Conflict prevention

Module 10: Remote Repositories

  • Remote concepts
  • git remote
  • git fetch
  • git pull
  • git push
  • Remote tracking branches

Module 11: Collaborative Git Workflows

  • Team repositories
  • Feature branches
  • Shared development
  • Code contribution
  • Repository synchronisation
  • Collaboration practices

Module 12: Pull Requests & Code Reviews

  • Pull request concepts
  • Creating pull requests
  • Reviewing changes
  • Review comments
  • Updating changes
  • Merging approved work

Module 13: Undoing Changes

  • Restoring files
  • Reset concepts
  • Reverting commits
  • Amending commits
  • Recovering changes
  • Safe undo practices

Module 14: Stashing & Tags

  • git stash
  • Applying stashed changes
  • Managing stashes
  • Git tags
  • Annotated tags
  • Release identification

Module 15: Gitignore & Repository Management

  • .gitignore
  • Ignoring files
  • Repository organisation
  • Sensitive file awareness
  • Large-file considerations
  • Repository maintenance

Module 16: Professional Git Workflow

  •  Branching workflow
  • Commit practices
  • Synchronising changes
  • Conflict management
  • Code review workflow
  • Team-based Git practices
— 01.2 · Is it right for you?

Who it's for & what's included

Pick a delivery method to see exactly who it suits and everything you receive.

Who it's for

Classroom

Best for learners who want face-to-face tuition and to network with peers in person.

What's included

Everything you get

  • Live instructor on-site
  • Printed workbook & materials
  • Group exercises & case studies
Who it's for

Online Instructor-Led

Best for learners who want a live instructor and a fixed schedule, without the travel.

What's included

Everything you get

  • Live instructor via video call
  • Digital workbook & resources
  • Session recordings
Who it's for

Self-Paced

Best for self-motivated learners who need maximum flexibility around work and life.

What's included

Everything you get

  • On-demand video lessons
  • Interactive quizzes
  • 24/7 access on any device
— About this course

Course Overview

The Git & Version Control program provides working professionals with foundational knowledge and practical skills for managing source code effectively. Participants learn version control concepts, Git installation and configuration, repositories, staging, commits, branches, merging, remote repositories, collaboration workflows, merge conflicts, tags, undo operations, stashing, Git history, pull requests, and essential Git practices used in modern software development teams.

— What you will master

Course Objectives

01

Understand version control concepts and the role of Git in software development.

02

Install, configure, create, clone, and manage Git repositories.

03

Track changes effectively using staging, commits, logs, and comparisons.

04

Create, manage, merge, and maintain development branches.

05

Identify and resolve merge conflicts using appropriate Git practices.

06

Work effectively with remote repositories using fetch, pull, and push operations.

07

Apply collaborative workflows involving branches, pull requests, and code reviews.

08

Use undo operations, stashing, tags, and repository management practices effectively.

— Questions answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should attend this course?
The course is suitable for software developers, web developers, DevOps professionals, QA engineers, automation engineers, and other working professionals who collaborate on software projects.
Do I need previous Git experience?
No. The program starts with version control and Git fundamentals, making it suitable for learners with no previous Git experience.
Does the course cover branching and merging?
Yes. Participants learn branch creation, switching, merging, integration workflows, merge conflicts, and conflict resolution.
Does the course cover remote repositories?
Yes. The program covers remote repositories, cloning, fetching, pulling, pushing, remote tracking branches, and collaborative workflows.
What practical skills will I develop?
You will develop practical skills in repository management, commits, branches, merging, conflict resolution, remote collaboration, pull requests, code reviews, stashing, tags, and professional Git workflows.
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