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Course Outline
What the programme covers, module by module.
Module 1: Introduction to GitHub Copilot
- AI coding assistants
- GitHub Copilot overview
- Features
- Benefits
- Limitations
- Responsible AI
Module 2: Getting Started with GitHub Copilot
- Installation
- IDE integration
- Configuration
- User settings
- Subscription options
- Development workflow
Module 3: Prompt Engineering for Coding
- Code prompts
- Context management
- Prompt refinement
- Task-specific prompting
- Multi-step prompts
- Best practices
Module 4: AI-Assisted Code Generation
- Function generation
- Boilerplate code
- Code completion
- Class generation
- Template creation
- Productivity techniques
Module 5: Debugging with Copilot
- Error analysis
- Bug fixing
- Exception handling
- Code troubleshooting
- Performance issues
- Debugging workflows
Module 6: Code Refactoring
- Code optimization
- Readability improvements
- Performance enhancement
- Clean code
- Maintainability
- Refactoring strategies
Module 7: Unit Testing with AI
- Test generation
- Unit tests
- Test cases
- Edge cases
- Assertions
- Test optimization
Module 8: Documentation Generation
- Code documentation
- Comments
- README creation
- API documentation
- Technical documentation
- Documentation standards
Module 9: API Development
- REST APIs
- Endpoint generation
- Request validation
- Response handling
- API documentation
- Integration support
Module 10: Database Development
- SQL generation
- CRUD operations
- Query optimization
- Database integration
- Schema design
- Data validation
Module 11: Code Reviews with AI
- Code review assistance
- Best practice recommendations
- Security checks
- Performance suggestions
- Code quality
- Review workflows
Module 12: Security & Secure Coding
- Secure coding
- Vulnerability detection
- Input validation
- Authentication concepts
- Authorization concepts
- Security best practices
Module 13: AI for DevOps
- CI/CD support
- Build scripts
- Deployment automation
- Infrastructure scripts
- Configuration generation
- Workflow optimization
Module 14: AI for Documentation & Communication
- Technical writing
- Change logs
- Release notes
- Team documentation
- Knowledge sharing
- Productivity enhancement
Module 15: Working with Multiple Programming Languages
- Language-specific prompts
- Cross-language development
- Framework assistance
- Code conversion
- Multi-language projects
- Best practices
Module 16: GitHub Copilot Chat
- Conversational coding
- Code explanations
- Problem solving
- Architecture discussions
- Learning assistance
- Interactive workflows
Module 17: AI Productivity Techniques
- Daily coding workflows
- Prompt libraries
- Task automation
- Time-saving strategies
- Developer productivity
- Workflow optimization
Module 18: Responsible AI for Developers
- AI ethics
- Code ownership
- Licensing awareness
- AI limitations
- Human review
- Compliance considerations
Module 19: Real-World Development Projects
- Web applications
- APIs
- Automation scripts
- Database applications
- Software utilities
- Practical exercises
Module 20: Emerging AI Development Trends
- AI coding agents
- Intelligent automation
- Pair programming
- AI-assisted software engineering
- Future technologies
- Industry trends
Module 21: Portfolio Development
- GitHub portfolio
- Code organization
- Project documentation
- Professional repositories
- Showcase projects
- Career readiness
Module 22: Professional AI Development Practices
- Development standards
- Collaboration
- Code quality
- Continuous learning
- AI governance
- Industry best practices
Who it's for & what's included
Pick a delivery method to see exactly who it suits and everything you receive.
Classroom
Best for learners who want face-to-face tuition and to network with peers in person.
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor on-site
- ✓ Printed workbook & materials
- ✓ Group exercises & case studies
Online Instructor-Led
Best for learners who want a live instructor and a fixed schedule, without the travel.
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor via video call
- ✓ Digital workbook & resources
- ✓ Session recordings
Self-Paced
Best for self-motivated learners who need maximum flexibility around work and life.
Everything you get
- ✓ On-demand video lessons
- ✓ Interactive quizzes
- ✓ 24/7 access on any device