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GitHub Copilot

ByEPAM Systems

Master GitHub Copilot to code smarter, faster, and effortlessly integrate AI into your workflow.

Skills covered

GitHub Copilot

GenAI Pair Programming

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The course includes:

6.5 learning hours
26 theory lessons
32 practice tasks
4 programming languages

Course rating
4.5 / 5
Course format
Self-paced course
Course level
Basic to intermediate
Course language
English

Knowledge you will gain

Copilot fundamentals

Understand Copilot’s potential and learn how to craft effective prompts and provide proper context.

Speeding up feature development

Use Copilot to efficiently build and implement new features, optimizing your coding productivity.

Troubleshooting workflows

Streamline bug fixing and feature maintenance using Copilot’s debugging capabilities.

Code refactoring techniques

Enhance code quality with Copilot’s support for efficient and effective refactoring.

Test creation and data generation

Utilize Copilot-driven testing strategies to streamline testing processes and enhance software reliability.

Languages used for course practiceChoose from four programming languages to complete the practice tasks.

Study plan

7 modules
26 lessons
4 quizzes
32 practice tasks
6 h 30 min

1Course Introduction

1 lesson
7 min

Welcome to GitHub Copilot Course!

2Copilot Basics

11 lessons
1 h

3Creating New Feature

5 lessons
1 quiz
8 practice tasks
1.5 h

Creating New Functions

Creating New Classes

Creating New Modules

Quiz

Pre-Task Instructions

Instructions for Performing Task in Autocode

Practice for Java: Creating a New Method

Practice for Java: Creating a New Class

Practice for JS: New Function Generation

Practice for JS: New Class/Service Generation

Practice for Python: Creating a New Method

Practice for Python: Creating a New Class

Practice for C#: Creating a New Method

Practice for C#: Creating a New Class

4Troubleshooting

2 lessons
1 quiz
8 practice tasks
1.5 h

5Refactoring

2 lessons
1 quiz
4 practice tasks
1 h

6Development Testing

4 lessons
1 quiz
12 practice tasks
1.5 h

Creating Unit Tests with In-Editor Code Suggestions

Creating Unit Tests with Copilot Chat

Generating New Test Data

Quiz

Pre-Task Instructions

Practice for Java: New Test Creation

Practice for Java: Test Maintenance

Practice for JS: New Test Creation

Practice for JS: Test Maintenance

Practice for Python: New Test Creation

Practice for Python: Test Maintenance

Practice for C#: New Test Creation

Practice for C#: Test Maintenance

Practice for Java: Generating New Test Data

Practice for JS: Generating New Test Data

Practice for Python. Generating New Test Data

Practice for C#. Generating New Test Data

7Complete the Course

1 lesson
3 min

Course authors

Igor Derkach
Senior Software Engineering Manager
Experienced Java trainer and courses author, excelling in large-scale project development and management.
Oleksandr Ponikarov
Senior Engineering Manager
Senior Manager with 15+ years in software. Responsible for global mentoring, BigData discipline development, and people management at EPAM.
Alexander Shvarz
Software Engineering Team Leader
Senior Team Leader with 20 years of IT experience, specializing in Java, microservices, Google Cloud Platform, and system migration.
Maxim Belov
Engineering Manager II
Software Engineering Manager, adept in Python, with a focus on team development and delivery management.
Aliaksandr Trafimenka
Senior Engineering Manager
Senior Manager leading innovative projects and mentoring tech talent in engineering and AI applications at EPAM's Microsoft Technology Division.
Dmytro Pavliuk
Delivery Manager
Delivery Manager with 17 years in software, proficient in management, SDLC, Java, and AWS. Contributed to AI integration into SDLC and 3 AI learning courses.
Alexey Shcheglov
Project Manager
Project Manager with 20+ years in software, transforming best engineering practices into actionable courses, head of EngX educational programs.
Pavel Kiadrynski
Lead Software Engineer
Lead Software Engineer excelling in Python. Has experience in data science and creating corporate MDM solutions.
Timur Polishchuk
Software Engineer
Software Engineer with a diverse skill set in software development, debugging, project leadership, and new technologies adoption — such as integrating LLMs into business processes.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the GitHub Copilot online course for?

This course is designed for software engineers of all skill levels who are looking to integrate AI into their workflow, enhance their coding efficiency, and leverage GitHub Copilot to accelerate everyday development tasks. Whether you're focused on creating new features, debugging, or improving code quality, this course will equip you with the tools and techniques to optimize your software development process.

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