GitHub Copilot for Project Management

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GitHub Copilot for Project Management

This course is part of Generative AI for Software Developers Specialization

Instructor: Microsoft

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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4 hours to complete

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

34 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

Skills you'll gain

Category: Test Case
Category: Program Development
Category: AI Integrations
Category: Software Documentation
Category: Technical Documentation
Category: Development Testing
Category: Code Review
Category: Microsoft Development Tools
Category: Debugging
Category: Maintainability

Tools you'll learn

Category: Web Development Tools
Category: Microsoft Visual Studio
Category: GitHub
Category: GitHub Copilot

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Assessments

7 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 3 modules in this course

This course provides a comprehensive guide to using GitHub Copilot within the Visual Studio Code environment, focusing on practical and advanced applications. The course covers building a simple Pomodoro timer, including setting up the Next.js environment, designing the timer interface, and implementing core functionality, as well as improving the timer by refactoring for efficiency, adding tests, and exploring case studies. The course also focuses on practical coding applications, such as code translation and debugging, through hands-on activities. Throughout the course, you will engage in practical projects, quizzes, and hands-on activities to master the use of GitHub Copilot, making it ideal for developers looking to enhance their coding efficiency and explore the full potential of AI-assisted development.

This module introduces the use of GitHub Copilot for enhancing code review processes. You will explore practical methods to optimize and improve code quality using AI-driven insights and suggestions.

What's included

4 videos3 readings2 assignments

4 videosTotal 26 minutes

Introduction to AI-Driven Code Review6 minutes
Optimizing Code and Identifying Inefficiencies With GitHub Copilot8 minutes
Generating Test Cases With GitHub Copilot7 minutes
Hands-On Activity: Code Review Workshop4 minutes

3 readingsTotal 30 minutes

How to Get Started with GitHub Copilot10 minutes
Best Practices for Code Review Using AI Tools10 minutes
Hands-On Activity: Code Review Workshop10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 24 minutes

Practice Quiz: Code Review Mastery9 minutes
Module Graded Quiz: AI-Driven Code Review with Copilot15 minutes

This module covers the use of GitHub Copilot for generating comprehensive documentation. You will learn how to leverage AI to enhance knowledge sharing and project maintenance through automated documentation.

What's included

4 videos2 readings2 assignments

4 videosTotal 21 minutes

Introduction to the Use Cases of AI in Documentation6 minutes
Generating Documentation With GitHub Copilot5 minutes
Version Control With Copilot5 minutes
Hands-On Activity Documentation Generation Workshop5 minutes

2 readingsTotal 20 minutes

Best Practices in AI-Driven Documentation10 minutes
Hands-On Activity Documentation Generation Workshop10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 24 minutes

Practice Quiz: Basics of Automated Documentation9 minutes
Module Graded Quiz: Documentation with Copilot15 minutes

This module focuses on using GitHub Copilot to create detailed development plans. You will explore how AI can assist in strategizing, planning, and executing development processes.

What's included

4 videos2 readings3 assignments

4 videosTotal 29 minutes

Introduction to Planning Development With GitHub Copilot8 minutes
Using AI to Ideate and Enhance Development Strategies 7 minutes
Implementing Plans With GitHub Copilot8 minutes
Hands-On Activity: Development Planning Workshop5 minutes

2 readingsTotal 20 minutes

Best Prompts/Strategies for Development Planning With Copilot10 minutes
Hands-On Activity: Development Planning Workshop10 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 69 minutes

Practice Quiz: Creating Development Plans 9 minutes
Module Graded Quiz: Development Planning30 minutes
Course Quiz: GitHub Copilot Project Management30 minutes

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Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025

Good overview and questions in between is good and you can quickly review your learning.

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2025

the content lack depth, though it's somehow helpful

Reviewed on Aug 29, 2025

It is so much fun actually! And, it is well taught and well structured....Thank you!

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