self-paced

GitHub Copilot for Developers

GitHub Copilot for Developers — practical workplace training with shared foundation lessons and tool-specific skills.

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Delivered by AI Build

Learning platform: SAVI.education

Certificate issued by SAVI.education

Duration
5 hours
Price
£99
Level
Advanced

Who this course is for

Who it's for
People whose work sits in AI Tools for Business and who want a practical, workplace-focused course rather than a generic overview.
Prerequisites
Prior experience with workplace AI tools is recommended. Have an approved tool available so you can practise.
What you'll be able to do
  • Complete “GitHub Copilot and Repository Context” and apply it to a real task at work.
  • Complete “Code Review and Refactoring” and apply it to a real task at work.
  • Complete “Testing and Debugging” and apply it to a real task at work.
Duration & level
5 hours · Advanced
  • Self-paced lessons
  • Credential

Course syllabus

Lessons are grouped into clear steps with visual cues, so each course is easier to scan before you start.

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  1. Step 1 · Lesson

    GitHub Copilot and Repository Context

    Learn how to use GitHub Copilot effectively inside a real codebase by giving it the right repository context, constraints and verification steps. You will practise prompting Copilot for implementation, explanation, tests and review while keeping ownership of quality, security and maintainability.

  2. Step 2 · Lesson

    Code Review and Refactoring

    Learn how to use Cursor, GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT to improve code review quality and plan safe refactoring work. You will be able to create structured review prompts, verify AI suggestions, reduce technical debt and avoid introducing regressions.

  3. Step 3 · Lesson

    Testing and Debugging

    Learn how to use Cursor, GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT to design tests, generate useful test cases, investigate failures and speed up debugging. You will practise structured prompts, verification steps and safe workflows that keep the developer accountable for quality.