SkillsBooster Academy

Mastering GitHub Copilot: From Setup to Real Projects

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SkillsBooster Academy

Mastering GitHub Copilot: From Setup to Real Projects

Anton Voroniuk
Dmytro Vasyliev

Instructors: Anton Voroniuk

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Set up GitHub Copilot in VS Code and understand its plans, privacy settings, and usage limits

  • Explore key features: Code Completions, Smart Actions, Chat Modes (Ask, Edit, Agent), Chat Context, Custom Instructions, Prompts, Agent Skills, more

  • Build a functional Calculator App in React step by step using GitHub Copilot AI for the entire workflow

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March 2026

Assessments

2 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 8 modules in this course

In this module, you will explore information about the course.

What's included

2 videos

Set up GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code and start coding with AI assistance using features like code completions, inline chat, smart actions, and the Copilot Chat interface.

What's included

6 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt

In this module, you'll explore how Copilot enhances coding productivity, supports daily development tasks, and fits into real-world workflows.

What's included

5 videos

Master GitHub Copilot Chat's modes—ask, edit, and agent—and how to set the right context for better results.

What's included

4 videos1 assignment

Build your first real-world app using GitHub Copilot — a modern Calculator App!

What's included

10 videos1 reading1 discussion prompt

In this module, you will learn to maximize Copilot’s productivity by controlling its knowledge base through workspace indexing and .gitignore

What's included

8 videos2 readings

What's included

3 videos1 reading

Learn how to write better prompts—starting from the basics to advanced techniques—to get smarter and more accurate results.

What's included

5 videos

Instructors

Anton Voroniuk
SkillsBooster Academy
17 Courses 8,431 learners
Dmytro Vasyliev
SkillsBooster Academy
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