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Git & GitHub for Beginners

Master the version control every dev job asks for — and build a portfolio that gets you hired.

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About this course

Learn Git and GitHub from zero: track your code, never lose work again, branch and merge like a pro, fix mistakes calmly, and collaborate the way real teams do. By the end you'll have a public GitHub profile with green squares, a polished repo, and the exact workflow remote employers and Nigerian dev shops expect.

Before you write a single line of professional code, employers want to know you can manage it with Git. Let's understand what Git actually is and why it's your ticket into developer jobs.

What you'll learn

Course syllabus — 7 lessons

  1. What Git Is and Why Every Dev Job Wants It11 min
  2. Install Git and Set It Up the Right Way12 min
  3. The Core Flow: init, status, add, commit13 min
  4. Branches and Merging Without Fear13 min
  5. Merge Conflicts, .gitignore, and Undoing Mistakes14 min
  6. GitHub: Repos, Push, Pull, Clone and a Great README14 min
  7. Pull Requests, Collaboration, and Green-Square Habits13 min

Your project

Build and Share a Real GitHub Repository

The public URL of your finished GitHub repository, which must show a commit history on main, a merged pull request from a feature branch, a README, and a .gitignore.

Certificates on Skillnaija are earned, not issued for attendance: you submit this project, it is graded against a rubric, and passing issues a certificate anyone can verify.

Frequently asked questions

Is Git & GitHub for Beginners free?

Yes. Git & GitHub for Beginners is completely free on Skillnaija. You need a free account to open the lessons, and there is no charge for the course, the project, or the certificate.

How long does Git & GitHub for Beginners take to complete?

5 weeks · ~4 hrs/week. There are 7 lessons, about 2 hours of material in total. You learn at your own pace and your progress is saved.

Do I need any experience to start Git & GitHub for Beginners?

Beginner-friendly. You can start from scratch — no prior experience is assumed.

What will I learn in Git & GitHub for Beginners?

You will build practical skills in Git version control basics, Committing & writing good commit messages, Branching & merging, Resolving merge conflicts, GitHub repos, push/pull & clone, Pull requests & code collaboration, Building a developer portfolio. Every lesson is written for a Nigerian context, with examples drawn from how the work is actually done and paid for here.

Do I get a certificate for Git & GitHub for Beginners?

Yes, but it has to be earned. You complete the course project — Build and Share a Real GitHub Repository and submit it for grading. Passing the project issues a verifiable certificate; finishing the lessons alone does not.

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