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Advanced GitHub Copilot Techniques
Learn advanced GitHub Copilot techniques to transform your development workflow from basic assistance to sophisticated project management. This Copilot course covers advanced customization,...
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Learn advanced GitHub Copilot techniques to transform your development workflow from basic assistance to sophisticated project management. This Copilot course covers advanced customization, role-based AI interactions, and integration with Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers to create intelligent, automated development environments. Participants learn to implement custom chat modes, leverage AI agents for complex task management, and build scalable development workflows.
Skills Gained
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Customize GitHub Copilot with advanced settings and instructions
- Design custom chat modes and role-based AI interactions
- Integrate MCP servers with custom tools and resources
- Build automated workflows using AI agents and role switching
Who Can Benefit
- Software Developers
- Data Scientists & Analysts
- Anyone with advanced GitHub Copilot experience
Prerequisites
- Experience with GitHub Copilot (GAI-1102 or equivalent)
- Familiarity with VS Code and development workflows
Course Details
Software
All attendees must have a modern web browser and an Internet connection.
Customizing GitHub Copilot
- Setting and Configuration Options
- Custom Instructions and Prompt Engineering
- Repository and Organization Configuration
- Share Context with Spaces
- Finding and Creating Custom Chatmodes
- Expanding Functionality with MCP Tools
Expanding Copilot’s Problem Scope
- Effectively Delegating Tasks to Copilot
- Decomposing and Sequencing Complex Tasks
- Revising and Iterating on Plans
- Using MCP for Task Management
- Automating Role-Discovery
From Tasks to Projects
- Understanding Agents as Team Members
- Managing Project State and Context
- Tracking Progress and Milestones
- Handling Errors and Recovery
- Automating Role Switching
- Self-Reflection and Improvement
Schedule
FAQ
Does the course schedule include a Lunchbreak?
Classes typically include a 1-hour lunch break around midday. However, the exact break times and duration can vary depending on the specific class. Your instructor will provide detailed information at the start of the course.
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As a vendor-authorized training partner, we offer a curriculum that our partners have vetted. We use the same course materials and facilitate the same labs as our vendor-delivered training. These courses are considered the gold standard and, as such, are priced accordingly.
Is the training too basic, or will you go deep into technology?
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Ascendient Learning instructors have an average of 27 years of practical IT experience and have also served as consultants for an average of 15 years. To stay current, instructors spend at least 25 percent of their time learning new, emerging technologies and courses.
Do you provide hands-on training and exercises in an actual lab environment?
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Reviews
Course was great and the instructor had an answer for anything that was asked during the course.
Exit certified was great as it is very in depth and hands on learning which made it very easy to learn this type of work.
The format of the class was concise. I learned new skills to use at my workplace.
Concise and good to follow along. Although it is a lot to take in under a short period of time.
Thorough explanations by the instructor along guide and practical training sim of software.
