GitHub Copilot Trainings

GitHub Copilot, the AI assistant transforming developer productivity

GitHub Copilot is the proprietary AI assistant from GitHub and Microsoft for developers, launched in 2021 and progressively enriched with conversational chat, test generation, code review and contextual auto-completion capabilities. Available in Individual (solo developers), Business (professional teams) and Enterprise (large organisations with advanced controls) editions, GitHub Copilot relies on OpenAI generative AI models (GPT-4, GPT-4o, specialised code models) and now also on Anthropic’s Claude and Google’s Gemini in the Copilot Chat editor. The tool integrates natively with Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, JetBrains IDEs, GitHub Mobile, GitHub.com and developer terminals.

GitHub Copilot goes well beyond simple auto-completion: Copilot Chat allows conversational interaction with code (explanation, refactoring, debugging), Copilot for Pull Requests automates descriptions and reviews, Copilot Workspace structures tasks into executable plans, Copilot Agents generate multi-file code changes from GitHub issues. In 2026, GitHub Copilot represents a deep shift in development practice, with measurable productivity gains and impact on new developer training, learning from their first projects to dialogue with AI.

In French-speaking Switzerland, Geneva private banks, Lake Geneva international organisations, university hospitals, cantonal administrations, telecom operators and pharmaceutical industries evaluate or deploy GitHub Copilot at various levels: individual teams, entire IT departments, or whole organisations via GitHub Enterprise. The stakes are multiple: productivity, code quality, team training, governance and compliance (audit logs, content exclusions, data residency). ITTA offers the GitHub Copilot catalogue covering the GH-300 certification and the AI-assisted development AZ-2007 introduction.

Following a recognised GitHub Copilot training opens access to highly demanded skills: AI-productive developer, GitHub Copilot certified developer, DevOps with AI consultant, internal AI developer trainer, AI champion in IT teams, AI-aware software architect. Whether you are preparing the GH-300 certification or wish to integrate Copilot in your daily development, our GitHub Copilot training in Geneva and Lausanne covers the full path.

The ITTA GitHub Copilot catalogue

GitHub Copilot (GH-300)

GitHub Copilot (GH-300) is the official GitHub training preparing the GitHub Copilot certification. The programme covers Copilot fundamentals (underlying models, context, suggestions), configuration and installation in Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code and JetBrains, prompt engineering best practices for developers (comments, file context, naming conventions), Copilot Chat (refactoring, code explanation, unit test generation, conversational debugging), Copilot for Pull Requests, responsible use (generated code review, security, IP), Enterprise governance (content exclusions, audit logs, policies), and advanced use cases (SQL generation, infrastructure scripts, documentation). Targets developers, IT teams, AI champions and DevOps consultants.

Get started with AI-assisted development (AZ-2007)

Get started with AI-assisted development (AZ-2007) is the official Microsoft Applied Skill training dedicated to GitHub Copilot for Azure developers. The programme covers GitHub Copilot usage in Visual Studio Code and Visual Studio, acceleration of Azure application development (App Service, Functions, Container Apps), team usage patterns, productivity on .NET, Python and JavaScript projects, and best practices to integrate Copilot in Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions DevOps pipelines. Targets Microsoft Stack developers and modern Azure IT teams.

GitHub Copilot and the publisher ecosystem at ITTA

GitHub Copilot fits into the Microsoft AI and development ecosystem. The Microsoft 365 Copilot publisher covers the Copilot experience in Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams), complementary to GitHub Copilot dedicated to code. The Copilot Studio publisher allows creating custom AI agents. The root Microsoft publisher regroups all Microsoft developer and AI certifications. The OpenAI publisher is very complementary to understand the GPT models underlying GitHub Copilot. The development sub-domain regroups all languages and practices that Copilot accompanies daily.

GitHub Copilot trends in 2026

GitHub Copilot evolves rapidly in 2026 with several structuring advances. Model selection in Copilot Chat (GPT-4o, Claude Sonnet, Gemini, specialised models) allows developers to use the most relevant model for the task. GitHub Copilot Workspace structures developer tasks into complete plans executable across multiple files. Copilot Agents generate multi-file code changes from GitHub issues with autonomous test execution. The GH-300 GitHub Copilot certification becomes a recognition signal for developers and IT teams. On governance, Enterprise content exclusions, detailed audit logs and data residency policies address European and Swiss compliance requirements. Our pedagogical content regularly integrates these evolutions to remain aligned with current practices.

GitHub Copilot training in Geneva, Lausanne and online

All our GitHub Copilot courses are available on-site in our Geneva and Lausanne centres, as well as in interactive virtual classroom with a certified Microsoft and GitHub consultant live. Our sessions are organised in 5-week cycles. Each session includes hands-on labs with GitHub Copilot active in Visual Studio Code and Visual Studio, prompt engineering exercises, Copilot Chat guided refactorings, automatic unit test generations, and concrete cases inspired by real projects (.NET, Python, JavaScript applications). Customised corporate training is also possible at your premises, in Geneva, Lausanne, Vaud and across French-speaking Switzerland, with a programme adapted to your stack (Microsoft 365, Azure, GitHub Enterprise) and your AI governance policy.

Why choose ITTA

ITTA offers a training catalogue. Our GitHub Copilot trainers are Microsoft-certified developers and consultants (Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate, AI Engineer Associate) active with Swiss and international clients, who use GitHub Copilot daily in concrete projects. The GitHub Copilot catalogue regroups the GH-300 certification and the AZ-2007 introduction. Our pedagogical team supports you in choosing the right path, identifying prerequisites (Visual Studio Code, Git, preferred language) and identifying funding solutions adapted to your professional situation.

Our pedagogical approach favours learning by doing, with GitHub Copilot active from the first hours, prompt engineering exercises to structure, refactorings to ask of Copilot Chat, unit tests to generate automatically, and concrete cases inspired by real projects. Each session combines training time, applied exercises and exchanges with the trainer, allowing each participant to progress at their own pace and leave with skills directly usable in their professional context.

Our training is aimed at varied audiences: back-end and front-end developers, full-stack developers, DevOps engineers, internal IT teams, AI champions, IT services consultants, internal AI trainers, software architects evaluating Copilot integration. Our pedagogical team adapts the content to the participants’ context.

Featured courses in this catalogue

Here is a selection of reference training courses in this catalogue, accessible directly:

• GitHub Copilot (GH-300)
• Get started with AI-assisted development (AZ-2007)

FAQ

What is the difference between Individual, Business and Enterprise GitHub Copilot editions?

GitHub Copilot Individual targets solo developers (personal subscription). Copilot Business targets teams and brings organisational controls, exclusion of user contents from training, and audit logging. Copilot Enterprise targets large organisations wishing to personalise Copilot with their GitHub codebase (Knowledge Bases), custom skills and extended security controls. Our training covers each edition’s specificities.

Is development experience required to follow GitHub Copilot training?

Yes, GitHub Copilot is for developers who master at least one language (C#, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, Go, etc.) and an editor (Visual Studio Code recommended). A minimal habit of Git and an IDE is necessary. For non-developer profiles wishing to understand general AI usage, Microsoft 365 Copilot is more appropriate.

Does GitHub Copilot replace developers?

No. GitHub Copilot is an assistant that accelerates productivity but does not replace developer judgement, business knowledge, software architecture and responsibility. Generated code must be systematically reviewed, tested and adapted. Our training emphasises responsible Copilot use: code verification, attention to IP and secrets, integration with review processes.

Are your GitHub Copilot courses available for companies?

Yes, the entire GitHub Copilot catalogue is available in-house, in Geneva, Lausanne and in virtual classroom, with a programme adapted to your stack and governance policy (GitHub Copilot Business or Enterprise, content exclusions, audit logs, internal compliance). Our team builds the specifications with you and organises sessions according to your calendar.