---
title: Git and GitHub learning resources
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  - /articles/what-are-other-good-resources-for-learning-git-and-github
  - /articles/git-and-github-learning-resources
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intro: 'There are a lot of helpful Git and {% data variables.product.github %} resources available.'
versions:
  fpt: '*'
  ghes: '*'
  ghec: '*'
authors:
  - GitHub
shortTitle: Learning resources
---

## Using {% data variables.product.github %}

Become better acquainted with {% data variables.product.github %} through our [AUTOTITLE](/get-started/using-github) articles:
* To review the fundamentals of a {% data variables.product.github %} workflow, see [AUTOTITLE](/get-started/using-github/github-flow).
* To learn about the various tools for working with repositories hosted on {% data variables.product.github %}, and how to choose a tool that best suits your needs, see [AUTOTITLE](/get-started/using-github/connecting-to-github).
* To understand the different communication tools on {% data variables.product.github %}, such as {% data variables.product.prodname_github_issues %}{% ifversion fpt or ghec %}, {% data variables.product.prodname_discussions %},{% endif %} and pull requests, see [AUTOTITLE](/get-started/using-github/communicating-on-github).

## Using Git

Familiarize yourself with Git through our series of articles:
* [AUTOTITLE](/get-started/getting-started-with-git).
* [AUTOTITLE](/get-started/using-git).

There are also lots of other online reading resources to help you learn Git:
* [Official Git project site](https://git-scm.com).
* [ProGit book](http://git-scm.com/book).
* [Git command list](https://git-scm.com/docs).

## Online courses

* {% data variables.product.prodname_learning %} offers free interactive courses that are built into {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %} with instant automated feedback and help. Learn to open your first pull request, make your first open source contribution, create a {% data variables.product.prodname_pages %} site, and more. For more information about course offerings, see [{% data variables.product.prodname_learning %}]({% data variables.product.prodname_learning_link %}).

* [Git branching](http://learngitbranching.js.org/) is a free interactive tool for learning and practising Git concepts.

* An interactive [online Git course](https://www.pluralsight.com/courses/code-school-git-real) from [Pluralsight](https://www.pluralsight.com/codeschool) can also teach you the basics of Git.

## Training

### {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %}'s web-based educational programs

{% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %} offers live [trainings](https://services.github.com/#upcoming-events) with a hands-on, project-based approach for those who love the command line and those who don't.

### Training for your company

{% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %} offers [in-person classes](https://services.github.com/#offerings) taught by our highly-experienced educators. [Contact us](https://services.github.com/#contact) to ask your training-related questions.

## Community

{% data reusables.support.ask-and-answer-forum %}