GitHub Education

🎉 Good news, GitHub Copilot is available for free for everyone. But even better, verified students, teachers continue to get complimentary access to GitHub Copilot Pro! Learn more 👇 gh.io/copilotpro4edu

We’ve identified an issue affecting complimentary access to GitHub Copilot Pro for students, teachers and maintainers. We’re actively working on a fix. You might have seen we introduced a new free tier of GitHub Copilot, but that will not affect your access to Copilot Pro.

The GitHub Foundations Certification is now available at no cost to verified students in the GitHub Education Student Developer Pack, waiving the regular $99 exam fee. This is a great way to highlight your GitHub skills and stand out in your development journey: https://gh.io/ghfc

Looking for ways to celebrate CSEdWeek and Hour of Code with your students? See the score of resources and activities Microsoft Education offers for making computer science fun: https://msft.it/6043oB1gD

GitHub Copilot Certification is Here! Starting this November, validate your AI development skills with the official GitHub Copilot Certification. Over four weeks, explore modules on Responsible AI, Copilot features, prompt engineering, and security practices. The program includes study guides, Q&A sessions, and practice exercises to help you prepare for the exam. 🎁 Engage in discussions to win certification exam vouchers and earn a badge that highlights your expertise with GitHub Copilot, the world’s most used AI developer tool. 📅 Learn more and get started today: https://gh.io/AAtaiyv

Ready to learn and grow? Whether you're just writing your first line of code or are already on your way to becoming a skilled developer, GitHub Education opens doors to real-world tools and development opportunities. From free access to industry-leading software to global communities and leadership programs, GitHub Education provides everything you need to build, collaborate, and grow in the world of tech. Continue reading to explore how GitHub Education can jumpstart your journey. Let’s go! https://lnkd.in/dRtjmwfH

🏴☠️ Ahoy, young coders! Set sail on the High Seas with Hack Club and GitHub! Build yer projects, earn Doubloons, and trade ‘em for treasures like Macbooks, 3D printers, and more! Join the adventure ‘til January 31st. All hands on deck! 🔗 hack.club/high-seas-gh

Join us tomorrow to celebrate our 10th GitHub Universe! Be sure not to miss the keynotes on both days because they are loaded with exciting announcements on latest products, AI innovation and a lot of new cool projects for students and educators. Watch live for FREE at githubuniverse.com Art by @tazer.art on Instagram

GitHub’s 2024 Diversity Report highlights the steps we are taking to create a more inclusive environment, and that impacts directly how we support students and educators. From free tools and resources, we aim to break down barriers in tech education to help the next generation of developers thrive, no matter their background. Discover how we are shaping a better and more diverse future for education: gh.io/dibgh24

Explore open source through the eyes of eight Nigerian 🇳🇬 students making an impact in tech. Hear their stories, how they started, and what open source means to them. Check out Episode I: Hello World 🎥 gh.io/AAsi0qg