Github Foundations Certification Training

Topic 1. Introduction to Git and GitHub

• What is vesion control
• Basic Git commands
• What is GitHub?
• Components of the GitHub flow
• GitHub is a collaborative platform
• GitHub platform management

Topic 2. Working with GitHub Repository

• Repository management
• Create a new GitHub Repository
• Clone a repository
• Create a new branch
• Add files to a repository
• Manage repository changes by using pull requests on GitHub
• View repository insights

Topic 3. Collaboration Features

• Managing issues and discussions
• Forking and pull requests
• GitHub pages
• Markdown Features
• Link a PR to an Issue
• Identify how to assign Issues.
• Code reviews
• Managing issues and discussions

Topic 4. Modern Development

• GitHub Actions
• GitHub Copilot
• GitHub Codespaces

Topic 5 GitHub Project

• Projects versus Projects Classic
• How to create a project
• How to organize your project
• How to organize and automate your project
• Insight and automation with projects

Topic 6. Privacy, Security and Administration

• Introduction to GitHub administration
• Authenticate and authorize user identities on GitHub
• Dependency management
• Code scanning
• Secret scanning
• How to maintain a secure GitHub repository
• Automated security
• InnerSouce

Prerequisite:

HRDF Funding

Please refer to this video https://youtu.be/Kzpd-V1F9Xs

1-     HRD Corp Grant Helper

How to submit grant applications for HRD Corp Claimable Courses

2-     Employers are required to apply for the grant at least one week before training commences.

Employers must submit their applications with supporting documents, including invoices/quotations, trainer profiles, training schedule and course content.

3-     First, Login to Employer’s e-TRIS account -https://etris.hrdcorp.gov.my

Second, Click Application

4-     Click Grant on the left side under Applications

5-     Click Apply Grant on the left side under Applications

6-     Click Apply

7-     Choose a Scheme Code and select HRD Corp Claimable Courses: Skim Bantuan Latihan Khas. Then, click Apply

8-     Scheme Code represents all types of training that suit the requirements provided by HRD Corp. Below are the list of schemes offered by HRD Corp:

9-     Select your Immediate Officer and click Next

10-  Select a Training Provider, then click Next

11-  Please select a training programme from the list, then key in all the required details and click Next

Select your desired training programme.

Give an explanation on why the participant is required to attend the training. E.g., related to their tasks/ career development, etc.

Explain the background and objective of this training.

Select a relevant focus area. For Employer-Specific Courses, select ‘Not Applicable’.

12-  If the training programme is a micro-credential programme, you are required to complete these 3 fields. Save and click Next

Insert MiCAS Application number

13-  Based on the nine (9) pillars listed below, HRD Corp Focus Area Courses are closely tied to support government initiatives towards nation building. As such, courses offered through the HRD Corp Focus Areas are designed to provide the workforce with skills required for current and future demands. Details of the focus areas are as follows:

14-  Please select a Course Title and Type of Training

15-  Select the correct type of training according to the actual type of training, or as mentioned in the training brochure:

16-  Please key in the Training Location and click Next

17-  Please select the Level of Certification and click Next

18-  Please follow the instructions and key in trainee details

19-  Click Add Batch, then click Save

20-  Click Add Trainee Details

21-  Please key in all the required details, then click Add

22-  Click Add if there are more participants. Once done, click Save

23-  Click Next

24-  Please key in the course fees and allowance details, then click Save

25-  Estimated cost includes the course fees/external trainer fees, allowances, and consumable training materials. Please comply with the HRD Corp Allowable Cost Matrix.

26-  Select Upfront Payment to Training Provider and key in the percentage from 0% to 30%. Then, click Save and Next

27-  Complete the declaration form and select a desired officer

28-  Add all the required documents, then click Add Attachment. Then, click Save and Submit Application

29-  Once the New Grant Application is successfully submitted, the Grant Officer will evaluate the application accordingly. The application may be queried if additional information is required.

The application status will be updated via the employer’s dashboard, email, and the e-TRiS inbox.

• Software Version Control Specialist
• GitHub Repository Manager
• Software Developer
• Project Manager
• DevOps Engineer
• Technical Writer
• Code Reviewer
• Security Engineer
• System Administrator
• QA Tester
• Frontend Developer
• Backend Developer
• GitHub Actions Developer
• Automation Specialist
• GitHub Copilot Integrator
• Data Engineer
• IT Support Specialist
• Web Developer
• Software Configuration Manager
• IT Security Analyst

Dr Atabak: Dr Atabak has Total of 15 years of experience in software development/architecture and system integration. Broad experience in commercial software architecture and development. Experience in all stages of the software development lifecycle, high performance, and high-availability secure reliable systems. Experienced team and project lead of 10-15 through SDLC iterations, Agile and eXtreme Programming practitioner mentored fellow developers on the various aspects of application architecture and development, work well with customers. Architects solutions in agile and scrum development environments. Deep understanding of technology with a focus on delivering business solutions. Externalizes configuration and business logic to ease client software implementations. Expertise in full project life cycle development including implementation and integration. Successful background working with stakeholders to develop an architecture framework that aligns strategy, processes, and IT assets with a business goal. Work closely with project managers, developers, and focus groups to avoid redundancy, minimize expenditures, and improve overall synergy within the organization.

Mohammad Reza Aminian: Mohammad Reza Aminian is a software engineer and PhD candidate in field of Artificial Intelligence with more than 4 years experience of teaching web technologies and scripting languages. skilled in PHP, JavaScript, system design, Laravel, and Vue.js frameworks. He has been involved in the development and implementation of web-based management systems, web applications and APIs in different organizations and companies.

See Guo Lin (Kaiden): See Guo Lin (Kaiden) is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Ombré, a fashion tech startup that aims to help consumers to wear fashionable clothing that suits them using artificial intelligence (AI). In the past 9 years, he has been leading and advising tech startups of a variety of technologies, including financial technology (Fintech), education technology (Edutech), retail tech, artificial intelligence (AI), enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms, etc. Through his industry experience, he has formulated a unique set of coaching programme that helps him to train up the teams that he has been leading and managing. His area of expertise includes web application development, mobile application development, solution architecture, technical strategy and planning, product management and strategy, UI/UX strategy, etc. He obtained Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Information and Communication Technology from Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), with a double major in Virtual Reality and Software Engineering. He is also a certified Professional Scrum Master (PSM).