Introduction to GIT

During this course, we will show you multiple ways to integrate version control into your project using Git. You will gain an understanding of how to use online code-sharing websites such as GitHub / GitLab, along with best practices while doing so.

This is an online course and will take place, from 09:00 - 12:30 (UK time), on 16-17 Nov 2026. The closing date for enrollment is 9 Nov 2026.

Learning outcomes

Session 1

By the end of session 1, participants will…

• Understand the importance of version control
• Be introduced to version control systems like Git and GitHub/GitLab
• Understand the purpose of Git and GitHub/GitLab
• Be able to fork and clone a repository
• Understand the Git workflow: pulling, pushing, committing, and merging
• Comfortably use Git with the RStudio IDE

Session 2

By the end of session 2, participants will…

• Understand Git branching
• Comfortably use Git in the terminal/Unix shell
• Create, switch, and merge branches with Git
• Understand best practices with Git
• Gain familiarity with rebasing and stashing

This course does not include:

• R programming skills as the course mostly focuses on using git

Prior knowledge

Basic R only

Attendee feedback

• “Really looking forward to more advanced course - the presenter was really excellent and it was a master class in keeping students engaged over Zoom over an afternoon”
• “The best things about the course was Interactive exercises, learning how to use the command line to use Git, and getting a chance to talk informally and ask questions to gain more knowledge”
• “I liked the interactive exercises, learning how to use the command line to use Git, and getting a chance to talk to Rhian informally and ask questions to gain more knowledge”

How to sign up

Please register. You will be invoiced by our team and receive the Zoom invitation and pre-course information by email.

If you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at training@jumpingrivers.com.