[NEW] Git Made Easy: A Crash Course for Beginners (Udemy.com)
Git and GitHub Basics Made Easy – Learn Version Control: Commits, Branches, Merges, Pulls, Pushes & Conflict Handling
Created by: Bryan Krausen
Last updated May 2026
What you will learn
- Understand what Git is and why it’s used
- Set up Git and configure it on your local machine
- Track changes using commits, branches, and history
- Collaborate using GitHub with pull requests and forks
- Handle common workflows like merging and resolving conflicts
- Work efficiently with Git using essential commands and best practices
How it compares
Against the other 1,182 rated Udemy courses in IT & Software on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.7 out of 5higher than 86% of them
- Reviews1,234#352 of 1,183 by number of reviews
- Length4.1 hoursshorter than 60% of them
- Last updatedMay 2026more recently than 74% of them
Course Description
Learn How to use Git for your Version Control System to Manage Your Code, including Git Commits, Branches, Merging, Pull Requests, and More!
If you’re just getting started with Git or any version control—or still feel unsure whenever you see terms like commit, branch, or merge—this course is for you.
I created this course to take the confusion out of learning Git. You don’t need to be a developer or have years of IT experience. Whether you're new to tech, switching careers, or just tired of copy-pasting commands you don’t fully understand, Git Made Easy will give you the practical skills to manage code with confidence.
You’ll learn how to:
Install Git and get up and running fast
Create and clone repositories
Track your work with commits and branches
Push and pull code from GitHub
Resolve merge conflicts and work through real collaboration scenarios
Understand what Git is actually doing under the hood—without being overwhelmed
We’ll also go beyond the basics with tips for working with remotes, stashing changes, reviewing code, and using pull requests. Plus, you’ll get bonus content like a Markdown primer to help make your documentation shine.
This course is designed to be short, friendly, and highly practical—perfect for beginners, career changers, or anyone looking for a clear path to understanding Git. I keep the language simple, explain every step with amazing graphics, and make sure no one gets left behind.
By the end, you’ll not only know the Git commands—you’ll understand when and why to use them.
Instructor Details
- 4.7 Rating
1,234 Reviews
Bryan Krausen
Bryan Krausen is a Udemy Instructor Partner, Udemy Community Champion, and top-rated Udemy Instructor. He is also a HashiCorp Ambassador and AWS Community Builder and has been involved with the IT community for 20+ years.
Bryan Krausen's career spans over 25 years in enterprise IT and includes data centers, networking, security, cloud, and consulting. Bryan was the principal architect at two leading consultancies, a testament to his deep understanding of the field. His expertise lies in cloud technologies, where he excels in designing, implementing, and optimizing client solutions. He leverages platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS) and a suite of industry-leading tools, including HashiCorp Vault, Terraform, Consul, Nomad, and Packer, to deliver top-notch results. Additional skills include deployment and integrations with GitHub, Kubernetes, Nomad, and much more.
Beyond consulting, he shares his knowledge through publications and speaking engagements, having authored three (3) books and delivered training to over 150,000 students. Bryan often shares insights at community events, including HashiConf, HashiTalks, HashiCorp User Groups, and other major tech conferences.
All course material can be found on GitHub.
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Reviews
By Banita Ford on 8/24/2026
Nice overview and great for going over words expected to hear later one so you don't hear them for the fist time during lecture/hands one. I like how Bryan gives a big over view and then dives into the material, it really lets you know what you are about to get into.
By Alexander Tosic on 7/29/2026
This course was clear and concise, explaining all core concepts and commands in git in an easy to understand way. The usage of slides made everything seem intuitive.
By Ankush Aggarwal on 7/25/2026
This is a good course to build some foundations when you start your Git journey. The labs are a good addition and I liked the way the video and the practice screens were one click away from one another. One notable absence was the lack of installation steps for Git on windows which include asking lots of questions when Git is being first installed (e.g. do you want the branch to be called main or master). I think it would benefit Windows users if a small module was added for this.
By Brian Caulfield on 7/15/2026
This was really great. I've neglected using GIT at all for a few years so a great refresher and really concise. I'll definitely be coming back to the Role Plays.
By Carlos Tejada Ohayon on 4/22/2026
I really enjoyed the course. It is complete and has lots of material to learn about it. The speakers is clear and knows how to transmit the information.
By Wing Chan on 4/20/2026
The Lab Test did not work as expected, you were missing a step for the "hello-git" repository. I couldn't pull in from Github and instead had to clone it in
By Amrendra Singh on 3/14/2026
This learning courses is very informative and helped me to understand how the structure ideas and presented them in a clear and engaging way.
By Abayomi Davies on 3/13/2026
Bryan has a way of getting his message across effectively. I really enjoyed this course, and I look forward to enrolling in Bryan's other courses
By Skills Development on 1/21/2026
The course serves the purpose, I was looking for a short but comprehensive startup course for Git and GitHub, this course provides exactly that.
By Wassim Rafihi on 12/27/2025
As someone who has worked in the development space as a Test Engineer for over 10 years, I have never needed to use GitHub in my day-to-day work. Because of that, this course was essential for me — and I genuinely enjoyed it. The concepts were explained clearly, and I always understood what was happening and, more importantly, why. I would strongly recommend this course to anyone who is new to GitHub or looking to build a solid foundation. Bryan does an excellent job of breaking down GitHub concepts and workflows in a clear, structured, and easy-to-follow way. As a result of this course, I now feel confident documenting and sharing my cybersecurity learnings and projects on GitHub without unnecessary obstacles. This was the primary reason I enrolled, as I want to be able to showcase what I am learning to potential employers. Thank you, Bryan.
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Overall Score : 94 / 100
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