New GitHub Copilot Global Bootcamp: Now with Virtual and In-Person Workshops!

The GitHub Copilot Global Bootcamp started in February as a fully virtual learning journey — and it was a hit. More than 60,000 developers joined the first edition across multiple languages and regions. Now, we're excited to launch the second edition — bigger and better — featuring both virtual and in-person workshops, hosted by tech communities around the globe.

This new edition arrives shortly after the announcements at Microsoft Build 2025, where the GitHub and Visual Studio Code teams revealed exciting news:

• The GitHub Copilot Chat extension is going open source, reinforcing transparency and collaboration.
• AI is being deeply integrated into Visual Studio Code, now evolving into an open source AI editor.
• New APIs and tools are making it easier than ever to build with AI and LLMs.

This bootcamp is your opportunity to explore these new tools, understand how to use GitHub Copilot effectively, and be part of the growing global conversation about AI in software development.

👩‍💻 Who Should Join?

Whether you're a beginner developer, a university student, or a seasoned tech professional, this bootcamp was designed with you in mind. You’ll learn practical use cases of GitHub Copilot and how to boost your productivity using AI — in a hands-on, accessible format.

Join the virtual edition

No matter where you are, you can join online and learn with us:

Brazilian Portuguese (UTC -3)

• June 24, 7PM: Boas práticas para dominar o GitHub Copilot Chat
• June 25, 7PM: Integrações Práticas com MCP Servers no VS Code e GitHub Copilot

English (Pacific time)

• July 8, 9am: Best Practices for Mastering GitHub Copilot Chat
• July 10, 9am: Practical Integrations with MCP Servers in VS Code

Spanish (11am PT, 12pm CDMX, 2pm ET and 8pm CET)

• July 8: Buenas prácticas para dominar GitHub Copilot Chat
• July 10: Integraciones prácticas con MCP Servers en VS Code y GitHub Copilot

Learn in Your City!

We’re partnering with local developer communities to bring in-person workshops to cities around the world.

Led by community leaders, these sessions offer hands-on learning, live demos, networking, and real-world applications of GitHub Copilot. Whether you're joining us online or in person, you’ll be part of a global wave of innovation.

Check below for confirmed in-person sessions:

Microsoft Applied Skills is a credentialing program designed to validate your ability to perform specific, real-world technical tasks. Unlike traditional certifications that often cover broad job roles, Applied Skills focus on scenario-based, hands-on skills that are directly applicable to critical business challenges.

And the best part? It’s completely free! You can demonstrate your skills through interactive, task-based assessments in a simulated environment—no multiple-choice questions, just real work.

One of the latest additions is the GitHub Copilot Applied Skill, which proves your ability to leverage AI to boost software development productivity and code quality:

• Accelerate app development by using GitHub Copilot