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Learn GitHub Flavored Markdown

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Learn GitHub Flavored Markdown

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

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6 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Understand the fundamentals of Markdown and how to use GitHub Flavored Markdown.

  • Format text using bold, italics, and strikethrough styles in Markdown.

  • Create links, images, and tables to structure content effectively.

  • Organize code using in-line code and code blocks for better readability.

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August 2025

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7 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 7 modules in this course

In this module, we will explore the foundational elements of GitHub Flavored Markdown. You will learn the basic syntax and how GFM enhances traditional Markdown for a better web documentation experience. By the end of this module, you will have a solid understanding of the building blocks to create well-structured Markdown documents.

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2 videos1 reading

In this module, we will dive into the ways Markdown handles text formatting. You’ll learn how to emphasize text through italics, bold, and strikethrough, and explore how to create links and headings to improve document clarity. We’ll also cover blockquotes to format quotes or citations with ease.

What's included

8 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will focus on creating lists in GitHub Flavored Markdown. You’ll discover how to format both ordered and unordered lists, providing a clean and structured way to present information in your documents.

What's included

1 video1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will guide you through the process of adding images to your Markdown files. You will learn how to insert simple images as well as images that function as links, allowing for dynamic content creation.

What's included

2 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will explore how to create tables in Markdown, which will help you present data in a clean and organized format. We’ll show you the essential syntax to make tabular representation easy and intuitive.

What's included

1 video1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will demonstrate how to work with code in GitHub Flavored Markdown. You will learn to showcase inline code and format larger blocks of code for clear and readable documentation or tutorials.

What's included

2 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will introduce you to advanced Markdown techniques, specifically task lists. You will learn how to create interactive checklists that can be used for project management or tracking document completion.

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1 video2 assignments

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