ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot in 4 Hours

What's New (Oct 2025 -- May 2026) | Course Plan

Repository Structure

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├── course-plan-may-2026.md          # Current course plan (4x50min segments)
├── warner-chatgpt-github-copilot-may-2026.pptx    # Main presentation deck
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├── labs/                             # Hands-on exercises by hour
│   ├── hour-1-chatgpt/              # ChatGPT foundations
│   ├── hour-2-chatgpt/              # Advanced ChatGPT + Agents
│   ├── hour-3-copilot/              # Copilot core features
│   └── hour-4-copilot/              # Enterprise + Agentic coding
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├── demos/                            # Live demonstration code
│   ├── chatgpt/                     # ChatGPT API examples
│   │   ├── api-examples/            # OpenAI/Azure API integration
│   │   ├── fine-tuning/             # Model customization demos
│   │   └── data-analysis/           # Data analysis with ChatGPT
│   ├── copilot/                     # GitHub Copilot demos
│   ├── mcp/                         # Model Context Protocol server
│   ├── security-scanning/           # Secret detection demos
│   └── vulnerable-code/             # Intentionally vulnerable (education)
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├── datasets/                         # CSV/JSON for data exercises
│   ├── Essentials/                  # Basic datasets
│   ├── Financial/                   # Finance scenarios
│   ├── Human Resources/             # HR analytics
│   ├── Insurance/                   # Insurance data
│   └── Marketing/                   # Marketing analytics
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├── apps/                             # Sample applications
│   ├── flask-chat/                  # Flask chat app template
│   └── custom-gpt/                  # Custom GPT examples
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├── scripts/                          # Utility scripts
│   ├── devops/                      # CI/CD, Dependabot, deployment
│   ├── utilities/                   # Helper scripts
│   └── windows/                     # Windows/Surface optimization
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├── docs/                             # Documentation
│   ├── instructor/                  # Instructor materials
│   └── archive/                     # Previous course plans
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└── assets/images/                    # Course images

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Related Repositories & Resources

Course Materials

Official Documentation

Latest Features (May 2026)

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Contact Tim Warner

• Website: TechTrainerTim.com
• LinkedIn: Timothy Warner
• Social Media: Bluesky | Mastodon

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Essential Resources

OpenAI Resources

• ChatGPT Pricing & Plans
• OpenAI API Models
• OpenAI Cookbook
• Platform Status
• ChatGPT Release Notes
• Custom GPT Development
• Function Calling Guide
• ChatGPT Tasks

GitHub Copilot Resources

• Copilot Plans & Pricing
• Copilot What's New
• VS Code Extension
• Copilot Chat Extension
• Copilot CLI
• Trust Center
• Custom Instructions Guide
• Copilot SDK
• Copilot Memory

MCP (Model Context Protocol)

• MCP Specification (2025-11-25)
• MCP Apps Extension (SEP-1865, Apr 2026)
• MCP GitHub Repository
• MCP Server Examples
• Azure MCP Server
• GitHub MCP Server
• MCP Registry

Azure Integration

• Azure OpenAI Service
• Azure AI Foundry Portal
• Azure MCP Server Quickstart

Community & Updates

• OpenAI Developer Forum
• GitHub Copilot Discussion
• Azure AI Community
• OpenAI Changelog
• Copilot Changelog
• Claude Code Releases

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Prerequisites & Setup

Required Accounts & Software

• OpenAI Account

  • Sign up for OpenAI
  • ChatGPT Plus subscription (recommended for GPT-5.5 access)
  • OpenAI API key setup

• GitHub Account

  • Create a GitHub account
  • GitHub Copilot subscription
  • GitHub Student Developer Pack (if eligible)

• Visual Studio Code

  • Download VS Code
  • VS Code Quick Start Guide

Required Extensions

• GitHub Copilot Extensions

  • GitHub Copilot
  • GitHub Copilot Chat

• Productivity Extensions

  • GitLens
  • Error Lens

Pre-course Checklist

• Create OpenAI account and verify email
• Set up GitHub account and enable 2FA
• Install VS Code and required extensions
• Test GitHub Copilot access (confirm subscription tier)
• Optional: Install GitHub Copilot CLI (npm install -g @github/copilot-cli)

System Requirements

• Windows 10/11, macOS 10.15+, or Linux
• Minimum 4GB RAM (8GB recommended)
• 2GB free disk space
• Internet connection required

Getting Help

• GitHub Copilot Support
• VS Code FAQ
• OpenAI Help Center

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License: This project is licensed under the MIT License.