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<kbd>Last updated: March 2026</kbd>
<kbd>Last updated: April 2026</kbd>

Use this getting started guide to learn a basic GitKraken Desktop workflow: clone a repository, create a branch, make and stage changes, commit them, push the branch, and merge the work back. It is aimed at new Git users who need a practical first path through the product rather than a reference page.

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## How to learn Git with GitKraken

In this series, you'll learn Git concepts and how to apply them using GitKraken Desktop.
GitKraken offers two ways to learn Git: a free structured certification course for guided study and a YouTube playlist for casual learning and quick refreshers.

### Foundations of Git course

If you want a structured path for learning Git, take the free [Foundations of Git certification course](https://learn.gitkraken.com/courses/git-foundations). The course is self-paced and designed for people who want practical Git training without relying on dense reference material or scattered tutorials.

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<img src='/wp-content/uploads/foundations-of-git-certification-course.png' class='help-center-img img-bordered' alt='Course card for the Foundations of Git certification course showing the Git logo, the course title, and a five-star rating.'>
<figcaption style="text-align:center; color:#888">Foundations of Git certification course.</figcaption>
</figure>

The course helps you:

- Learn at your own pace with a curated curriculum that supports everyday version control work.
- Understand Git concepts through motion graphics and visual examples.
- Validate what you learned with the Foundations of Git Certification Exam at the end of the course.

### Learn Git with GitKraken

If you want a lighter way to build Git knowledge, watch the GitKraken YouTube playlist. Some topics overlap with the certification course, but the playlist is a good option for casual learning and quick refreshers on key Git concepts.

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Audience: developer
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Status: GA
Last verified: 2026-03
Last verified: 2026-04

<kbd>Last updated: March 2026</kbd>
<kbd>Last updated: April 2026</kbd>

Use this page to run GitKraken Desktop actions from the Command Palette when you want a keyboard-first workflow for commands, files, repositories, and settings. It explains how to open the palette, what command categories are available, and when it is faster than navigating the UI directly.

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Audience: all
Plan required: all
Status: GA
Last verified: 2026-03
Last verified: 2026-04

<kbd>Last updated: March 2026</kbd>
<kbd>Last updated: April 2026</kbd>

Use this page as the GitKraken Desktop Help Center entry point when you need to find installation guidance, interface walkthroughs, Git basics, integrations, release notes, or support resources. It is the best cold-start page for agents and users who need a routing layer into the rest of the documentation set.

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Audience: developer
Plan required: all
Status: GA
Last verified: 2026-03
Last verified: 2026-04

<kbd>Last updated: March 2026</kbd>
<kbd>Last updated: April 2026</kbd>

Use this getting started guide to learn a basic GitKraken Desktop workflow: clone a repository, create a branch, make and stage changes, commit them, push the branch, and merge the work back. It is aimed at new Git users who need a practical first path through the product rather than a reference page.

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## How to learn Git with GitKraken

In this series, you'll learn Git concepts and how to apply them using GitKraken Desktop.
GitKraken offers two ways to learn Git: a free structured certification course for guided study and a YouTube playlist for casual learning and quick refreshers.

### Foundations of Git course

If you want a structured path for learning Git, take the free [Foundations of Git certification course](https://learn.gitkraken.com/courses/git-foundations). The course is self-paced and designed for people who want practical Git training without relying on dense reference material or scattered tutorials.

<figure class='figure center'>
<img src='/wp-content/uploads/foundations-of-git-certification-course.png' class='help-center-img img-bordered' alt='Course card for the Foundations of Git certification course showing the Git logo, the course title, and a five-star rating.'>
<figcaption style="text-align:center; color:#888">Foundations of Git certification course.</figcaption>
</figure>

The course helps you:

- Learn at your own pace with a curated curriculum that supports everyday version control work.
- Understand Git concepts through motion graphics and visual examples.
- Validate what you learned with the Foundations of Git Certification Exam at the end of the course.

### Learn Git with GitKraken

If you want a lighter way to build Git knowledge, watch the GitKraken YouTube playlist. Some topics overlap with the certification course, but the playlist is a good option for casual learning and quick refreshers on key Git concepts.

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<div class='embed-container embed-container--16-9'>
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- [GitKraken Desktop Preferences | Customize Settings & Workflow](https://help.gitkraken.com/gitkraken-desktop/preferences/): Explore GitKraken Desktop’s Preferences to control themes, integrations, profiles, commit signing, notifications, terminal settings, and more.
- [GitKraken Desktop Tips | Productivity Shortcuts & Power Features](https://help.gitkraken.com/gitkraken-desktop/tips/): Discover top GitKraken Desktop tips to speed up your workflow—Profiles, Command Palette, integrations, cherry pick, and more advanced features.
- [Install GitKraken Desktop on Windows, macOS & Linux | Setup Guide](https://help.gitkraken.com/gitkraken-desktop/how-to-install/): Step-by-step installation guide for GitKraken Desktop on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Includes system requirements, video tutorials, and tips for WSL users.
- [Learn Git with GitKraken Desktop | Beginner Guide & Workflow](https://help.gitkraken.com/gitkraken-desktop/guide/): New to Git? Get started with GitKraken Desktop using this beginner-friendly guide. Learn cloning, branching, staging, committing, and merging with tutorials and videos.
- [Learn Git with GitKraken Desktop | Beginner Guide & Workflow](https://help.gitkraken.com/gitkraken-desktop/guide/): New to Git? Get started with GitKraken Desktop using this beginner-friendly guide. Learn cloning, branching, staging, and merging, then continue with a free Git foundations course or a YouTube playlist for casual learning.
- [Open, Clone, or Initialize a Git Repository in GitKraken Desktop](https://help.gitkraken.com/gitkraken-desktop/open-clone-init/): Learn how to open, clone, or initialize repositories in GitKraken Desktop. Get started with repository management and project setup.

## Core Git Workflows
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