In this course, you’ll learn how to use OpenAI Codex to speed up development, improve code quality, and automate real engineering workflows. You’ll start with a clear introduction to what Codex is and how it fits into a modern developer toolkit, before setting up Codex Cloud and reviewing changes locally.
Introduction to OpenAI Codex
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Intermediate level
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1 hour to complete
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What you'll learn
Configure and use OpenAI Codex across local and cloud environments.
Analyze and review code using Codex-powered workflows.
Extend Codex with MCP servers and external integrations.
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December 2025
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Taught in English
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