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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Microsoft
Exam Format
100 min
60-80
700
Foundational
Registration
$99 USD
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English, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Korean +1 more
Validity
2 years
Retake the GH-900 exam before expiration; Achieve a higher-level GitHub certification (GitHub Actions, GitHub Advanced Security)
GH-900 Exam Topics and Domains
GH-900 is organized into 7 weighted domains.
1
Introduction to Git and GitHub
22%
Understand the basics of Git
What Git is and why it is usedBasic Git workflowConcept of repositoriesDifference between local and remote repositories
- Explain what Git is and why it is used
- Describe the basic Git workflow
- Understand the concept of repositories
- Explain the difference between local and remote repositories
Work with Git commands
Initialize a Git repositoryClone a repositoryAdd and commit changesPush and pull changesUnderstand branching and merging
- Initialize a Git repository
- Clone a repository
- Add and commit changes
- Push and pull changes
- Understand branching and merging
Navigate GitHub
Create a GitHub accountCreate and manage repositories on GitHubUnderstand the GitHub interfaceUse GitHub issues and pull requests
- Create a GitHub account
- Create and manage repositories on GitHub
- Understand the GitHub interface
- Use GitHub issues and pull requests
2
Working with GitHub Repositories
8%
Manage repository settings
Configure repository settingsSet up repository permissionsUse repository templates
- Configure repository settings
- Set up repository permissions
- Use repository templates
Work with files in a repository
Add, edit, and delete filesUnderstand file versioningUse GitHub Desktop for file management
- Add, edit, and delete files
- Understand file versioning
- Use GitHub Desktop for file management
3
Collaboration Features
30%
Collaborate using GitHub
Fork repositoriesCreate and manage pull requestsReview and merge pull requestsUse GitHub Actions for CI/CD
- Fork repositories
- Create and manage pull requests
- Review and merge pull requests
- Use GitHub Actions for CI/CD
Use GitHub for project management
Create and manage issuesUse labels, milestones, and projectsTrack progress with GitHub Projects
- Create and manage issues
- Use labels, milestones, and projects
- Track progress with GitHub Projects
4
Modern Development
13%
Implement DevOps practices
Understand the principles of DevOpsUse GitHub Actions for automationImplement CI/CD pipelines
- Understand the principles of DevOps
- Use GitHub Actions for automation
- Implement CI/CD pipelines
Use GitHub for code review
Conduct code reviewsUse GitHub's code review toolsUnderstand best practices for code reviews
- Conduct code reviews
- Use GitHub's code review tools
- Understand best practices for code reviews
5
Project Management
7%
Manage projects with GitHub
Create and manage GitHub ProjectsUse project boards for task managementIntegrate GitHub Projects with issues and pull requests
- Create and manage GitHub Projects
- Use project boards for task management
- Integrate GitHub Projects with issues and pull requests
6
Privacy, Security, and Administration
10%
Ensure repository security
Set up branch protection rulesUse security features like DependabotManage repository access and permissions
- Set up branch protection rules
- Use security features like Dependabot
- Manage repository access and permissions
Administer GitHub organizations
Create and manage organizationsSet up organization-level securityManage teams and members
- Create and manage organizations
- Set up organization-level security
- Manage teams and members
7
Benefits of the GitHub Community
10%
Engage with the GitHub community
Participate in open source projectsUse GitHub DiscussionsContribute to community projects
- Participate in open source projects
- Use GitHub Discussions
- Contribute to community projects
How do I earn this certification?
Passing GH-900 earns the GitHub Foundations Certification certification. It sits in the GitHub Certifications track.
Next Level Options
- GH-901 - GitHub ActionsValidates expertise in GitHub Actions for CI/CD automation
- GH-902 - GitHub Advanced SecurityDemonstrates proficiency in GitHub security features and best practices
- GH-903 - GitHub AdministrationValidates skills in administering GitHub Enterprise and organizations
Alternative Paths
- AZ-400 - Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps SolutionsComplementary DevOps skills including Azure Pipelines and GitHub integration
- AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional - AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - ProfessionalDevOps practices with AWS CodeCommit, CodePipeline, and CI/CD
- Microsoft Learn - GitHub Foundations Official Microsoft Learn modules for exam preparation
- DataCamp GitHub Foundations Skill Track Interactive hands-on preparation course
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2025-05-20
- Announcement date: 2024-03-15
Updates
- GitHub Actions v3/v4 runners Exam covers GitHub Actions workflows as part of Collaboration Features (30%) and Modern Development (13%) domains • Release date: 2024-09-01
- GitHub Projects New Projects experience Project Management domain (7%) focuses on new Projects interface with tables, boards, and custom fields • Release date: 2023-07-01
- GitHub Discussions Generally Available Community engagement section includes Discussions as alternative to Issues for Q&A • Release date: 2023-03-15
- Dependabot Enhanced version updates Security domain (10%) includes Dependabot configuration and alert management • Release date: 2024-01-01
Who should take this exam?
- Basic understanding of version control concepts
- Familiarity with Git command line
- Experience using GitHub.com interface
- Understanding of software development workflows