GH-900

About This Certification

The GitHub Foundations (GH-900) certification validates your understanding of GitHub's core features, collaboration workflows, and development best practices. This foundational-level certification is designed for developers, project managers, and IT professionals who want to demonstrate their proficiency with GitHub.

Earning this certification demonstrates your ability to navigate GitHub, manage repositories, collaborate on projects, use GitHub features effectively, and understand the basics of version control with Git.

Exam Syllabus

Official Preparation Materials

Complete these Microsoft Learn modules to prepare for the GH-900 certification exam. Total study time: approximately 11 hours.

Introduction to Git

Learn Git fundamentals, version control basics, and essential commands

28 min

Introduction to GitHub

Master GitHub interface, repositories, and collaboration workflows

1 hr 45 min

Introduction to GitHub's Products

Explore GitHub features, tools, and product offerings

32 min

Configure Code Scanning on GitHub

Set up automated security scanning and vulnerability detection

33 min

Introduction to GitHub Copilot

Learn AI-powered code completion and assistance features

19 min

Code with GitHub Codespaces

Use cloud-based development environments for coding

27 min

Manage Your Work with GitHub Projects

Organize tasks, track progress, and manage project workflows

36 min

Communicate Effectively Using Markdown

Master Markdown syntax for documentation and collaboration

1 hr 6 min

Contribute to an Open-Source Project

Learn how to contribute to open-source projects on GitHub

27 min

Manage an InnerSource Program

Implement InnerSource practices within your organization

50 min

Maintain a Secure Repository

Apply security best practices to GitHub repositories

35 min

Introduction to GitHub Administration

Learn GitHub organization and repository administration

36 min

Authenticate and Authorize User Identities

Configure authentication and authorization on GitHub

33 min

Manage Repository Changes Using Pull Requests

Master pull request workflows and code review processes

56 min

Search and Organize Repository History

Use GitHub search features and organize repository history

38 min

Using GitHub Copilot with Python

Leverage Copilot for Python development and coding

22 min

Practice Mock Tests

Prepare for your GH-900 exam with our comprehensive mock tests. Each test contains carefully crafted questions that mirror the actual exam format and difficulty level.