GH-900: GitHub Foundations

Validates foundational knowledge of GitHub — Git basics, repositories, collaboration workflows, modern development tools, project management, security practices, and the GitHub ecosystem.

Exam: 120 min · ~75 questions · 750/1000 to pass · $99

Foundational Knowledge Exam

No prior certification required. Suitable for developers, students, project managers, and anyone who uses GitHub regularly. Tests practical understanding of GitHub features and workflows.

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Earned: February 21, 2026 Credential: Verify Certificate

Notes Prepared: February 2026 · Last Updated: 2026-02-22

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Domain 1: Introduction to Git and GitHub (22%)

• Git fundamentals: commits, branches, merges
• GitHub vs Git — platform vs tool
• Repository types: public, private, internal
• GitHub CLI vs web UI vs GitHub Desktop
• GitHub Flavored Markdown

Domain 2: Working with GitHub Repositories (8%)

• Creating, cloning, and forking repos
• README, licenses, .gitignore, CODEOWNERS
• Releases, tags, and GitHub Pages
• Template repositories

Domain 3: Collaboration Features (30%)

• Issues: labels, assignees, milestones
• Pull requests: draft, review, merge strategies
• Discussions vs Issues
• Notifications and subscriptions
• Wikis and GitHub Pages for docs

Domain 4: Modern Development (13%)

• GitHub Actions: workflows, triggers, jobs
• Codespaces vs github.dev
• GitHub Copilot basics
• CI/CD concepts and GitHub integrations

Domain 5: Project Management (7%)

• GitHub Projects: board, table, roadmap views
• Classic projects vs new Projects
• Automation and Insights

Domain 6: Privacy, Security, and Administration (10%)

• 2FA, SSO, and authentication methods
• Branch protection rules and rulesets
• Secret scanning and Dependabot
• Organizations, teams, and permissions

Domain 7: Benefits of the GitHub Community (10%)

• Open source: licenses, contributing, InnerSource
• GitHub profile, README, contributions graph
• GitHub Marketplace and Apps
• GitHub Education and Stars program

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Official Resources

• GitHub Foundations Exam Study Guide
• GitHub Docs
• GitHub Skills — hands-on interactive labs
• Microsoft Learn: GitHub Foundations Path

External Resources

• GitHub Learning Pathways
• Git Handbook
• Pro Git Book (free)

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