GH-900: GitHub Foundations

GH-900: GitHub Foundations Practice Exam

The GH-900: GitHub Foundations exam is designed for anyone looking to build a strong understanding of GitHub, Git, and how these tools support modern software development. Whether you’re completely new to GitHub or want to validate your foundational knowledge, this exam is a great starting point. It covers core concepts around version control, collaboration, automation, and project management using GitHub.

Who should take the Exam?

This exam is ideal for:

• Beginners exploring software development tools and workflows
• Aspiring developers and DevOps professionals
• Project managers and technical team members who use GitHub for collaboration
• Students or career changers looking to earn an entry-level GitHub credential
• No prior certification is required. A basic familiarity with programming or software projects will be helpful but not mandatory.

Skills Required

You should be comfortable with:

• Basic Git commands and workflows (like commit, push, pull, branching)
• Navigating the GitHub platform (repos, issues, pull requests)
• Concepts of collaboration in coding projects
• Using GitHub’s features like Actions, Projects, and Discussions

Course Outline

The GH-900: GitHub Foundations Exam covers the following topic - 

• Module 1: Understanding Git and GitHub (22%)
• Module 2: Understanding Working with GitHub Repositories (8%)
• Module 3: Understanding Collaboration Features (30%)
• Module 4: Understanding Modern Development (13%)
• Module 5: Understanding Project Management (7%)
• Module 6: Understanding Privacy, Security, and Administration (10%)
• Module 7: Understanding benefits of the GitHub Community (10%)