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GitHub Copilot exam guide

Exam GH-300

The GitHub Copilot certification (GH-300) validates that you can use GitHub Copilot productively and responsibly across plans and IDEs, craft effective prompts and context, and configure privacy safeguards and content exclusions. With AI-assisted coding now standard, it signals practical AI developer-tooling skill in 2026.

QuestionsSee official page
Time limit100 minutes
Passing score700 (1-1000 scale)
Exam feeSee official page
Valid for2 years
DeliveryPearson VUE test center or online proctored

Format: Multiple choice; may include interactive components. Fee note: Price varies by country/region; check Pearson VUE when scheduling.

Who it's for

Developers, team leads and DevOps engineers who use Copilot daily, and admins who roll Copilot out to organizations.

What the exam covers

Use GitHub Copilot responsibly—
Use GitHub Copilot features—
Understand GitHub Copilot data and architecture—
Apply prompt engineering and context crafting—
Improve developer productivity with GitHub Copilot—
Configure privacy, content exclusions, and safeguards—

A dash means the vendor does not publish a weight for that domain.

Eligibility & prerequisites

Required: None

Recommended: Hands-on Copilot use, GitHub fundamentals and experience with at least one programming language.

Keeping it active

GitHub certifications are valid 2 years. GitHub is moving to Microsoft's free online renewal process; certifications expiring before it is available get a 6-month extension.

Skills & careers

Skills it validates

  • Using Copilot chat, inline suggestions and agent features in the IDE
  • Prompt engineering and supplying context
  • Comparing Copilot plans (Individual, Business, Enterprise)
  • Configuring content exclusions and policies
  • Understanding Copilot data flow and retention
  • Using Copilot for tests, refactoring and documentation
  • Applying responsible AI principles

Job roles

Software EngineerAI-Assisted DeveloperDeveloper Productivity EngineerEngineering ManagerDevOps Engineer

Where it fits in your path

Planning a degree too? See how this cert earns college credit in the College Credit Navigator.

Build my study plan

  1. Week 1: Read the GH-300 study guide (skills as of August 2026) and complete the Microsoft Learn Copilot path.
  2. Week 2: Use Copilot chat, slash commands, agent mode and code review in VS Code on a real project.
  3. Week 3: Admin side - plan differences, org policies, content exclusions, audit logs, public code matching filter.
  4. Week 4: Practice assessment, exam sandbox and a final review of responsible AI and data handling.

Make it yours: pick your exam date and weekly hours. We'll split your time by domain weight and give you a printable plan.

Exam-day tips

  • Know which features exist in which plan; plan-comparison questions are common.
  • Understand how Copilot builds context (open tabs, workspace references) and how to steer it.
  • Learn the data pipeline: what is sent, what is filtered, and what is retained for each plan.
  • Expect responsible AI questions on bias, security review of generated code and human oversight.
  • Re-check the study guide shortly before the exam - the outline was refreshed in 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

What score do I need to pass GH-300?

700 or higher.

How long is the GitHub Copilot certification valid?

2 years.

Does GH-300 require coding?

There is no live coding, but you need practical experience with Copilot in an IDE and at least one programming language.

How much does GH-300 cost?

Price varies by country; check Pearson VUE when scheduling.

Is the Copilot certification worth it?

It is a quick way to show employers you use AI coding tools effectively and safely, and it complements GitHub Actions or cloud developer certifications.

Official page: learn.microsoft.com. Reviewed November 2026. Vendors change fees and objectives, so confirm with the vendor before you book. Spot something out of date? Tell us.