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GitHub Foundations exam guide

Exam GH-900

GitHub Foundations (exam GH-900) validates core knowledge of Git, GitHub repositories, collaboration features, project management and GitHub security basics. It is the entry point to GitHub's certification path and is useful for developers, students and non-developers who work in GitHub every day.

QuestionsSee official page
Time limit100 minutes
Passing score700 (1-1000 scale)
Exam feeSee official page
Valid forSee official page
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

Students, junior developers, project managers and IT staff who need to show they can use GitHub and understand how teams collaborate on it.

What the exam covers

Understand Git and GitHub basics—
Work with GitHub repositories—
Collaborate using GitHub—
Apply modern development practices—
Manage projects with GitHub—
Understand privacy, security, and administration—
Explore the GitHub community—

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Eligibility & prerequisites

Required: None

Recommended: Basic familiarity with Git and GitHub features.

Keeping it active

No renewal required; as a fundamentals-level exam it follows Microsoft's no-expiry policy for fundamentals.

Skills & careers

Skills it validates

  • Git concepts: commits, branches, merges
  • Creating and managing repositories
  • Issues, pull requests and code review
  • GitHub Projects and Discussions
  • Codespaces and github.dev basics
  • Repository security features and permissions

Job roles

Junior Software DeveloperTechnical Project ManagerDevOps InternIT Support SpecialistDeveloper Advocate

Where it fits in your path

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Build my study plan

  1. Week 1: Complete the GitHub Foundations learning path on Microsoft Learn; create repos, branches and pull requests.
  2. Week 2: Practice collaboration - forks, reviews, issues, Discussions, GitHub Projects boards.
  3. Week 3: Explore Codespaces, GitHub Pages, Markdown, permissions, Dependabot and secret scanning.
  4. Week 4: Take the free practice assessment and try the exam sandbox, then book the exam.

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 GitHub product tiers (Free, Team, Enterprise) and which features each includes.
  • Distinguish forks vs branches and organization vs repository permissions.
  • Expect questions on GitHub Projects, Discussions, Gists, Wikis and Codespaces, not only Git.
  • Use the official exam sandbox to learn the interface before test day.
  • Register with a personal Microsoft account so your record follows you between jobs.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does GH-900 cost?

Pricing depends on the country where you take it; check Pearson VUE when scheduling.

What score do I need to pass?

700 or higher.

Does GitHub Foundations expire?

No. As a fundamentals exam it does not require renewal.

Is GH-900 hard?

It is a beginner exam; most candidates with a few weeks of GitHub use and the Microsoft Learn path pass.

What should I take after GitHub Foundations?

GitHub Actions (GH-200) for CI/CD or GitHub Copilot (GH-300) for AI-assisted development.

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.