Exam Format

• Exam Code: GH-100
• Certification Level: Professional
• Exam Duration: 120 minutes
• Passing Score: Not publicly disclosed by GitHub (scaled scoring model)
• Unscored Content: The exam may include unscored items for research purposes that do not affect your final score.

Exam Details

• Question Types: Multiple choice, multiple select, scenario-based questions
• Number of Questions: Approximately 60 questions
• Hands-On / Lab: No live lab environment; scenario-based administrative and governance questions

Exam Policies

• Exam Delivery: Online proctored exam through GitHub’s authorized testing provider
• Rescheduling/Cancellation: Must follow testing provider’s policy (typically 24–48 hours before the scheduled time)
• Waiting Period: Retake policy applies if unsuccessful (waiting period enforced by testing provider)
• Retake Fee: Full exam fee required for each retake attempt

Certification Validity and Renewal

• Validity: 3 years
• Renewal Options: Recertification by passing the current version of the exam before expiration

Exam Fee

• Base Fee: $99 USD (may vary by region)
• Taxes: Applicable local taxes (VAT/GST) may apply depending on country

Prerequisites

• Hands-on experience managing GitHub organizations or enterprises
• Familiarity with repositories, teams, permissions, and workflows
• Experience with GitHub security and automation features

Exam Topics

• GitHub Administration Fundamentals – Account types, plans, organizations, enterprises
• Access Management – Authentication, SAML/SSO, team management, repository permissions
• Security & Compliance – Branch protection rules, security policies, secret scanning, code scanning
• GitHub Actions & Automation – Workflow management, runners, secrets
• Enterprise Administration – Enterprise accounts, billing, audit logs, policy management
• Collaboration & Governance – Repository management, forking policies, issue/project management

Intended Audience

• GitHub Enterprise Administrators
• DevOps Engineers
• Platform Engineers
• IT Administrators
• Security & Compliance Administrators

Career Impact

Jobs You Can Get:

• GitHub Administrator, DevOps Engineer, Platform Engineer, Cloud Administrator

• Varies by region — U.S.: $90,000–$130,000 USD; India: ₹8,00,000–₹20,00,000 INR; United Kingdom: £45,000–£75,000 GBP

• Demonstrates validated expertise in managing GitHub environments at scale and supporting secure DevOps practices

Exam Mode

• The exam is delivered online through GitHub’s official certification testing platform with remote proctoring.

Exam Booking Link

• Book the GitHub Administration (GH-300) exam via the official GitHub Certification portal.

Once you pass the exam:

• Access and download your digital badge
• Share your certification via LinkedIn or other professional platforms
• Certification status is available within your GitHub Certification dashboard

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