Exam Format

• Exam Code: GH-900
• Certification Level: Foundational
• Exam Duration: 60 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 the final score.

Exam Details

• Question Types: Multiple choice, multiple select
• Number of Questions: Approximately 40–50 questions
• Hands-On / Lab: No hands-on lab; knowledge-based assessment

Exam Policies

• Exam Delivery: Online proctored exam through GitHub’s authorized certification provider
• Rescheduling/Cancellation: Must follow the 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 VAT/GST may apply depending on country

Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of version control concepts
• Familiarity with software development workflows
• Some hands-on experience using GitHub repositories

Exam Topics

• Introduction to Git and GitHub – Repositories, commits, branches, pull requests
• Collaboration Features – Issues, discussions, project boards, code reviews
• GitHub Actions – Basic CI/CD concepts and workflow automation
• Security Fundamentals – Repository permissions, branch protection rules, basic security features
• GitHub Administration Basics – Organization structure, teams, access management
• GitHub Billing & Plans Overview – Account types and subscription plans

Intended Audience

• The GitHub Foundations certification is ideal for:
• Students and beginners in software development
• Junior Developers
• DevOps beginners
• IT professionals transitioning into development workflows
• Project Managers working with GitHub teams

Career Impact

Jobs You Can Get:

• Junior Developer, DevOps Associate, Technical Support Engineer, IT Support

• U.S.: $60,000–$85,000 USD;
• India: ₹3,50,000–₹8,00,000 INR;
• United Kingdom: £25,000–£40,000 GBP

• Demonstrates foundational knowledge of GitHub and modern collaborative development workflows

Exam Mode

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

Exam Booking Link

• Book the GitHub Foundations (GH-900) exam via the official GitHub Certification portal.

Once you pass the exam:

• Access and download your digital badge
• Share your certification on professional platforms such as LinkedIn
• Certification status is available within your GitHub Certification dashboard

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