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What Is GitHub Foundations (GH-900)?

Prepare for the GitHub Foundations GH-900 exam. Live online training on Git, repositories, pull requests, Actions, Copilot, projects and GitHub security.

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Overview

GitHub Foundations (GH-900) (exam GH-900) is a GitHub credential. Prepare for the GitHub Foundations GH-900 exam. Live online training on Git, repositories, pull requests, Actions, Copilot, projects and GitHub security. This PathKey™ guide summarizes the domains, format, cost signals, eligibility, and renewal pattern so you can decide before you book. Accumentum is an Army CA and Air Force COOL Approved Vendor. We teach preparation for the GitHub exam. GitHub sets exam content, fees, and policies.

Accumentum is an Army CA and Air Force COOL Approved Vendor. We teach preparation for the GitHub exam. GitHub sets exam content, fees, and policies.

Who it is for

  • New GitHub users who want a clear, structured start with Git, repositories and pull requests.
  • Project managers, product managers and team leads who track work in GitHub issues and Projects and want to follow what their developers are doing.
  • Students who want a recognized GitHub credential on their résumé before their first tech job.

Exam domains

Weights follow the official GH-900 outline.

  1. 01

    Understand Git and GitHub Basics

    25 to 30%

    Why version control matters and what problems it solves for teams, The difference between Git and GitHub, plus repositories, commits and branches, and GitHub accounts, organizations and enterprise options, and how the GitHub flow works.

  2. 02

    Work with GitHub Repositories

    10 to 15%

    The structure of a repository and key files like README, LICENSE, CONTRIBUTING, CODEOWNERS and SECURITY, Creating and organizing repositories with templates and branches, and Adding and managing files in a repository.

  3. 03

    Collaborate Using GitHub

    10 to 15%

    Using issues, pull requests and discussions to work together, Linking pull requests to issues and managing templates, filters and assignments, and Setting up notifications so you see what matters to you.

  4. 04

    Apply Modern Development Practices

    10 to 15%

    What GitHub Actions is for and what it can automate, How GitHub Copilot helps with AI code suggestions, including Copilot agents, Agent Mode and multi-model support, and The differences between GitHub Copilot for Individuals, Business and Enterprise.

  5. 05

    Manage Projects with GitHub

    5 to 10%

    GitHub Projects and its layout options, Configuring projects, labels, milestones and workflows, and Using saved replies and assignees to keep communication moving.

  6. 06

    Understand Privacy, Security and Administration

    10 to 15%

    Securing accounts with two-factor authentication and passkeys, Access permissions and roles for repositories and organizations, and Enterprise Managed Users and organization-wide Copilot policy management.

  7. 07

    Explore the GitHub Community

    5 to 10%

    The benefits of open source and how GitHub Sponsors works, Following users and organizations and using the GitHub Marketplace, and How InnerSource brings open source practices inside a company.

Exam format and cost

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Delivery
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Experience and eligibility

There are no formal prerequisites for the GH-900 exam or for this course. GitHub recommends reviewing the related Microsoft Learn modules before the exam. We cover the same skills in class.

Renewal

Renewal rules for GitHub Foundations (GH-900) are set by GitHub. Many credentials use a multi-year cycle with continuing education, a renewal fee, or a newer exam. Confirm the current cycle on the vendor site.

Roles this credential fits

  • Learn Git and GitHub basics, repositories, collaboration, modern development tools, project management, security and the GitHub community, and prepare for the GitHub Foundations (GH-900) exam.
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  • Teams standardizing on this credential for hiring or compliance

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Is GitHub Foundations (GH-900) worth it?

GitHub Foundations (GH-900) is worth it when employers or contracts in your market ask for GitHub proof, or when the domains match work you already do or want next. Common roles include Learn Git and GitHub basics, repositories, collaboration, modern development tools, project management, security and the GitHub community, and prepare for the GitHub Foundations (GH-900) exam., Foundations · GH-900, and Teams standardizing on this credential for hiring or compliance. Read the roles and domains on this page, then decide against your timeline and budget.

How hard is GitHub Foundations (GH-900)?

You get Confirm on the vendor site in Confirm on the vendor site. Format: Confirm question format on the vendor outline. Passing score: Confirm the passing score on the vendor site. Delivery: Pearson VUE test center or online where the vendor offers it. There are no formal prerequisites for the GH-900 exam or for this course. People who pass usually mix domain study with timed practice, not reading alone.

Does GitHub Foundations (GH-900) expire?

Renewal rules for GitHub Foundations (GH-900) are set by GitHub. Many credentials use a multi-year cycle with continuing education, a renewal fee, or a newer exam. Confirm the current cycle on the vendor site.

How does Accumentum help with GitHub Foundations (GH-900)?

We offer Expert-led training mapped to the GitHub Foundations (GH-900) domains, PathPay® payment options, PathPass™ practice where the exam is in our catalog, and military funding support where you qualify. We are an Army CA and Air Force COOL Approved Vendor. Our pass rate across Accumentum certification attempts since August 2022 is 98.8% (2,412 certified of about 2,441 attempts).

How much does the GitHub Foundations (GH-900) exam cost?

Published pricing for GitHub Foundations (GH-900): Confirm the current exam fee on the vendor site before you register. Vendors change voucher prices without notice, so confirm on the official store before you buy. PathPay® can spread Accumentum course tuition when you train with us.

What are the GitHub Foundations (GH-900) prerequisites?

There are no formal prerequisites for the GH-900 exam or for this course. GitHub recommends reviewing the related Microsoft Learn modules before the exam. We cover the same skills in class.

What should I take after GitHub Foundations (GH-900)?

After GitHub Foundations (GH-900), pick the next credential that matches the job you want, not a generic ladder. Use the roles on this page and neighboring PathKey™ guides from the same vendor to plan the sequence. If you need a readiness check first, start with ReadyScore™ when we offer one for this exam.

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