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Level Up Your Professional Journey with GitHub Credentials!
GitHub has become a foundational tool for modern software development, DevOps workflows, automation, and secure collaboration. Earning GitHub certifications validates practical, job‑ready skills that employers increasingly expect in software teams.
By taking these GitHub courses, learners can:
- Build real‑world skills used daily by developers, DevOps engineers, and IT professionals
- Improve collaboration and workflow quality through version control best practices
- Work more efficiently by understanding automation tools like GitHub Actions
- Develop AI‑assisted coding skills through GitHub Copilot
- Strengthen cybersecurity awareness with advanced security features
- Demonstrate verified expertise with credentials backed by GitHub and Microsoft
- Increase professional visibility on resumes, portfolios, and LinkedIn
GitHub certifications offer a structured learning path that takes users from foundational concepts all the way to enterprise‑grade administration and security. Whether someone is transitioning into tech or upskilling in their current role, these certifications provide a clear, credible way to grow.
Course List
GH-900: GitHub Foundations – 2 days (16hrs)
GitHub Foundations is a beginner‑friendly course that introduces the core skills needed to contribute to projects and collaborate effectively on GitHub. It covers the fundamentals of version control, including working with repositories, branches, and merge workflows, aligning with the exam’s focus on Git basics, GitHub repositories, and collaboration features. This course is recommended for those just beginning to use GitHub and serves as a solid starting point before taking the other GH courses or certifications. After completing the GH‑900 certification, you’ll have a strong understanding of the essential tools and practices required to work confidently and efficiently within GitHub.
Prerequisite recommendation:
There are no formal prerequisites for this course. However, learners will benefit from having basic technical literacy and general comfort using computers in a professional or academic setting. Prior experience with coding or programming languages can be helpful but is not required — GH‑900 is designed to support complete beginners as they learn the fundamentals of GitHub and version control.
GH-300: GitHub Copilot – 1 day (8hrs)
This course introduces the fundamentals of GitHub Copilot and how it can enhance productivity and support innovation in software development. You will learn the differences between GitHub Copilot Individual, GitHub Copilot Business, and GitHub Copilot Enterprise, and how each offering is used within various organizational environments. The course also covers safe and responsible use of GitHub Copilot, including best practices for security, privacy, and AI‑assisted development. In addition, you will explore advanced Copilot features and techniques to help you get the most out of AI‑powered coding.
Prerequisite recommendation:
This course is intended for learners who are already proficient with GitHub. Completing GH‑900 (GitHub Foundations) beforehand is recommended.
GH-200: GitHub Actions – 1 day (8hrs)
This course explores how to use GitHub Actions to automate your software development lifecycle. You will learn how to design and build continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) workflows, automate builds and tests, deploy applications automatically, and use GitHub Script to interact with the GitHub API. This course is ideal for those who want to support development and DevOps workflows by streamlining automation and accelerating delivery processes.
Prerequisite recommendation:
This course is intended for learners who are already comfortable with Git and GitHub basics. Completing GH‑900 (GitHub Foundations) before taking this course is recommended.
GH-100: GitHub Administration – 1 day (8hrs)
This course provides a practical introduction to the essential administrative features of GitHub. Through guided, hands‑on exercises in a live repository environment, you will learn best practices for building, hosting, and maintaining secure GitHub repositories. The course covers core administrative concepts, including repository management, the GitHub flow (branches, commits, and pull requests), and key collaboration tools such as issues and discussions. You will also learn how to manage notifications and subscriptions effectively to support smooth and efficient project activity. By the end of this course, you will have a strong grasp of foundational GitHub administration and collaboration workflows.
Prerequisite recommendation:
This course is intended for learners who want to understand GitHub best practices from an administrative perspective. While no certification is required, completing GH‑900 (GitHub Foundations) beforehand is recommended for those who are new to GitHub or need additional familiarity with Git and GitHub fundamentals.
GH-500: GitHub Advanced Security – 1 day (8hrs)
This course focuses on securing your code throughout the entire software development lifecycle using GitHub’s advanced security capabilities. You will learn how to strengthen your private repositories with features such as secret scanning, code scanning, and dependency analysis, and how to apply these tools within real development workflows. Through hands‑on exercises and practical demonstrations, you’ll develop the skills needed to identify vulnerabilities, secure automation pipelines, and evaluate the overall security posture of your GitHub environment.
The course is designed for experienced software development and security professionals who already have a deep understanding of GitHub and want to elevate their security expertise. By completing this training and earning the GH‑500 certification, you validate your ability to implement robust security practices, safeguard code integrity, and enhance the resilience of your organization’s development processes.
Prerequisite recommendation:
A solid understanding of GitHub fundamentals is required. Completing GH‑900 (GitHub Foundations) is recommended for foundational knowledge, and familiarity with development workflows or DevSecOps concepts will be helpful for success in this advanced course.
Microsoft GitHub Applied Skills
Take your learning beyond theory with Microsoft Applied Skills!
These short, hands‑on credentials immerse you in real GitHub scenarios, helping you practice essential skills, reinforce key concepts, and confidently apply your knowledge in real development and security workflows. Perfect for learners who want to deepen their capabilities through guided, practical experience.
By completing Applied Skills modules, learners will be able to:
- Build confidence in applying skills directly to their work environments
- Apply GitHub tools and workflows in real, scenario‑based environments
- Strengthen their understanding of practical development and DevSecOps processes
- Gain hands‑on experience implementing automation, security, or AI‑assisted development features
- Reinforce core GitHub concepts through guided exercises and real‑world tasks
AZ-2006: Automate Azure Load Testing by using GitHub Actions – 1 day (8hrs)
This Applied Skills credential focuses on building and implementing GitHub Actions workflows to automate key stages of the software development lifecycle. Learners will configure workflows, manage triggers and runners, and apply best practices for CI/CD automation within GitHub repositories. This scenario-based exercise helps participants gain practical experience with automation fundamentals that support efficient and reliable software delivery.
Prerequisite recommendation:
Familiarity with GitHub fundamentals is recommended. Completing GH‑900 or having equivalent experience will help learners feel comfortable with this applied hands-on scenario.
AZ-2007: Accelerate app development by using GitHub Copilot – 1 day (8hrs)
This Applied Skills credential provides hands-on experience using GitHub Advanced Security features to identify and remediate common risks in a GitHub repository. Learners will work with secret scanning, dependency management, and code scanning to secure codebases and development workflows in real scenarios. The exercise reinforces practical techniques for improving repository security and minimizing vulnerabilities across the SDLC.
Prerequisite recommendation:
Learners should understand GitHub basics and have some prior exposure to security tooling. Completing GH‑500 or having equivalent familiarity with GitHub security concepts is helpful but not required.