Getting GitHub certified is a resounding endorsement that validates your skills, credibility, trust, and knowledge of the technologies and developer tools that are used by more than 100 million developers worldwide.
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GitHub Foundations
Highlight your understanding of the foundational topics and concepts of collaborating, contributing, and working on GitHub. This exam covers collaboration, GitHub products, Git basics, and working within GitHub repositories.
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GitHub Actions
Certify your proficiency in automating workflows and accelerating development with GitHub Actions. Test your skills in streamlining workflows, automating tasks, and optimizing software pipelines, including CI/CD—all within customizable workflows.
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GitHub Advanced Security
Highlight your code security knowledge with the GitHub Advanced Security certification. Validate your expertise in vulnerability identification, workflow security, and robust security implementation—elevating software integrity standards.
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GitHub Administration
Certify your ability to optimize and manage a healthy GitHub environment with the GitHub Admin exam. Highlight your expertise in repository management, workflow optimization, and efficient collaboration to support successful projects on GitHub.
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GitHub Copilot
The GitHub Copilot certification exam evaluates your skill in using the AI-driven code completion tool in various programming languages, certifying your capability to optimize software development workflows efficiently.
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Prepare with confidence
Embark on your journey toward GitHub certification success with a comprehensive study guide. This curated resource equips you with our recommended knowledge resources, learning objectives, and assessment questions to help you excel in your certification exam.
GitHub Copilot
Sharpen your skills for the GitHub Copilot exam with our concise study guide.
GitHub Foundations
Prepare for the GitHub Foundations exam with our concise study guide.
Advanced Security
Ace the GitHub Advanced Security exam with our curated study guide.
Administration
Review the GitHub Administration exam with our focused study guide.
Candidates feel more confident in their abilities
Upon earning a certification, 92% of candidates feel more confident in their abilities, 84% are more determined to succeed professionally, 37% receive salary increases, and 81% have more confidence to explore new job opportunities, according to the 2023 Pearson VUE Value of IT Certification.
Concrete validation of your skills
A GitHub certification signals to the marketplace that you have a deep understanding of GitHub and the tools to deliver great results. Becoming GitHub certified—paired with hands-on experience—demonstrates to potential employers, collaborators, and clients that you possess a verified level of expertise in utilizing GitHub effectively.
Frequently asked questions
Have general questions about the GitHub certification program, recommended prerequisites, skills measured, accommodations, or exam specifics? Check out the complete list of FAQs. You can find additional exam information in our Candidate Handbook. If you still have questions, feel free to contact us at gh-certification@github.com.
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