Study Guide: GitHub Copilot (GH-300)¶
Note
This independent study guide contains original study notes and diagrams, not official exam questions. It follows the GH-300 Microsoft Learn study guide. Use the GitHub Copilot certification page for current exam details, the practice assessment, and scheduling information.
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Content¶
- Use GitHub Copilot responsibly
- Use GitHub Copilot features
- Understand data and architecture
- Apply prompt engineering and context crafting
- Improve developer productivity
- Configure privacy, exclusions, and safeguards
- Summarize GitHub Copilot Fundamentals Part 1
- Summarize GitHub Copilot Fundamentals Part 2
- Practice with 48 original scenario questions
Skills measured¶
| Official domain | Weight |
|---|---|
| Use GitHub Copilot responsibly | 15-20% |
| Use GitHub Copilot features | 25-30% |
| Understand GitHub Copilot data and architecture | 10-15% |
| Apply prompt engineering and context crafting | 10-15% |
| Improve developer productivity with GitHub Copilot | 10-15% |
| Configure privacy, content exclusions, and safeguards | 10-15% |
Microsoft Learn study map¶
The two official paths contain 15 modules and approximately 519 minutes of instruction. The local Part 1 and Part 2 summaries follow every module in order, highlight product boundaries and governance details, and point back to the official exercises. Use the six exam-domain chapters for focused revision, then complete the Microsoft Learn content and hands-on exercises.
| Study goal | Guide summary | Official Microsoft Learn resource |
|---|---|---|
| Core concepts, prompting, governance, SDLC, and tests | Part 1 summary | GitHub Copilot Fundamentals Part 1 |
| Agents, MCP, reviews, JavaScript, and Python | Part 2 summary | GitHub Copilot Fundamentals Part 2 |
| Practice responsible operation | Responsible AI chapter | Responsible AI with GitHub Copilot |
| Apply Copilot across the SDLC | Productivity chapter | Developer use cases for AI with GitHub Copilot |
| Generate and review tests | Testing workflow | Develop unit tests using GitHub Copilot tools |
| Check exam readiness | 48 practice questions | Official GitHub Copilot practice assessment |
Tip
The current English exam skills measured as of August 7, 2026 are reflected here. Review the current skills measured before scheduling the exam.
