Study Guide: GitHub Foundations (GH-900)

[!NOTE] This independent study guide contains original study notes and diagrams, not official exam questions. It follows the GH-900 Microsoft Learn study guide. Use the GitHub Foundations certification page for the current exam details, practice assessment, and scheduling information.

List of official references (Click to expand)

• GH-900 study guide and skills measured
• GitHub Foundations certification
• GitHub Foundations Part 1 learning path
• GitHub Foundations Part 2 learning path
• GitHub documentation

Content

• Git and GitHub basics
• Work with GitHub repositories
• Collaborate using GitHub
• Apply modern development practices
• Manage projects with GitHub
• Privacy, security, and administration
• Explore the GitHub community

Skills measured

Official domain	Weight
Understand Git and GitHub basics	25-30%
Work with GitHub repositories	10-15%
Collaborate using GitHub	10-15%
Apply modern development practices	10-15%
Manage projects with GitHub	5-10%
Understand privacy, security, and administration	10-15%
Explore the GitHub community	5-10%

Tip

The official study guide notes a significant January 2026 update. Review the current skills measured before scheduling the exam.

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