The GitHub Foundations Certification exam is now completely free for verified students through GitHub Education! Students get:
- Free certification exam voucher
- GitHub Pro features
- GitHub Copilot access
- Access to the Global Campus community
- Participation in Campus Expert programs
Current GitHub certifications, from foundational to specialized:
- GitHub Foundations - Core concepts & collaboration
- GitHub Actions - Automation & CI/CD
- GitHub Advanced Security - Security & vulnerability management
- GitHub Administration - Platform & org management
- GitHub Copilot - AI-powered development
Official certification details
- GitHub Skills - Official interactive tutorials
- Git Immersion - Hands-on Git practice
- Learn Git Branching - Visual Git concepts
- Oh My Git! - Gamified Git learning
- DataCamp's GitHub Track - Structured learning path
- GitHub Learning Lab - Automated learning bot
- Microsoft Learn Path - Structured modules
- GitHub Documentation - Official docs
- GitHub Certification Resource Repo - Study guides & FAQs
According to the 2023 Pearson VUE Value of IT Certification Report:
- 92% report increased confidence
- 84% show higher professional determination
- 37% receive salary increases
- 81% feel more confident exploring new opportunities
The GitHub Foundations Certification validates skills in collaboration, contribution, and repository workflows using GitHub. It's designed for anyone working with GitHub, not just developers!
Official certification details
Roles that can benefit:
- Developers
- Project Managers
- Technical Writers
- Designers
- Recruiters
- Cost: $49 per attempt (Students: FREE through GitHub Education)
- Format: 75 multiple-choice questions, 120 minutes
- No case studies or hands-on tasks
| Domain | Weight |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Git and GitHub | 22% |
| Working with GitHub Repositories | 20% |
| Collaboration Features | 30% |
| Modern Development | 13% |
| Project Management | 7% |
| Privacy, Security and Administration | 10% |
| Benefits of the GitHub Community | 10% |
- GitHub Desktop
- GitHub Mobile
- Visual Studio Code
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- GitHub Skills - Official interactive tutorials
- Learn Git Branching - Visual Git learning
- Oh My Git! - Gamified Git practice
- Git Immersion - Hands-on tutorials
- Validate your ID and test environment with PSI in advance.
- Use all 120 minutes and carefully read each question.
- Practice real-world scenarios like managing issues, creating pull requests, and navigating repositories.
- Download the study guide: GitHub Foundations Certification Study Guide
- Register for the exam: GitHub Certification Registration
- Practice with tools and resources to build confidence.
- Watch my full exam guide here: YouTube Video Link
This guide is designed to simplify your preparation journey. Good luck on your certification! Feel free to reach out if you have questions or need support.
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