Microsoft GitHub Administration (GH-100)
The GH-100 exam is designed for professionals who implement and configure GitHub. It validates your ability to manage GitHub identities and access, administer GitHub Enterprise environment, implement secure software development and compliance, manage GitHub Actions, and monitor and optimize GitHub usage.
For credential details, see GitHub Administration on Microsoft Learn.
Exam details
- Certification
- GitHub Administration
- Application
- GitHub
- Exam code
- GH-100
- Level
- Intermediate
- Passing score
- 700 out of 1000
- Renewal
- Valid for 2 years; GitHub is transitioning to Microsoft's recertification process.
Skills measured
Manage GitHub identities and access (15–20%)
- Configure identity providers, SAML single sign-on, two-factor authentication, and SCIM.
- Manage enterprise teams, repository roles, settings, policies, and permissions.
Administer GitHub Enterprise environment (10–15%)
- Support enterprise users and distinguish administrator tasks from GitHub Support.
- Understand GitHub Enterprise deployment options, licensing, and billing.
Implement secure software development and compliance (25–30%)
- Set security policies and rulesets and enable repository security features.
- Manage vulnerability alerts, secret scanning, CodeQL, Dependabot, and app integrations.
Manage GitHub Actions (20–25%)
- Apply enterprise policies to workflows and reusable Actions components.
- Manage runner groups, networking, and encrypted secrets.
Monitor and optimize GitHub usage (10–15%)
- Use audit logs, API activity, and usage reports to understand enterprise adoption.
- Identify opportunities to improve license and resource use.
Study Resources
Frequently asked questions
Who should take GH-100?
GH-100 is for system administrators, software developers, application administrators, and IT professionals with intermediate experience administering GitHub Enterprise. Candidates should be familiar with identity and access management, enterprise governance, GitHub Actions, and security features across GitHub Enterprise Cloud or Server.
What is the average salary for a GitHub Enterprise administrator?
There is no reliable salary figure specific to GH-100. In the U.S., the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a median annual wage of $99,130 for network and computer systems administrators in May 2025. This is a broad comparison, not a GitHub-specific salary or a guarantee; pay varies by location, experience, and responsibilities.
How should I prepare for GH-100?
Study the current GH-100 study guide and the Microsoft Learn paths listed on this page. Match your study plan to the skills measured in the guide.
Then take Microsoft's free GH-100 Practice Assessment or use the MeasureUp GH-100 practice test. Compare any third-party practice material with Microsoft's current study guide.
For instructor-led training, ONLC lists the one-day GH-100T00 course at $495, and New Horizons lists the course at $695. These are U.S. listing prices; check each provider for current dates and pricing.
Avoid exam dumps: using them can invalidate your score, revoke certifications you already hold, and bar you from future exams.
Does GH-100 include official labs I can use to practice?
If you purchase instructor-led training, Microsoft Training Services Partners usually provide access to official labs for about 90 days. Always check that the labs are from a Microsoft partner such as Skillable.
Depending on the exam, a trial licence could include demo data to practise with, but this is not guaranteed and Microsoft often changes its policies about free trials with demo data. If you prefer hands-on learning using labs, contact a Microsoft Training Services Partner for instructor-led training.