Microsoft GitHub Actions (GH-200)
The GH-200 exam is designed for professionals who implement and configure GitHub. It validates your ability to author and manage workflows, consume and troubleshoot workflows, author and maintain actions, manage GitHub Actions for the enterprise, and secure and optimize automation.
For credential details, see GitHub Actions on Microsoft Learn.
Exam details
- Certification
- GitHub Actions
- Application
- GitHub
- Exam code
- GH-200
- Level
- Intermediate
- Passing score
- 700 out of 1000
- Renewal
- Valid for 2 years; GitHub is transitioning to Microsoft's recertification process.
Skills measured
Author and manage workflows (20–25%)
- Configure workflow events, jobs, steps, conditions, matrices, and reusable workflows.
- Use contexts, expressions, variables, outputs, and secrets safely.
Consume and troubleshoot workflows (15–20%)
- Run and monitor workflows and investigate job failures.
- Manage artifacts, caches, and workflow dependencies.
Author and maintain actions (15–20%)
- Create and maintain JavaScript, composite, and container actions.
- Use action metadata, inputs, outputs, and versioning.
Manage GitHub Actions for the enterprise (20–25%)
- Configure organization and enterprise policies for Actions.
- Manage runners, runner groups, and usage across repositories.
Secure and optimize automation (10–15%)
- Apply least-privilege permissions and protect workflow secrets.
- Improve workflow security, reliability, and resource use.
Study Resources
Frequently asked questions
Who should take GH-200?
GH-200 is for DevOps engineers, software developers, and IT professionals with intermediate experience using GitHub Actions. Candidates should be able to create and maintain workflows and actions, automate CI/CD, and manage secure, reliable automation across teams or enterprises.
What is the average salary for a GitHub Actions engineer?
There is no reliable salary figure specific to GH-200. In the U.S., the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a median annual wage of $135,980 for software developers in May 2025, a broad comparison for related automation roles. This is not a GitHub-specific salary or a guarantee; pay varies by location, experience, and responsibilities.
How should I prepare for GH-200?
Study the current GH-200 study guide and the Microsoft Learn path listed on this page. Match your study plan to the skills measured in the guide.
Then take Microsoft's free GH-200 Practice Assessment or use the MeasureUp GH-200 practice test. Compare third-party practice material with Microsoft's current study guide.
For instructor-led training, Koenig Solutions, listed in Microsoft's Partner Directory under Learning and Certification, offers a one-day GH-200 public group course for $650. New Horizons' GH-200T00 course is listed 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-200 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.