Microsoft GitHub Copilot (GH-300)
The GH-300 exam is designed for professionals who implement and configure GitHub. It validates your ability to use GitHub Copilot responsibly, use GitHub Copilot features, understand GitHub Copilot data and architecture, apply prompt engineering and context crafting, improve developer productivity with GitHub Copilot, and configure privacy, content exclusions, and safeguards.
For credential details, see GitHub Copilot on Microsoft Learn.
Exam details
- Certification
- GitHub Copilot
- Application
- GitHub
- Exam code
- GH-300
- Level
- Intermediate
- Passing score
- 700 out of 1000
- Renewal
- Valid for 2 years; GitHub is transitioning to Microsoft's recertification process.
Skills measured
Use GitHub Copilot responsibly (15–20%)
- Recognize generative AI limitations, risks, and responsible-use principles.
- Validate Copilot output before using it.
Use GitHub Copilot features (25–30%)
- Use Copilot in the IDE, chat, command line, and agent mode.
- Select and configure Copilot features for development tasks.
Understand GitHub Copilot data and architecture (10–15%)
- Understand how Copilot processes prompts and context.
- Recognize the data and architecture considerations of Copilot.
Apply prompt engineering and context crafting (10–15%)
- Write prompts that include relevant task and code context.
- Refine prompts and context to improve the usefulness of results.
Improve developer productivity with GitHub Copilot (10–15%)
- Use Copilot to assist with coding, testing, and documentation.
- Review and adapt generated suggestions as part of a development workflow.
Configure privacy, content exclusions, and safeguards (10–15%)
- Configure privacy settings and content exclusions.
- Apply safeguards when using Copilot with code and organizational content.
Study Resources
Frequently asked questions
Who should take GH-300?
GH-300 is for developers, DevOps engineers, and other IT professionals who want to use GitHub Copilot to improve software development productivity, quality, and security. You should know GitHub fundamentals and have experience with at least one programming language.
What is the average salary for a GitHub Copilot developer?
There is no reliable salary figure specific to GH-300. 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 development roles. This is not a GitHub Copilot-specific salary or a guarantee; pay varies by location, experience, and responsibilities.
How should I prepare for GH-300?
Access the free GH-300T00-A course on Microsoft Learn. Then use Microsoft's free GH-300 Practice Assessment or the MeasureUp GH-300 practice test. Compare third-party practice material with Microsoft's current study guide.
Avoid exam dumps: using them can invalidate your score, revoke certifications you already hold, and bar you from future exams.
You can also search the Microsoft Training Services Partners directory for instructor-led options. Current U.S. listings for GH-300 training are $650 for the one-day public group course at Koenig Solutions and $695 at New Horizons. Prices vary by provider and format.
Does the exam include official labs I can use to practice?
GH-300 may include interactive components as part of the exam, but these are not practice labs. The self-paced GitHub Copilot Fundamentals paths on Microsoft Learn are self-paced modules, not a dedicated lab environment.
For hands-on instructor-led training, Koenig Solutions' GH-300 course advertises hands-on labs. Confirm the lab environment and access terms with the provider.