Microsoft GitHub Foundations (GH-900)
The GH-900 exam is designed for professionals who implement and configure GitHub. It validates your ability to understand Git and GitHub basics, work with GitHub repositories, collaborate using GitHub, apply modern development practices, manage projects with GitHub, understand privacy, security, and administration, and explore the GitHub community.
For credential details, see GitHub Foundations on Microsoft Learn.
Exam details
- Certification
- GitHub Foundations
- Application
- GitHub
- Exam code
- GH-900
- Level
- Beginner
- Passing score
- 700 out of 1000
- Renewal
- Not required.
Skills measured
Understand Git and GitHub basics (25–30%)
- Explain version control, Git, repositories, commits, and branches.
- Understand GitHub accounts, organizations, collaboration, and Markdown.
Work with GitHub repositories (10–15%)
- Create, organize, and maintain repositories.
- Understand repository files, templates, and branches.
Collaborate using GitHub (10–15%)
- Contribute using issues and pull requests.
- Review and discuss changes with collaborators.
Apply modern development practices (10–15%)
- Understand development workflows and automation.
- Recognize how GitHub supports modern software projects.
Manage projects with GitHub (5–10%)
- Use GitHub Projects to organize and track work.
Understand privacy, security, and administration (10–15%)
- Recognize GitHub privacy, security, and administrative features.
Explore the GitHub community (5–10%)
- Understand how GitHub supports open-source projects and community participation.
Study Resources
Frequently asked questions
Who should take GH-900?
GH-900 is for anyone who wants to validate foundational GitHub knowledge, including non-developers, developers, and people new to GitHub. It covers Git, repositories, collaboration, project management, security, and GitHub community concepts.
What is the average salary for a software developer?
There is no reliable salary figure specific to GH-900. In the U.S., the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a median annual wage of $135,980 for software developers in May 2025. In the UK, Software Engineer vacancies had a median advertised salary of £70,000 in the six months to October 11, 2026. These are broad role comparisons, not GH-900-specific salary estimates; pay varies by location, experience, and responsibilities.
How should I prepare for GH-900?
Access the free GH-900T00-A course on Microsoft Learn. Then use Microsoft's free GH-900 Practice Assessment or the MeasureUp GH-900 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 the two-day GH-900 course are $1,200 for the public group course at Koenig Solutions and $1,295 at New Horizons. Prices vary by provider and format.
Does the exam include official labs I can use to practice?
GH-900 may include interactive components as part of the exam, but these are not practice labs. The self-directed GH-900T00-A course includes hands-on exercises for learning GitHub.