GitHub Foundations is GitHub’s entry-level certification. It covers Git and GitHub basics, repositories, collaboration, modern development practices, project management and GitHub’s security and administration features.
I passed GitHub Foundations (GH-900) on 24 January 2026. On this page you’ll find what the exam covers, how I’d prepare if I were starting today, a free study plan, and ways to work with me if you want help getting across the line.
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How I passed
What the exam covers
The exam covers:
- Introduction to Git and GitHub
- Working with GitHub repositories
- Collaboration features
- Modern development
- Project management
- Privacy, security and administration
- Benefits of the GitHub community
Exam details change. Check the official exam page before you book. Official GitHub Foundations page.
Who it’s for
Developers, students, DevOps and IT staff, and anyone who works in or around GitHub and wants a credential to show it.
How to prepare
- Use Git and GitHub for something real while you study, even a small personal project.
- Know branches, pull requests, issues, discussions and GitHub Projects.
- Learn GitHub Actions, Codespaces and Copilot at a high level.
- Understand repository permissions, organizations and basic security features.
- Use the free GitHub Foundations path on Microsoft Learn.
Free GitHub Foundations study plan
Get my step-by-step GitHub Foundations study plan by email: what to study each week, the resources worth your time, and a checklist for the week before the exam. It’s free.
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GitHub Foundations course
If you’d rather follow a structured path, my GitHub Foundations course walks you through every exam domain with lessons, labs where they apply, and practice questions. You can also browse practice exams and guides in the store.
Book a session
Stuck on a domain, failed once already, or short on time? In a 1:1 session we go through where you are, what’s left, and a plan to get you to exam day. Book a session, or see 1:1 certification coaching. Training a team? Ask about corporate team training.
Verify
I hold the GitHub Foundations certification. Passed 24 January 2026.
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