GitHub and Microsoft have partnered to boost your tech career! Join our GitHub Foundations livestream series from March 27th to April 16th to explore essential tools like GitHub Copilot and GitHub Codespaces. Plus, you'll have the chance to earn a voucher for a free GitHub certification*. REGISTER NOW!
* At the end of the series, you may even receive a free certification voucher on a first-come, first-served basis.
Offer good only to the first 50 respondents. Limit one GitHub voucher per person. This offer is non-transferable and cannot be combined with any other offer. This offer ends on April 17, 2024, or while supplies last, and is not redeemable for cash. Taxes, if any, are the sole responsibility of the recipient. Microsoft reserves the right to cancel, change, or suspend this offer at any time without notice.
Why Get Certified?
Domains for the Exam
The GitHub Foundations Exam is broken down into the following specific knowledge, skills and topics.
Domain Breakdown |
Exam Percentage |
Domain 1: Introduction to Git and GitHub |
22% |
Domain 2: Working with GitHub Repositories |
8% |
Domain 3: Collaboration Features |
30% |
Domain 4: Modern Development |
13% |
Domain 5: Project Management |
7% |
Domain 6: Privacy, Security and Administration |
10% |
Domain 7: Benefits of the GitHub Community |
10% |
The following study plan is based on the Certification domains. You can follow the plan or learn at your own pace.
Week 1 - Introduction to Git and GitHub
Week 2 - Working with GitHub Repository
Week 3 - Collaboration Features
Week 4 - Modern Development
Week 5 - Project management
Week 6 - Privacy, Security, and Administration
Week 7 - Benefits of GitHub Community
GitHub certification registration process
After completing your study plan, you are ready to take the certification exam and demonstrate your skills. The exam costs $99, but for a limited time (as of this publication date), you can get a 50% discount on the Foundations exam. Here are the steps to schedule your exam:
* IMPORTANT IF YOU HAVE A VOUCHER
During the checkout process on the PSI testing site, you'll encounter a designated field where you can enter the voucher code to apply your discount or zero the balance.
Additional materials to prepare for the GitHub Foundations Certification
Take the GitHub Foundations Learn path at aka.ms/LearnGitHubPath. The "GitHub Foundations Learning Path " is a concise and beginner-friendly journey designed to introduce you to the fundamental concepts and products of GitHub.
You must be a registered user to add a comment. If you've already registered, sign in. Otherwise, register and sign in.