What Skills Will You Gain
Repository and branch management basics
Collaborating through pull requests and issues
GitHub Actions fundamentals
Security and administration basics on GitHub

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The GitHub Foundations Certification course covers core GitHub concepts including repositories, branching, and collaboration. You'll work through structured video lessons and exam-style practice questions that mirror the real GitHub Foundations exam, building the practical judgment needed to apply these skills on the job. By the end, you'll be ready to sit the GitHub Foundations exam and earn the GitHub Foundations Certification credential. This GitHub Foundations Certification training pairs guided lessons with a full GitHub Foundations Certification practice test, so you walk into the GitHub Foundations exam fully prepared.
Repository and branch management basics
Collaborating through pull requests and issues
GitHub Actions fundamentals
Security and administration basics on GitHub
24x7 support from GitHub-certified experts
This course is valid for 2 years from the date of purchase
Practice tests with unique, exam-style questions
Detailed explanations for every practice question
Hands-on labs using real GitHub services
Downloadable GitHub Foundations cheat sheet for quick revision
Official domain-by-domain weightings for the GitHub Foundations exam were not included in the source data for this page, so the skill areas below are listed without percentage breakdowns. Verify current weightings on the vendor's official GitHub Foundations Certification exam guide before publishing.
Repository and branch management basics
Collaborating through pull requests and issues
GitHub Actions fundamentals
Security and administration basics on GitHub
The GitHub Foundations Certification course lays out a clear path to the GitHub Foundations exam, so you're not guessing what to study next.
Start with the video lessons in this GitHub Foundations Certification course to build a working understanding of the core concepts the GitHub Foundations exam covers. Then move into the hands-on labs to apply what you've learned in a real environment instead of just reading about it.
Next, work through the GitHub Foundations practice test set. Each GitHub Foundations Certification practice test question comes with a detailed explanation, so a wrong pick becomes a lesson you actually retain.
When your GitHub Foundations practice test scores stay consistently above the passing mark, you're ready to book the GitHub Foundations Certification exam. For a fuller walkthrough, refer to a dedicated GitHub Foundations Certification exam preparation guide alongside this course.
The GitHub Foundations certification has no mandatory prior certification requirement.
Once you pass, the GitHub Foundations Certification certification stays valid for Check Site*. Before it expires, you can renew the GitHub Foundations certification by retaking the current exam.
Many learners treat the GitHub Foundations Certification certification as a step within a broader vendor certification track. Check Whizlabs' related course listings for a logical next-level credential once you've completed this GitHub Foundations course.
This certification validates your ability to work with core GitHub concepts including repositories, branching, and collaboration. It signals to employers that you can apply these skills in real GitHub projects, supporting stronger roles, responsibilities, and career growth.
Positions you for developers and students entering software roles roles, and signals proven, job-ready expertise in core GitHub concepts including repositories, branching, and collaboration.
Helps your organization apply core GitHub concepts including repositories, branching, and collaboration more effectively, reducing risk and improving efficiency in real deployments.
Deepens your hands-on understanding of core GitHub concepts including repositories, branching, and collaboration, moving beyond theory into practical, job-ready skills.
Foundational certifications like this are consistently linked to stronger salaries and career growth in GitHub-related roles.
Exam Format and Information
Prior Certification
Not Required
Exam Validity
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Exam Fee
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Exam Duration
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No. of Questions
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Passing Score
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Best for those with hands-on or working familiarity with core GitHub concepts including repositories, branching, and.
Check GitHub's official certification page for the current list.
Multiple choice questions.
There are no formal prerequisites for this exam. Hands-on experience with core GitHub concepts including repositories, branching, and collaboration makes it more approachable. It's designed for developers, students entering software roles, and anyone building these skills.

Developers working with core GitHub concepts including repositories.

Students entering software roles preparing for foundational certification.

IT professionals expanding into this specialization.

Consultants advising clients on GitHub best practices.

Students and career changers entering the field.

Anyone pursuing the GitHub Foundations credential.
The passing scores vary slightly based on the exam versions to maintain integrity, and specific total scores are not disclosed.
Yes, the exams are proctored through PSI. So the tests are only taken in a test centre or online using a secure browser and reliable internet.
You can retake the exam after 24 hours from the first attempt. Subsequent retakes require a 14-day wait, with a limit of 5 total attempts.
The GitHub exam includes multiple-choice questions, with 60 scored items, and there will be around 10-15 pre-test items depending on the exam type.
48 hours before the GitHub Foundation exam, a candidate can either cancel or reschedule the exam. In case of last-minute issues, you can also contact GitHub Support by opening a ticket.