GitHub Foundations is a beginner certification validating practical knowledge of Git repositories, branches, commits, pull requests, collaboration, security and project management across GitHub.
GitHub Foundations Training to Pass the GH-900 Certification Exam
GitHub Foundations Certification
The GitHub Foundations certification training course gives you a solid, practical grounding in Git and GitHub, from repositories and branches to pull requests, collaboration and security. It suits anyone who works around code and wants to prove they can use GitHub confidently in a professional team.
This GitHub Foundations course is built for beginners. You do not need development experience to start, only a GitHub account and a willingness to learn the workflows that modern software teams rely on every day.
Who this course suits
The course is a strong fit for early-career developers, DevOps and cloud engineers, project managers, testers, technical writers and IT support staff who collaborate on GitHub. Career changers moving into software or DevOps also use it as a recognised first credential.
What you will cover
You will learn version control with Git, repository and branch management, commits, merges and pull requests, issues and GitHub Projects, GitHub Actions basics, Codespaces, GitHub Copilot, and repository security and administration. The training maps to the official exam objectives, so you finish ready to sit and pass. If your role touches automation and delivery pipelines it pairs naturally with our DevOps training courses, and it sits alongside the wider range of Microsoft certification courses.
The official certification exam is included in your course fee, so there is nothing extra to pay to become certified.
The GitHub Foundations certification proves you can work the way modern software teams do. It shows employers you understand version control, branching, pull requests, collaboration and repository security, and it is a clear first step towards more advanced GitHub, DevOps and cloud credentials.
With Logitrain the official exam is included in the course fee and there are no hidden costs. You receive digital course material, learn from skilled trainers, and are backed by our price beat guarantee. Study in person in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, or live online anywhere in Australia, and sit your exam at any Pearson VUE test centre or online through Pearson VUE proctoring.
There are no formal prerequisites for this course. You only need a GitHub account to take part in the hands-on exercises.
Basic familiarity with using a computer and the command line is helpful but not required. If you are completely new to source control, the training starts from first principles and builds up from there.
Candidates can achieve this certification by passing the following exam.
- GH-900, GitHub Foundations, GitHub Certified: Foundations certification
You can book and sit the exam within three months of finishing your course. Sit it at any Pearson VUE test centre, or online through Pearson VUE online proctoring from a private space.
Exam format: a maximum of 75 multiple choice and interactive questions, 100 minutes, with a passing score of 700 on a scale of 100 to 1000.
Your GH-900 GitHub Foundations course material is included in digital format for easy reference during and after the course.
- Understand Git and distributed version control
- Create, clone and manage GitHub repositories
- Work with branches, commits and merges
- Raise, review and merge pull requests
- Collaborate using issues, labels and discussions
- Plan and track work with GitHub Projects
- Communicate clearly using Markdown
- Automate workflows with GitHub Actions basics
- Develop in the cloud with GitHub Codespaces
- Use GitHub Copilot for AI assisted coding
- Secure repositories with GitHub security features
- Configure code scanning and secret scanning
- Manage access, permissions and repository settings
- Administer users and organisations on GitHub
- Contribute to open source and InnerSource projects
- Early-career software developers and programmers
- DevOps, platform and cloud engineers
- Project and program managers overseeing GitHub work
- Software testers and QA engineers
- Technical writers and documentation specialists
- IT support and system administrators collaborating on code
- Students and career changers moving into software or DevOps
- Anyone using GitHub who wants a recognised foundational credential
- What version control is and why teams use it
- How Git tracks changes with snapshots and commits
- The working directory, staging area and repository
- Installing and configuring Git locally
- What GitHub is and how it relates to Git
- Creating and setting up a GitHub account
- Using the GitHub web interface
- Understanding GitHub products and plans
- Creating, cloning and forking repositories
- Repository structure and key files
- Using templates and managing repository settings
- Repository visibility and access levels
- Creating and switching branches
- Making commits and writing clear commit messages
- Merging branches and resolving conflicts
- Following the GitHub flow
- Opening and managing issues and labels
- Creating and reviewing pull requests
- Requesting reviews and using code review tools
- Using discussions, notifications and subscriptions
- Organising work with GitHub Projects
- Tracking issues, milestones and boards
- Communicating effectively with Markdown
- Introduction to GitHub Actions and automation
- Developing in the cloud with GitHub Codespaces
- Getting started with GitHub Copilot
- Using GitHub Copilot with Python
- Configuring code scanning and secret scanning
- Maintaining a secure repository with best practices
- Authenticating and authorising user identities
- Introduction to GitHub administration
- Managing organisations, teams and permissions
- Contributing to open source projects
- Managing an InnerSource program with GitHub
- Searching and organising repository history
- Microsoft certification courses the full Microsoft category this course belongs to, for your next credential.
- Microsoft Azure courses the natural cloud pathway once you are confident with GitHub.
- DevOps training courses a strong follow-on if you want to build on GitHub Actions and delivery pipelines.
- Programming courses related coding skills that pair well with GitHub collaboration.
- Developer and Programmer Job Ready Program training, certifications, internship and career counselling for people moving into a coding role.
Got a team to train? Logitrain can deliver the GitHub Foundations course in house at your premises anywhere in Australia, with the same skilled trainer, digital course material, mock test and the official exam that the public courses include. It suits teams who want everyone certified together on dates that suit the business. To arrange in-house GitHub Foundations training, get in touch with Logitrain.
What is the GitHub Foundations certification?
GitHub Foundations is an entry-level certification that shows you understand Git and GitHub, including repositories, branches, commits, pull requests, collaboration, project management and repository security. It is aimed at anyone who works with GitHub and wants to prove their foundational skills.
Is the exam included in the course?
Yes. The official certification exam is included in your course fee, so there is nothing extra to pay to become certified. You can book and sit it within three months of finishing your course.
Do I need any experience before taking the GitHub Foundations course?
No formal experience is needed. You only require a GitHub account. The course starts from the basics of version control and builds up, so beginners and career changers can follow along comfortably.
How long is the GitHub Foundations course?
The course runs for 3 days full time on weekdays, or 3 weeks part time if you prefer weeknight or weekend study.
Where can I take the GitHub Foundations course?
You can attend in person in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Canberra, or join live online anywhere in Australia. Every session is delivered live in real time with a trainer.
Is the GitHub Foundations certification worth it?
For most people, yes. It is a recognised, vendor-backed credential that validates practical GitHub skills and gives you a clear starting point before moving on to GitHub Actions, GitHub Copilot, administration and DevOps.
Which GitHub course should I take first?
Start with GitHub Foundations. It is the entry point that covers the core Git and GitHub skills the more advanced GitHub and DevOps courses assume you already have.
Are GitHub certifications free?
The certification itself is not free, as the official exam carries a fee. At Logitrain that official exam is included in the course fee, so it is covered as part of your training.
What is included with the GH-900 Course?
Includes Official Exam Fee
Take the certification exam within 3 months of course / module completion
Authorised Test Centre
Take the official certification exam at Logitrain, a local VUE test centre or online
Includes Course Material
Course material in digital format is included for flexibility and ease of use
Includes Mock & Test Questions
Mock test is included in the full-time courses to assist with your preparation
Highly Skilled Trainers
Our trainers are highly skilled with expertise and extensive hands-on experience
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