About the GH-ACTIONS Exam
The GH-ACTIONS (Actions) is a Intermediate-level certification exam. It tests your knowledge across 4 domains: Author and Maintain Workflows (40%), Consume Workflows (20%), Author and Maintain Actions (20%), Manage GitHub Actions Features (20%). This study hub provides 4 topic-specific question sets, 1 cheat sheets, 1 flashcard decks, and 3 structured study plans to help you prepare comprehensively.
GitHub Certifications Overview
GitHub launched its certification programme in 2024 to validate skills across the world's largest developer platform. With over 100 million developers on GitHub, these certifications demonstrate proficiency in areas that every modern software team relies on daily.
🏠 GitHub Foundations
Covers Git basics, GitHub repositories, collaboration workflows, pull requests, issues, GitHub Pages, and project management features. The ideal starting point for anyone new to GitHub.
⚙️ GitHub Actions
Validates your ability to automate CI/CD workflows, create custom actions, manage secrets, configure runners, and implement workflow templates across organisations.
🔐 GitHub Advanced Security
Tests expertise in code scanning, secret scanning, Dependabot, supply chain security, and security policy configuration for enterprise repositories.
👨💼 GitHub Administration
Covers enterprise account management, team structures, repository policies, audit logging, SSO/SAML configuration, and GitHub Enterprise Cloud/Server administration.
🤖 GitHub Copilot
Validates skills in using AI-powered code completion effectively, understanding Copilot's capabilities and limitations, configuring Copilot for teams, and responsible AI practices.
Practice Questions by Actions Topic
Drill down into specific Actions topics with focused practice questions.
🎯 Free GitHub Actions Mock Exam
Simulate the GitHub Actions certification exam.
- ✓ Randomized from 140+ questions
- ✓ 120-minute countdown timer
- ✓ All domains covered
- ✓ Instant pass/fail scoring (70%)
- ✓ Detailed explanations
- ✓ Unlimited retakes
Exam Domains
The Actions exam covers 4 domains. Study each domain's objectives, key topics, and tips.
Build Practical GitHub Skills
The best way to prepare for GitHub certifications is by using GitHub daily. Unlike cloud certifications that require expensive infrastructure, everything you need is available for free on github.com.
🔀 Contribute to Open Source
Fork a repository, create a branch, submit a pull request, and respond to code review feedback. This workflow is tested in every GitHub certification and builds real-world collaboration experience.
🔄 Build a CI/CD Pipeline
Create a GitHub Actions workflow from scratch — set up build, test, and deploy stages. Experiment with matrix builds, caching, and reusable workflows to understand the full automation platform.
🛡️ Enable Security Features
Turn on Dependabot alerts, configure code scanning with CodeQL, and set up secret scanning on a personal repository. These hands-on skills map directly to the Advanced Security certification.
Cheat Sheets
Quick-reference guides for the GitHub Actions certification.
Flashcards
Interactive Actions flashcards for active recall.
Study Plans
Structured Actions study plans for every timeline.