About the GH-ADMIN Exam
The GH-ADMIN (Administration) is a Intermediate-level certification exam. It tests your knowledge across 5 domains: Manage GitHub Identities and Access (15–20%), Administer GitHub Enterprise Environment (10–15%), Implement Secure Software Development and Compliance (25–30%), Manage GitHub Actions (20–25%), Monitor and Optimize GitHub Usage (10–15%). 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 Administration Topic
Drill down into specific Administration topics with focused practice questions.
Free GitHub Admin Mock Exam
Simulate the GitHub Administration certification exam.
- ✓ Randomized from 130+ questions
- ✓ 100-minute countdown timer
- ✓ All domains covered
- ✓ Instant pass/fail scoring (70%)
- ✓ Detailed explanations
- ✓ Unlimited retakes
Exam Domains
The Administration exam covers 5 domains. Study each domain's objectives, key topics, and tips.
Manage GitHub Identities and Access
User identity, authentication, and access management.
Administer GitHub Enterprise Environment
Enterprise deployment, licensing, and support.
Implement Secure Software Development and Compliance
Security policies, GHAS features, and API governance.
Manage GitHub Actions
Actions governance and runner management.
Monitor and Optimize GitHub Usage
Audit logs, usage reporting, and optimization.
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 Administration certification.
Flashcards
Interactive Administration flashcards for active recall.
Study Plans
Structured Administration study plans for every timeline.
7-Day GitHub Administration Crash Plan
Intensive 7-day review for the GitHub Administration certification covering organization management, enterprise policies, security, and access control.
30 Days30-Day GitHub Administration Study Plan
Structured 30-day plan for the GitHub Administration certification.
90 Days90-Day GitHub Administration Study Plan
Comprehensive 90-day plan for the GitHub Administration certification.