About the GH-FOUND Exam

The GH-FOUND (Foundations) is a Foundational-level certification exam. It tests your knowledge across 5 domains: Introduction to Git and GitHub (22%), Working with GitHub Repositories (8%), Collaboration Features (30%), Modern Development (13%), Project Management (27%). This study hub provides 5 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 Foundations Topic

Drill down into specific Foundations topics with focused practice questions.

📦Git & GitHubIntroduction to Git and GitHub 🤝CollaborationCollaboration Features 🚀GitHub ProductsModern Development with GitHub 📋Project ManagementProject Management on GitHub 🌍CommunityCommunity & Open Source

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Exam Domains

The Foundations exam covers 5 domains. Study each domain's objectives, key topics, and tips.

Domain 122%

Introduction to Git and GitHub

Git fundamentals and GitHub basics.

Domain 28%

Working with GitHub Repositories

Repository management and collaboration.

Domain 330%

Collaboration Features

PRs, issues, and collaboration workflows.

Domain 413%

Modern Development

GitHub products and features.

Domain 527%

Project Management

Managing projects on GitHub.

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.