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GitHub Foundations Training

⭐ Complete Study Guide for GitHub Foundations Certification ⭐

A comprehensive, community-driven study guide and training plan for the GitHub Foundations certification exam
(GH-900). Used by hundreds of certification candidates worldwide.

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🎯 Why This Repository?

  • βœ… Complete exam coverage - All 7 certification domains with exact weightings
  • βœ… Curated resources - Hand-picked, verified study materials from the community
  • βœ… Practice tests included - Real exam-style questions to test your knowledge
  • βœ… Regular updates - Kept current with latest GitHub features and exam changes
  • βœ… Community-driven - Contributions from certified professionals and students
  • βœ… 100% Free - No paywalls, no hidden costs, forever

Overview

This repository contains curated study materials, practice resources, and training links for preparing for the GitHub Foundations certification. The content is organized by exam domains to help you focus your study efforts effectively.

Perfect for: Developers, DevOps engineers, project managers, students, and anyone wanting to validate their GitHub skills.

πŸš€ Quick Start

  1. Start with the Roadmap - Week-by-week study plan
  2. Browse All Resources - Curated courses, videos, and tools
  3. Take Practice Tests - Test your knowledge
  4. Join Discussions - Ask questions and share tips

πŸ“š Contents

  • GitHub Foundations Training Roadmap - Main study guide with detailed exam content breakdown and training resources
  • Awesome Resources - Comprehensive list of courses, videos, books, and tools
  • Practice Tests - Exam-style questions to test your knowledge
  • Additional Resources - Extra study materials
  • Exam Domain Coverage - All 7 certification domains with specific learning objectives
  • Curated Links - Verified training resources and documentation

Exam Domains

The GitHub Foundations certification covers 7 key domains:

  1. Introduction to Git and GitHub (22%) - Git basics, workflows, and GitHub navigation
  2. Working with GitHub Repositories (8%) - Repository management and file operations
  3. Collaboration Features (30%) - Pull requests, issues, and team collaboration
  4. Modern Development (13%) - DevOps practices, CI/CD, and code review
  5. Project Management (7%) - GitHub Projects and task management
  6. Privacy, Security, and Administration (10%) - Security features and organization management
  7. Benefits of the GitHub Community (10%) - Open source participation and community engagement

πŸ“… Study Plans

Choose the study plan that fits your schedule:

2-Week Intensive (10-15 hrs/week)

Perfect if you're already familiar with Git and need focused preparation.

Week 1: Domains 1-4 + practice tests
Week 2: Domains 5-7 + review + mock exam

See detailed 2-week plan β†’

4-Week Standard (5-7 hrs/week)

Recommended for most candidates with some GitHub experience.

Weeks 1-3: Study all domains systematically
Week 4: Review + practice tests + exam

See detailed 4-week plan β†’

8-Week Relaxed (3-5 hrs/week)

Ideal for beginners or those balancing other commitments.

Weeks 1-7: One domain per week with hands-on practice
Week 8: Full review + practice tests

See detailed 8-week plan β†’

Exam Practice Sites

Resources

Contributing

We welcome contributions from the GitHub community! Help make this the best GitHub Foundations study resource:

  • πŸ“š Add study materials - Share helpful resources you've found
  • πŸ› Fix broken links - Help keep all resources current and accessible
  • ✨ Improve content - Enhance explanations or add missing topics
  • πŸ§ͺ Add practice questions - Contribute exam-style questions and scenarios
  • 🌟 Share your success - Add your certification journey to inspire others

See our Contributing Guide for details on how to get started.

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