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GitHub Foundations (GH-900)

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Author: Stephen Ridgway

Gain a foundational understanding of GitHub with the GitHub Foundations (GH-900) course. Learn how to create, manage, and collaborate on repositories effectively.

course: GitHub Foundations (GH-900)

Duration: 1 day

Format: Virtual or Classroom

Prepares for Exam: GitHub Foundations GH-900

Prepares for Certification: GitHub Foundations

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Overview

The GitHub Foundations (GH-900) course is designed for beginners looking to understand the core concepts of GitHub. This course covers repository creation, collaboration techniques, version control best practices, and GitHub’s core features. By the end of the course, you’ll be prepared for practical GitHub use in real-world projects. After passing the exam, you will earn a GitHub Foundations certification.

This course includes

Instructor-led training
Personal Learning Path
Email, chat and phone support

Who is the GitHub Foundations (GH-900) course for?

This course in intended for students who want to understand and GitHub best practices. You will understand the fundamental features of GitHub, learn about repository management, gain an understanding of the GitHub flow, including branches, commits, and pull requests. Additionally, you will explore the collaborative features of GitHub by reviewing issues and discussions and be able to manage your GitHub notifications and subscriptions.

Curriculum

What you will learn during our GitHub Foundations (GH-900) course.

Introduction to Git

Find out what source control is, and get an introduction to Git—the world's most popular version control system.
What is version control?
Exercise Try out Git
Basic Git commands

Introduction to GitHub

Learn to use key GitHub features, including issues, notifications, branches, commits, and pull requests.
What is GitHub?
Components of the GitHub flow
GitHub is a collaborative platform
GitHub platform management
Exercise A guided tour of GitHub

Introduction to GitHub's products

This module provides an overview of GitHub products, including the account types, plan options, associated features, and billing. It also covers how to access GitHub onthego using GitHub Desktop and GitHub Mobile.
GitHub accounts and plans
GitHub Mobile and GitHub Desktop
GitHub billing
License Usage Stats
License Usage Stats in Machine and Peripheral Devices
Metered Usage Reports

Configure code scanning on GitHub

This module introduces you to code scanning and its features. You'll learn how to implement code scanning using CodeQL, third party tools, and GitHub Actions.
What is code scanning?
Enable code scanning with third party tools
Configure code scanning
Configure code scanning exercise

Introduction to GitHub Copilot

GitHub Copilot uses OpenAI Codex to suggest code and entire functions in real time, right from your editor.
GitHub Copilot, your AI pair programmer
Interact with Copilot
Set up, configure, and troubleshoot GitHub Copilot
Exercise Develop with AIpowered code suggestions by using GitHub Copilot and VS Code

Code with GitHub Codespaces

GitHub Codespaces is a fully configured development environment hosted in the cloud. By using GitHub Codespaces, your workspace, along with all of your configured development environments, is available from any computer with access to the internet.
The Codespace lifecycle
Personalize your Codespace
Codespaces versus GitHub.dev editor
Exercise Code with Codespaces and Visual Studio Code

Manage your work with GitHub Projects

Learn to use GitHub Projects to create issues, break them into tasks, track relationships, add custom fields, and have conversations.
Projects versus Projects Classic
How to create a project
How to organize your project
How to organize and automate your project
Insight and automation with projects

Communicate effectively on GitHub using Markdown

Learn to use Markdown to communicate with brevity, clarity, and expression.
What is Markdown?
Exercise Communicate using Markdown

Contribute to an open-source project on GitHub

Learn how to use GitHub to find opensource projects and tasks to contribute to. Discover how to create pull requests and communicate with project maintainers effectively to get your changes accepted. Learn about the benefits of getting involved with opensource communities.
Identify where you can help
Contribute to an opensource repository
Exercise Create your first pull request

Manage an InnerSource program by using GitHub

Learn to manage a successful InnerSource program on GitHub through effective discoverability, guidance, and maintenance.
How to manage a successful InnerSource program
Exercise InnerSource fundamentals

Maintain a secure repository by using GitHub best practices

In this module, you'll learn best practices for building, hosting, and maintaining a secure repository on GitHub.
How to maintain a secure GitHub repository
Automated security
Exercise Secure your repository's supply chain

Introduction to GitHub administration

Understand the security and control measures available to GitHub administrators within an organization or enterprise.
What is GitHub administration?
How does GitHub authentication work?
How does GitHub organization and permissions work?
Managing enterprise access, permissions, and governance

Authenticate and authorize user identities on GitHub

This module provides an overview of the authentication and authorization options available to you in your GitHub organization or GitHub Enterprise.
User identity and access management
User authentication
User authorization
Team synchronization

Manage repository changes by using pull requests on GitHub

Learn how to manage changes to your repository source by using pull requests.
What are pull requests?
Exercise Reviewing pull requests

Search and organize repository history by using GitHub

Learn to search and organize repository history by using filters, blame, and crosslinking on GitHub.
How to search and organize repository history by using GitHub
Exercise Connect the dots in a GitHub repository

Using GitHub Copilot with Python

GitHub Copilot is an AI pair programmer that offers autocompletestyle suggestions as you code in Python.
What is GitHub Copilot?
Exercise Set up GitHub Copilot to work with Visual Studio Code
Use GitHub Copilot with Python
Exercise Update a Python web API with GitHub Copilot

Preparation

How to best be prepared for our GitHub Foundations (GH-900) course.

At Readynez, we provide many resources and have experienced experts in the field. That is why we are also very successful with many satisfied customers. You can therefore safely take your course with us.

In order to take the GitHub Foundations (GH-900) course, however, some prerequisites are required. We recommend you have a GitHub Account.

Meet our instructors

Meet some of the Readynez Instructors you can meet on your course. They are experts, passionate about what they do, and dedicated to give back to their industry, their field, and those who want to learn, explore, and advance in their careers.

Michel Aguilera

Michel excels with a vast expertise in the fields of consulting, training and project management.

Michel excels with a vast expertise in the fields of consulting, training and project management. During his 20 year IT career he has acquired a wide range of skills, both technical and management wise. He is a keen lover of challenges and keeps up to date with market expectations. Having a multi-cultural approach, he can even train in 5 different languages with ease.

In addition to this, he is very experienced as a hands-on consultant and has worked with various integrations and migrations including Windows migrations, Datacenter consolidations, multiple solution integrations, ITSM implementations. He is also an expert on Cloud environments and in virtualization techniques as well (Operating systems and applications).

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Julian Sharp

Julian Sharp delivers high-quality, LIVE instructor-led training in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform for professionals seeking real-world skills and certification readiness. With decades of industry experience and deep technical expertise, he helps learners master complex solutions efficiently.

Meet the Instructor: Julian Sharp
MCT | MVP | Solution Architect | Dynamics 365 & Power Platform Expert

With 20+ years of experience and over 16 years specializing in Dynamics CRM/365 and Power Platform, Julian has trained thousands of professionals and helped organizations solve real business challenges using Microsoft technologies.

A Microsoft Certified Trainer since 2007 and a Microsoft MVP, Julian brings a rare combination of deep technical knowledge and a practical, business-first mindset.

He’s not just an instructor - he’s a community leader, consultant, and solution architect trusted by enterprises across the globe.

Microsoft MVP – Business Applications 
Specialist in Dynamics 365, Power Platform & Azure 
Developer of Microsoft courseware
Speaker & mentor at Microsoft community events

Ready to build solutions with one of the best in the field?

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FAQ

FAQs for the GitHub Foundations (GH-900) course.

What is GitHub Foundations (GH-900)?

GitHub Foundations (GH-900) introduces beginners to GitHub’s core concepts, including repository creation, version control, and collaboration. After passing the exam, you’ll earn certification.

How do I prepare for the GH-900 exam?

Familiarize yourself with basic Git and version control concepts. The course will provide you with all the necessary knowledge to succeed in the exam.

What are the prerequisites for GitHub Foundations (GH-900)?

No prior experience with GitHub is required. Basic knowledge of version control will be helpful but is not necessary.

How much does the GH-900 course cost?

The course costs €705, covering the training and exam fee.

What topics are covered in the GH-900 course?

Topics include creating repositories, managing versions, collaborating on code, and understanding GitHub workflows.

Is GitHub Foundations certification worth it for my career?

Yes, GitHub Foundations certification demonstrates your understanding of GitHub basics and is a valuable credential for entry-level development and IT roles.

How long does it take to become GitHub Foundations certified?

The course can be completed in one day, followed by an exam. Certification is awarded after passing the exam.

Can I take the GH-900 exam online?

Yes, the exam is available online for remote proctoring.

How easy or difficult is it to pass the GH-900 exam?

The exam is designed for beginners. With proper course preparation, you should find it manageable.

What is the passing score for the GH-900 exam?

The passing score is typically 70%.

How can I maintain my GitHub Foundations knowledge?

Regularly use GitHub in personal and professional projects to reinforce your skills and stay up-to-date with new features.

How much salary can I get after completing GitHub Foundations (GH-900)?

Entry-level roles requiring GitHub skills typically offer salaries ranging from €40,000 to €60,000 annually, depending on the job and location.

Reviews

Feedback from our delegates.

Johan Andersson

Easy to attend over Teams and an excellent instructor gave me great value for the time I invested.

Stephen Ridgway

Readynez is the best training provider I've used for many years. Their customer service is first class, prices are very competitive and instruction excellent.

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