Unlock Your GitHub Superpowers: Certifications for Everyone
GitHub recently announced GitHub Certification Program, which was only available for GitHub employees and partners, is now open to everyone around the globe from January 7th 2024.
Why should you have GitHub Certifications?
Well, getting certified is like having a secret weapon for your career. It makes you stand out as a GitHub pro and opens up a world of opportunities. Plus, it’s not just good for you; employers love it too! Certifications prove your skills, make you a hiring superstar, and spark innovation in your workplace.
GitHub Certifications Paths
Now, let’s talk about the GitHub Certifications paths:
GitHub Foundations Certification:
If you’re new to GitHub, this one’s for you. Learn the basics, from using git to nailing GitHub features like commits, branches, and project management. Oh, and you’ll learn how to rock open source contributions and markdown.
GitHub Actions Certification:
Dive into GitHub Actions and become the automation maestro of your software development. Build CI/CD pipelines, handle GitHub Actions for enterprises, and much more. By the end of it, you’ll be the go-to person for all things actions.
GitHub Advanced Security Certification:
Secure your code like a pro! This one’s for enterprise developers, focusing on GitHub Enterprise. Learn the ins and outs of secret scanning, CodeQL for code scanning, dependency management, and more.
GitHub Administration Certification:
Master everything needed to keep your GitHub environment healthy and secure. It’s your guide to becoming the GitHub admin superhero your organization needs.
GitHub Certification Training
GitHub has provided study guides for each certification, Which are FREE and are available on Microsoft website.
Prepare for GitHub Foundations : https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/users/githubtraining/collections/o1njfe825p602p
Prepare for GitHub Actions : https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/users/githubtraining/collections/n5p4a5z7keznp5
Prepare for GitHub Advanced Security : https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/collections/rqymc6yw8q5rey
Prepare for GitHub Admin : https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/users/githubtraining/collections/mom7u1gzjdxw03
Know More : https://github.com/LadyKerr/github-certification-guide
After passing certification, you get a fancy Credly badge and certificate to flaunt your skills on LinkedIn :P
Exam FAQ’s
- How is the exam formatted? Multiple-choice, have 60 scored items, and around 10–15 pretest items depending on the exam
- How long are the exams? 120 Minutes
- How much do the exams cost? $99 USD
- Certification Validity? GitHub certifications are currently valid for a minimum of three years.
- What is the passing score required? GitHub has not provided any specific passing score.
Please visit GitHub Certification Program FAQs and the Candidate Handbook to learn more about certification exam process or in case of any questions you might have. Let’s get certified! 🚀🎓
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