Understand the certification
Certification Overview
GitHub Certified: GitHub Administration (GH-100) validates your ability to manage and administer GitHub organizations and enterprises. This certification demonstrates proficiency in user identity management, authentication configuration, access control policies, and platform governance across GitHub Enterprise environments.
Exam Domains
- Domain 1: Support GitHub Enterprise for users and key stakeholders (15%)
- Domain 2: Manage user identities and GitHub authentication (20%)
- Domain 3: Describe how GitHub is deployed, distributed, and licensed (5%)
- Domain 4: Manage access and permissions based on membership (20%)
- Domain 5: Enable secure software development and ensure compliance (15%)
- Domain 6: Manage GitHub Actions (20%)
- Domain 7: Manage GitHub Packages (5%)
Who Should Take This
- GitHub Enterprise administrators managing organization and enterprise settings
- System administrators configuring SSO, SCIM, and identity providers
- IT managers overseeing GitHub platform governance and compliance
- DevOps leads managing GitHub Actions and Packages at enterprise scale
Exam at a glance
- Exam code
- GitHub Admin
- Provider
- 其他
- Format
- single-choice / multiple-choice
- Language
- English
- Validity
- 3 years
Skills in focus
Learning outcomes
- Pass the GitHub Admin certification exam with confidence
- Master key concepts across all exam domains
- Identify and strengthen weak areas before the exam
Who this is for
- GitHub Enterprise administrators managing organization and enterprise settings
- System administrators configuring SSO, SCIM, and identity providers
- IT managers overseeing GitHub platform governance and compliance
Before you start
- Experience managing GitHub organizations, teams, and repository settings
- Basic understanding of identity management concepts (SAML SSO, SCIM provisioning)
Your learning path
3 chapters
Plan your preparation
- Learning hours
- 16h
- With relevant experience
- 4-6 weeks
- Starting from scratch
- 8-10 weeks
- Daily study
- 1-2h
Included in your preparation
- 84+ practice questions with detailed explanations
- Mock exams simulating real test conditions
- AI-powered tutoring for personalized study
- Progress tracking and weak area identification
Preparation tips
- 65 题 90 分钟，平均每题 1 分钟，合理分配时间
- 及格分 70/100，不确定的题先标记跳过，回头再做
- 排除法非常有用 — 先排掉明显错误的选项，剩下的再分析
Common mistakes
- 没有读完所有选项就选答案 — 题目经常有"最佳"答案和"正确但不最佳"的干扰项
- 备考只刷题不理解原理 — 考试场景题需要理解底层概念
- 忽略时间管理 — 在难题上卡太久，导致后面简单题没时间做
Before you register
How difficult is the GitHub Administration certification exam?
The exam covers repository management, organization settings, enterprise features, and security policies. It is 90 minutes long with 65 questions, requiring a 70% passing score. We recommend 2-3 months of systematic preparation, and our practice course can effectively improve your pass rate.
How much does the GitHub Admin certification exam cost?
The GitHub Administration certification exam is currently free. The certification is valid for 3 years, after which you need to recertify to maintain your credential.
What are the main topics covered in the exam?
Key topics include: GitHub repository management and permissions, organization-level configuration and policies, enterprise features (such as SAML SSO, audit logs), security policies and compliance settings, and management of GitHub Actions and Webhooks.
Can I take the exam without GitHub Enterprise experience?
It is recommended to have a solid foundation in GitHub usage, especially with organization and team management. While enterprise experience is not strictly required, familiarity with enterprise features (such as EMU, IP allowlists) will be very helpful.
How can I prepare effectively for the GitHub Admin certification?
Start by reviewing the official documentation to understand the exam scope, then use our platform's 84+ practice questions for targeted training. Mock exams help you get comfortable with the real exam pace, and the AI tutoring feature provides personalized improvement for weak areas.
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