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GitHub Administration

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Microsoft Github Administration maps to Microsoft's published exam domains. Use the objective domains below as your study order, and confirm the vendor's recommended background on its official page first. RoleMath Difficulty methodology

Who this certification is designed for

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◐ Reach — conditions apply

yes It remains a reach for a new learner because the cited background recommendation is: Audience profile Candidates for this exam should have experience administering GitHub Enterprise environments, including user identity and access management, GitHub Actions, enterprise-level governance, and the administration of features that support secure software development (such as GitHub Advanced Security). Administrators in this role support both GitHub Enterprise Cloud and Server deployments and collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to ensure effective use of GitHub tools and services. Some exam-structure details still need human confirmation.

Eligibility source Recommended background and registration boundary Official credential page Official eligibility source

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Difficulty profile

A cited estimate of what the exam requires, split into two honest lenses — not one number, not a pass rate. RoleMath Difficulty methodology

Exam rigor (the test itself)52.5

2 of 4 cited signals · Moderate confidence

Barrier from zero (background it assumes)47.8

3 of 6 cited signals · Moderate confidence

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Cost & upkeep

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Renewal terms
Microsoft associate, expert, and specialty certifications expire annually. You can renew by passing a free online assessment on Microsoft Learn. Microsoft Github Administration — official vendor page

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Skills measured

The official objective domains and their exam weight — titles & weights only, straight from the vendor’s exam objectives. Microsoft Github Administration — official vendor page

25%Implement secure software development and compliancePlain-English orientation: use this as the topic area to study for secure software development and compliance. The official objectives define the exact vendor tasks.Official study guide GH-100 (2026-06-12)
20%Manage GitHub ActionsPlain-English orientation: use this as the topic area to study for GitHub Actions. The official objectives define the exact vendor tasks.Official study guide GH-100 (2026-06-12)
15%Manage GitHub identities and accessPlain-English orientation: use this as the topic area to study for GitHub identities and access. The official objectives define the exact vendor tasks.Official study guide GH-100 (2026-06-12)
10%Administer GitHub Enterprise environmentPlain-English orientation: use this as the topic area to study for Administer GitHub Enterprise environment. The official objectives define the exact vendor tasks.Official study guide GH-100 (2026-06-12)
10%Monitor and optimize GitHub usagePlain-English orientation: use this as the topic area to study for Monitor and optimize GitHub usage. The official objectives define the exact vendor tasks.Official study guide GH-100 (2026-06-12)

Prerequisites

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Hard requirement
None — open registration Microsoft Github Administration — official vendor page

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Version & change log

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Current version
Microsoft Learn page updated 2026-05-05T15:02:00Z
Microsoft Github Administration — official vendor page

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