GitHub has officially launched its certification program for developers to become certified. The announcement was made at the Universe 2023 event and initially, the exams are only available for employees and partners.
The GitHub Certifications program is a collaboration with PSI and Credly to provide standardized certification exams, either at testing centers or online. These certifications demonstrate expertise in GitHub technology and increase job opportunities.
The certifications currently available for examination are:
– GitHub Foundations
– GitHub Actions Certification
– GitHub Advanced Security Certification
– GitHub Administration Certification
The exam duration is 120 minutes and consists of 60 multiple-choice questions. It comes with a hefty price tag of 200 coins (compared to the AZ-900 certification priced at 55 coins and the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner priced at 100 coins). The certifications also have a minimum validity of 3 years.
Those interested can start learning the basics of GitHub for free on Microsoft Learn and register for the exams on the website.
TLDR: GitHub now offers official certifications for developers, showcasing their expertise in GitHub technology. The exams are available for employees and partners, with certifications in various areas. The certification exams are 120 minutes long with 60 multiple-choice questions and have a validity of at least 3 years. Interested individuals can learn the fundamentals of GitHub for free and register for the exams online.
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