Experience administering GitHub Enterprise
RecommendedHands-on work with user identity and access, GitHub Actions, enterprise governance and GitHub Advanced Security features, on GitHub Enterprise Cloud or Server.
GitHub Administration (GH-100)
Validates knowledge of managing GitHub Enterprise identities and access, environment setup, secure development, Actions governance and usage monitoring.
Summary
GitHub Administration (GH-100) is GitHub's intermediate certification for people who run GitHub Enterprise. The exam covers identity and access, enterprise setup and licensing, security policies and Advanced Security features, Actions governance, and usage monitoring.
Good fit if
- You administer GitHub Enterprise Cloud or Server
- You own GitHub identity, runners, policies or security settings
- Your organization wants a recognized GitHub admin benchmark
Look elsewhere if
- You are new to Git and GitHub: GitHub Foundations
- You write pipelines, not administer: GitHub Actions
- Your identity work spans Entra: Identity and Access Administrator
Prerequisites
Cost
Renewal
GitHub Administration is valid for 2 years.
- Validity
- 2 years
- Renewal
- Microsoft renewal process
GitHub is moving its certifications to Microsoft's renewal process, which does not require retaking the full exam. Certifications that expire before that process is available are extended by 6 months. If yours has already expired, email learn@github.com for one voucher toward your first renewal attempt.
GitHub Administration certification page ↗Alternatives
GitHub Actions$99 required · Intermediate
The better fit if you build CI/CD workflows rather than run the enterprise.
GitHub Foundations$99 required · Entry
GitHub's beginner exam if you are new to the platform.
SC-300$165 required · Intermediate
Microsoft's identity and access exam for Entra ID, if identity is your main job.
AZ-400$330 required · Advanced
Microsoft's broader DevOps credential across Azure DevOps and GitHub.
FAQ
What is the GH-100 exam?
It is the exam for GitHub Administration, also called GitHub Enterprise Administrator. It covers identity and access, enterprise deployment and licensing, security and compliance, GitHub Actions administration and usage monitoring.
How much does the GH-100 exam cost?
$99 in the US. Microsoft prices GitHub exams by the country where you test.
Is GH-100 hard?
It expects real GitHub Enterprise administration experience. Passers describe mostly situational questions and say the free training alone was not enough without hands-on practice.
Does GitHub Administration expire?
Yes, after 2 years. GitHub is moving to Microsoft's renewal process, which will not require a full retake.
Last updated October 2026