Regular GitHub Copilot use
RecommendedExperience using Copilot to improve productivity, code quality and security, including prompt writing and Copilot features across plans.
GitHub Copilot (GH-300)
Validates knowledge of using GitHub Copilot across IDE, CLI and chat, covering prompting, data handling and policy controls.
Summary
GitHub Copilot (GH-300) is GitHub's intermediate certification for AI-assisted development with Copilot in the IDE, CLI and chat. The exam also tests how Copilot handles data, how to write effective prompts, and how organizations control it with policies and content exclusions.
Good fit if
- You use Copilot regularly and want to prove it
- You set or explain Copilot policies at your company
- You want the plan, privacy and content-exclusion details
Look elsewhere if
- You are new to Git and GitHub: GitHub Foundations
- You want broad AI literacy: Azure AI Fundamentals or Google Generative AI Leader
- You supervise autonomous coding agents: GitHub Agentic AI Developer
Prerequisites
Cost
Renewal
GitHub Copilot 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 Copilot certification page ↗Alternatives
GitHub Foundations$99 required · Entry
GitHub's beginner exam, a good first step if you are new to the platform.
GitHub Certified: Agentic AI Developer$165 required · Intermediate
GitHub's advanced exam on building and supervising coding agents.
AI-901$99 required · Entry
Microsoft's broad AI fundamentals exam if you want general AI literacy.
Google Cloud Generative AI Leader$99 required · Entry
A business-focused generative AI credential rather than a developer tool exam.
FAQ
What is the GH-300 exam?
It is the exam for the GitHub Copilot certification. It covers responsible AI, Copilot features in the IDE, CLI and GitHub.com, data handling, prompt engineering, productivity uses and privacy controls.
How much does the GitHub Copilot exam cost?
$99 in the US. Microsoft prices GitHub exams by the country where you test.
Is the GH-300 exam hard?
Regular Copilot users who finish the official training usually describe it as manageable. Candidates say the trickiest questions are about subscription plans, licensing and organization policies rather than everyday use.
Does the GitHub Copilot certification expire?
Yes, after 2 years. GitHub is moving to Microsoft's renewal process, which will not require a full retake.
Last updated October 2026