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GitHub Copilot Certification (GH-300)

Q: Who is the GH-300 certification for?

The GH-300 certification is designed for software developers, DevOps engineers, app makers, and technology managers who use GitHub in their day-to-day work and want to validate their ability to use GitHub Copilot effectively. Candidates should have a foundational understanding of GitHub and hands-on experience working with Copilot across IDEs, the CLI, and GitHub.com. Familiarity with at least one programming language is also recommended.

Q: Does DataCamp provide materials to help me prepare?

Yes. DataCamp offers the GitHub Copilot skill track, developed in collaboration with GitHub specifically to help you prepare for the GH-300 exam. The track consists of four courses with an estimated completion time of six hours and covers all the essential topics assessed in the certification. You can find the full track on the DataCamp platform, and the official exam is administered directly through GitHub's certification page on Microsoft Learn.

Q: How long is the GitHub Copilot certification valid?

GitHub certifications are typically valid for two years from the date of issue, after which recertification may be required to maintain the credential. We recommend checking the official GitHub Copilot certification page on Microsoft Learn for the most up-to-date information on validity and renewal requirements.

Demonstrate that you can use GitHub Copilot to boost software development productivity, improve code quality, and write more secure code. DataCamp will help you build the skills you need to pass the GH-300 certification and master Copilot's core toolkit.

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The GitHub Copilot certification (GH-300) is an official credential from GitHub, delivered through Microsoft. It validates your expertise in using AI-assisted development to improve productivity, code quality, and security across your workflows. The certification covers essential topics including:

Responsible AI use with GitHub Copilot
Prompt engineering and context crafting
Copilot features across Individual, Business, and Enterprise plans
AI-assisted testing and security vulnerability detection
Privacy fundamentals and content exclusions

Why prepare with DataCamp?

The GitHub Copilot skill track on DataCamp was developed in collaboration with GitHub and is designed to align with the official GH-300 exam content. Dive deep into essential topics such as prompt engineering, AI-assisted testing, and responsible Copilot use across IDEs, the CLI, and GitHub.com.

Our curated courses cover all the core skills of the GH-300 exam
Apply what you learn with hands-on exercises using GitHub Copilot in real development workflows
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Register with us and take the GitHub Copilot skill track. Developed in collaboration with GitHub, the track covers all the topics you'll encounter in the exam. Master hands-on skills related to prompt engineering, autocomplete and inline editing, AI-assisted testing, security vulnerability detection, and responsible AI use — all in around six hours.

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The GH-300 certification exam is facilitated directly through GitHub's website via Pearson VUE. When you're ready, head over to the GitHub Copilot certification page to schedule and take your exam.

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What is the GitHub Copilot (GH-300) certification?

The GitHub Copilot certification (GH-300) is an official credential from GitHub, delivered through Microsoft. It validates your expertise in using GitHub Copilot to improve software development productivity, code quality, and security. The exam is intermediate-level and assesses skills across responsible AI use, prompt engineering, Copilot features across Individual, Business, and Enterprise plans, data handling and architecture, and privacy fundamentals including content exclusions. The exam consists of approximately 40–60 questions and is delivered online through Pearson VUE with a 100-minute time limit.

Who is the GH-300 certification for?

Does DataCamp provide materials to help me prepare?

How does the DataCamp track prepare me for the GH-300 exam?

The GitHub Copilot skill track is mapped directly to the GH-300 exam objectives. It covers prompt engineering for cleaner code and faster debugging, using Copilot across autocomplete, chat, and inline editing modes, production code analysis, AI-assisted testing, and security vulnerability detection. The track also addresses the ethical considerations and privacy fundamentals that form a key part of the exam, ensuring you're prepared for both the technical and responsible AI dimensions of the certification.

How long is the GitHub Copilot certification valid?

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