GH-200
1Author and Manage Workflows
20–25%
2Consume and Troubleshoot Workflows
15–20%
3Author and Maintain Actions
15–20%
4Manage GitHub Actions for the Enterprise
20–25%
5Secure and Optimize Automation
10–15%
Exam guide · GH-200
GitHub Actions exam guide
The GH-200 exam takes 100 minutes. It costs $99 (in the United States; set by country). Microsoft hasn’t announced a retirement date.
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The exam at a glance
GitHub Actions (GH-200)
- Questions
- Check Microsoft’s exam page
- Time
- 100 min
- Passing score
- Check Microsoft’s exam page
- Prerequisites
- None
- Level
- Intermediate
- Role
- Application development, DevOps
- Renewal
- Every 2 years
- Exam code
- GH-200
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Versions and dates
What’s changing, and when
Microsoft hasn’t announced a retirement date for GH-200. We check Microsoft’s site every week, and this page changes the day it does.
Exam domains
What the exam covers
Each domain’s share of the exam, as Microsoft publishes it. Spend your study time in the same proportion.
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10 GH-200 questions
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A week-by-week plan
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How long is the GitHub Actions exam?
The GH-200 exam takes 100 minutes.
How much does the GitHub Actions exam cost?
$99 (in the United States; set by country). Check Microsoft’s site for the price in your country.
When does GH-200 retire?
Microsoft hasn’t announced one yet. We check Microsoft’s site every week, and this page changes the day it does.
What experience do I need for GitHub Actions?
None: Microsoft sets no prerequisites for GH-200. Knowing the exam’s domains well is what counts.
How should I study for GitHub Actions?
Weight your time like the exam: Author and Manage Workflows and Manage GitHub Actions for the Enterprise carry the most (20–25% each). Take the free practice test to find your weakest domains, make a study plan around them, and before you book, sit full-length timed practice exams until you pass them comfortably.
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