GH-100T00: GitHub fundamentals – Administration basics and product features

This beginner-friendly course teaches you the essentials of GitHub and how to administer it securely. You’ll learn GitHub’s core features, including issues, branches, commits and pull requests, and get an overview of its products and plans. It also covers keeping repositories secure, managing authentication and security policies, supporting enterprise adoption, and managing GitHub Actions and Packages across an organisation. It prepares you for the GitHub Administration (GH-100) certification exam.

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Duration
8 hours (Approx. 1 day)
Modules
2 Modules
Course type
Microsoft

Course Overview

This beginner-level course introduces the core features and administrative basics of GitHub. Learn how to manage repositories, collaborate using GitHub Flow, and apply best practices for secure and efficient development. Through hands-on exercises, you'll explore branches, commits, pull requests, issues, and discussions—all within a GitHub repository.

Before You Begin

  • No prior GitHub experience required
  • Basic understanding of software development workflows
  • Familiarity with version control concepts is helpful
  • Willingness to explore GitHub’s interface and features

Key outcomes

  • Manage GitHub Repositories Set up secure repos for collaborative development.
  • Use Branching & PRs Work with commits, branches, and pull requests effectively.
  • Collaborate & Communicate Engage via issues, discussions, and notifications.
  • Apply DevOps Practices Integrate GitHub into streamlined DevOps workflows.

Tools you’ll use

GitHub CL I
GitHub
GitHub Desktop
GitHub Desktop

Skills you’ll gain

  • Repository Management Skills
  • GitHub Flow Understanding
  • Issue Collaboration Techniques
  • Pull Request Handling
  • Notification Management Setup
  • Subscription Handling Practices
  • Secure Repo Practices
  • Version Control Strategy

What You’ll Learn

2 modules
1Lesson 1: GitHub Fundamentals – Administration Basics and Product Features (Part 1 of 2)
Module 1: Introduction to GitHub Module 2: Introduction to GitHub Administration Module 3: Introduction to GitHub’s Products Module 4: Maintain a Secure Repository by Using GitHub Best Practices
2Lesson 2: GitHub Fundamentals – Administration Basics and Product Features (Part 2 of 2)
Module 1: Manage Sensitive Data and Security Policies within GitHub Module 2: Authenticate and Authorize User Identities on GitHub Module 3: GitHub Administration for Enterprise Support and Adoption Module 4: Manage GitHub Actions in the Enterprise Module 5: Leverage GitHub Actions to Publish to GitHub Packages

Certification & Credentials

GH-100T00_ GitHub fundamentals - Administration basics and product features
Certificate track
8 hours (Approx. 1 day)

Frequently asked questions

Do I need coding experience for this course?
No, this course focuses on GitHub usage and administration, not coding.
Is GitHub the same as Git?
Git is a version control system; GitHub is a platform built around Git.
Will I learn how to collaborate on projects?
Yes, you’ll explore GitHub Flow, issues, discussions, and pull requests.
Can I use GitHub for private projects?
Yes, GitHub supports both public and private repositories.
Is this course useful for DevOps roles?
Absolutely. It covers GitHub’s role in DevOps and basic integration with Azure.
Duration

8 hours (Approx. 1 day)

Modules

2 Modules

Course type

Microsoft

Category

Microsoft

Prerequisites

No prior GitHub experience required, Basic understanding of software development workflows, Familiarity with version control concepts is helpful, Willingness to explore GitHub’s interface and features

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