Assessed on this exam
- Domain 1: Author and maintain workflows 40%
- Domain 2: Consume workflows 20%
- Domain 3: Author and maintain actions 25%
- Domain 4: Manage GitHub Actions for the enterprise 15%
Certification
GitHub Actions
This exam is designed for DevOps engineers, software developers, and IT professionals with intermediate level experience in GitHub Actions, including workflow creation, automation, and CI/CD pipeline management.
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Certify your proficiency in automating workflows and accelerating development with GitHub Actions. Test your skills in streamlining workflows, automating tasks, and optimizing software pipelines, including CI/CD—all within customizable workflows. Once achieved, the certification will be valid for two years.
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