GitHub Copilot is a Microsoft certification for candidates who use GitHub Copilot to support software development. It covers using the tool to improve productivity, quality, and security, alongside responsible AI use, prompt engineering, and privacy safeguards. Candidates should know GitHub fundamentals and have experience with at least one programming language. The certification also addresses Copilot features across different plans. An exam sandbox is available to let candidates interact with sample question types in the interface used for the exam. The certification is classified as intermediate and belongs to Microsoft’s fundamentals family. Its listed roles include makers, developers, DevOps engineers, and technology managers. The credential focuses on the knowledge needed to use Copilot effectively and responsibly in development work, rather than describing a particular programming language or a single job function.
Who it is for
It suits developers and other technical professionals who use GitHub Copilot, including makers, DevOps engineers, and technology managers. Candidates should have GitHub fundamentals and experience with a programming language.
What is good
- Covers responsible AI use and privacy safeguards
- Includes prompt engineering and Copilot plan features
- Exam sandbox demonstrates question types and interface
What to know first
- Candidates need programming-language experience
- GitHub fundamentals are expected
Verdict
GitHub Copilot is an intermediate fundamentals certification focused on using Copilot responsibly in software development. Its listed topics span productivity, quality, security, prompting, and privacy.
