GitLab Certifications
Benefits of Certification
Earning a GitLab certification ensures you stay ahead of the DevSecOps curve. Some of the benefits of becoming GitLab certified include:
Digital Badge
Certification includes a digital badge powered by Credly to share on your resume or portfolio, including popular sites like LinkedIn.
GitLab Recognition
A certification indicates your DevSecOps knowledge and skills are formally recognized by GitLab.
Organizational Investment
Helps teams more successfully adopt GitLab - allowing you to maximize ROI and more efficiently use GitLab across the DevSecOps lifecycle.
Getting Started
To earn a certification, you'll first need to register for the corresponding exam in GitLab University. We recommend beginning with the GitLab Certified Git Associate exam before taking any others as this assesses foundational knowledge and skills for using GitLab.
Explore certifications
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GitLab Certified Git Associate |
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Anyone new to GitLab and/or Git |
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GitLab Certified Project Management Associate |
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GitLab Certified CI/CD Associate |
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GitLab Certified Security Specialist |
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Certification Requirements
To earn a technical certification, candidates must:
- Pass a knowledge exam or written assessment with a score of 80% or better.
- Pass a hands on exam with a score of 80% or better.
Access to a GitLab demo environment to complete hands-on practical application assessments when required.
Digital verification of certification status and date awarded by GitLab.
Hands on exam submissions graded by GitLab Professional Services Engineers.
Prepare for Certification
Each exam has a corresponding free, self-paced course that covers the needed knowledge and skills. Courses include knowledge checks and hands-on labs to help you measure your progress in understanding the topics.
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GitLab with Git Essentials
CourseThis course will introduce you to the GitLab system and how it uses Git to …
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GitLab Agile Project Management
CourseThis course introduces users to GitLab's Plan stage, where they can manage …
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Learning Path
GitLab CI Fundamentals
Learning PathThis learning path dives into the benefits Continuous Integration brings to…
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GitLab Security Essentials
CourseIn today's software landscape, ensuring application security is critical. T…
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