Do I need access to a GitHub Enterprise account to take this course?

No. The course uses the GitHub interface to demonstrate enterprise features and concepts. You can follow along with a free GitHub account for most demonstrations, though some enterprise-specific features like Enterprise Managed Users require an enterprise license to practice hands-on.

Is this course focused on GitHub Enterprise Server or GitHub Enterprise Cloud?

The course covers enterprise administration concepts that apply to both GitHub Enterprise Cloud and GitHub Enterprise Server, with demonstrations primarily using the cloud-hosted GitHub interface. The seven domains — from identity management to package registries — are relevant regardless of your deployment model.

How does this course relate to GitHub certification?

The course covers the seven domains tested in GitHub enterprise administration certification. Each module maps to certification objectives including enterprise users and identity, access permissions and security compliance, and GitHub Actions and package management at enterprise scale.

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

GitHub Enterprise Administration

This course is part of Mastering GitHub Specialization

Instructors: Alfredo Deza

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3 modules

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4 hours to complete

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Configure enterprise identity management with SAML SSO, Enterprise Managed Users, two-factor authentication, and the principle of least privilege
Manage repository security using the security tab, dependency graphs, Dependabot alerts, and hierarchical feature controls
Automate enterprise workflows with GitHub Actions API, self-hosted runners, and GitHub Packages registries

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There are 3 modules in this course

Master GitHub Enterprise administration across seven critical domains. You will configure identity management using SAML SSO and Enterprise Managed Users with identity providers like Azure Active Directory and Okta. You will enforce the principle of least privilege by setting access permissions at the enterprise, organization, team, and repository levels, assigning roles such as member, owner, maintainer, and triage to match each user's responsibilities.

The course covers security compliance through the security tab, dependency graphs, Dependabot alerts, and repository insights for monitoring project health. You will manage GitHub Actions at the enterprise scale using the Actions API to configure allowed actions, self-hosted runners, and workflow policies across organizations. You will also host and distribute software through GitHub Packages, including the container registry, RubyGems, npm, Maven, and NuGet registries. Each module includes hands-on demonstrations in the GitHub interface, from configuring organization settings and billing consoles to compiling Python from source in Codespaces. You will apply Kaizen continuous improvement methodology and the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle to systematically optimize enterprise workflows.

Module details

Covers the GitHub administration console, Codespaces for MLOps, SAML SSO, Enterprise Managed Users, two-factor authentication, authentication layers, the principle of least privilege, and enterprise billing.

What's included

9 videos5 readings1 assignment

9 videosTotal 29 minutes

Identity and Access Management3 minutes
Enterprise Managed Users4 minutes
Two-Factor Authentication4 minutes
Authentication and Security Concepts4 minutes
Principle of Least Privilege2 minutes
Enterprise Billing Console3 minutes
GitHub Administration Console4 minutes
GitHub Ecosystem for MLOps4 minutes
Cloud Developer Workspaces2 minutes

5 readingsTotal 5 minutes

Key Terms: Identity, Authentication, and Deployment1 minute
About this course1 minute
Reflection: Identity, Authentication, and Deployment1 minute
Key Terms: Enterprise Overview and Administration1 minute
Reflection: Enterprise Overview and Administration1 minute

1 assignmentTotal 5 minutes

Enterprise Users, Identity, and Deployment5 minutes

Covers access permissions and rules, repository permission levels, visibility options, privacy settings, collaborators, organization settings, teams and roles, the security tab, Dependabot, repository insights, MLOps workflows, feature management, and Kaizen methodology

What's included

12 videos6 readings1 assignment

12 videosTotal 44 minutes

Managing Collaborators3 minutes
Organization Settings4 minutes
Members, Teams, and Roles4 minutes
Access Permissions and Rules5 minutes
Repository Permission Levels3 minutes
Repository Visibility Options4 minutes
Repository Privacy Settings3 minutes
Security Tab Features4 minutes
Repository Insights2 minutes
Heavy vs Light MLOps4 minutes
Enabling and Disabling Features4 minutes
Kaizen Methodology4 minutes

6 readingsTotal 60 minutes

Key Terms: Organization Management and Collaboration10 minutes
Reflection: Organization Management and Collaboration10 minutes
Key Terms: Managing Access and Permissions10 minutes
Reflection: Managing Access and Permissions10 minutes
Key Terms: Security, Compliance, and Governance10 minutes
Reflection: Security, Compliance, and Governance10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 5 minutes

Access, Permissions, and Security Compliance5 minutes

Covers managing GitHub Actions in the enterprise via the API, CI workflows across cloud environments, GitHub Actions demonstrations, compiling Python in Codespaces, GitHub Packages registries, automated publishing with Actions, and the distinction between packages and releases.