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.

GitHub Enterprise Administration

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
Recommended experience
5 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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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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March 2026
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Taught in English
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