Microsoft Learn now lists the price of Exam GH-700, the test for the new GitHub Certified: Agentic AI Business Professional certification, as $165 USD in the United States. When we checked the same page on October 17 and 18, 2026, it showed $99. Microsoft has not posted a notice about the change. We saw the new price on October 21, 2026. The exam itself is unchanged: still in beta, 100 minutes, English only, with a passing score of 700.
Who this affects
- Anyone who budgeted $99 for GH-700, including managers buying exams for a team. Plan on $165 in the US until Microsoft says otherwise.
- Candidates outside the US: Microsoft says the price is based on the country or region where you take the exam, so check your own country on the Learn page.
- GitHub Copilot (GH-300) candidates are not affected. The GH-300 page still shows $99.
What to do now
- Check the price before you pay. Pick your country on the certification page, then confirm the total at checkout.
- Already booked? Microsoft has not said whether earlier bookings change. Your booking confirmation shows what you paid.
- Comparing options? Our GH-700 overview covers who the exam is for, and our GH-300 cost guide covers the $99 GitHub Copilot exam.
For every AI exam price in one place, see the AI Certification Requirements Index and our guide to what AI certifications cost.
Key dates
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| October 17 and 18, 2026 | Microsoft Learn showed GH-700 at $99 USD (our checks) |
| October 21, 2026 | Microsoft Learn shows GH-700 at $165 USD for the United States |
Source
- GitHub Certified: Agentic AI Business Professional (beta), Microsoft Learn (price, length, language, passing score)
- GitHub Copilot certification, Microsoft Learn (GH-300 price)
Checked against the Microsoft Learn certification pages for GH-700 and GH-300 on October 21, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the GH-700 exam cost?
Microsoft Learn lists GH-700 at $165 USD in the United States as of October 21, 2026. The price depends on the country or region where you take the exam.
Did GH-700 used to cost $99?
Yes. The Microsoft Learn page showed $99 USD when we checked it on October 17 and 18, 2026. Microsoft has not posted a notice explaining the change.
Is the GitHub Copilot exam (GH-300) also $165 now?
No. The GH-300 certification page on Microsoft Learn still shows $99 USD in the United States.
Is GH-700 still in beta?
Yes. Microsoft Learn labels it beta. It runs 100 minutes, is offered in English, and needs a score of 700. Beta exams are not scored right away.
