From Goldfish Crackers to Git Commits: A Toddler Mom’s Guide to GitHub Certifications

Being a mom of two toddlers means your day starts with a diaper change and ends with a toy in your coffee mug. Somewhere in between, you’ve decided to conquer the world of GitHub. Ambitious? Absolutely. Impossible? Not for a woman who can negotiate with a three-year-old over broccoli.

You’re not just a mom—you’re a multitasking machine. And now, you’re adding “GitHub Certified” to your resume, right between “Snack Distributor” and “Chief Tantrum Diffuser.”

Why GitHub Certifications?

Let’s be real: tech is the future, and GitHub is the playground. Whether you're aiming to boost your career, contribute to open source, or just want to understand what your developer partner is mumbling about at 2 a.m., GitHub certifications like GitHub Foundations and GitHub Administration are a solid step.

Plus, it’s nice to have a certificate that doesn’t have macaroni glued to it.

Study Tips for the Sleep-Deprived Supermom

1. Nap Time = Study Time

When the toddlers are napping, resist the urge to binge-watch that show you’ve been trying to finish for six months. Instead, dive into GitHub Learning Lab or certification prep materials. (Okay, maybe just one episode. Then Git.)

2. Use Flashcards—Digital and Literal

Create flashcards for Git commands and concepts. Bonus: your toddler might enjoy throwing them around like confetti. That’s fine. It’s still revision.

3. Practice in the Wild

Set up a GitHub repo for your family’s weekly meal plan or chore chart. It’s practical, and you’ll get hands-on experience with commits, branches, and pull requests. Merge conflicts? Just like bedtime negotiations.

4. Tech Humor Helps Retention

Remember:

• git push is not how you get your stroller up a hill.

• git blame is not for pointing fingers when someone colors on the wall.

• git stash is not where you hide the good snacks.

GitHub Fundamentals: What to Expect

This cert covers the basics—repos, commits, branches, pull requests, and collaboration. Think of it as learning the alphabet before writing a novel. Or in mom terms, learning to walk before sprinting after a toddler with a crayon.

Study Resources:

• GitHub Learning Lab

• Official GitHub Docs

• YouTube tutorials (watch with captions while your toddler watches Bluey)

GitHub Administration: The Boss Level

This one’s for when you’re ready to manage organizations, permissions, and workflows. It’s like being the admin of your household, but with fewer snack demands and more YAML files.

Study Resources:

• GitHub Docs on Enterprise and Admin features

• GitHub Skills courses

• Practice setting up a test organization (maybe call it “ToddlerTech Inc.”)

You already manage chaos like a pro. GitHub is just another system to master—one that doesn’t scream when it’s tired (well, unless you count error messages).

So go ahead, mama. Clone that repo. Commit to your goals. And remember: if you can survive potty training, you can survive anything.