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IAT Operating System Requirement Packages

IAT Operating System Requirement Packages


Directive 8570.1 specifies that all Information Assurance (IA) personnel be trained and certified according to their job functions. All IA workforce in the Technical category (IAT) must earn a designated IA security certification and operating system certification for the operating system(s) they support, as required by their employing organization.

If you are in the IAT category, Red Hat can help you comply with the Directive’s requirement for the operating system certification.

CertificationJob Role LevelJob Role DescriptionExam Duration
RHCEEngineerSet up and manage Linux servers running production network services and security5.5 hrs
RHCTTechnicianSet up and manage new Linux systems on an existing network3 hrs
  • RHCT and RHCE Curriculum Tracks
    • RHCT certificat
    • RHCE certificate
    • Goal of RHCT and RHCE certification
  • Save a bundle on your training program

RHCT and RHCE Curriculum Tracks

The RHCT/RHCE curriculum track consists of 3 courses — RH033, RH133, RH253 — and is aimed at persons who need some review of key concepts or who are new to both UNIX and Linux.

  • RH033 targets IT professionals with no prior UNIX or Linux experience, and covers skills to prepare for RH133, including shell and command line essentials.
  • RH133 is designed for those wanting to prepare for professional responsibilities as a Linux systems administrator at the Technician level. You'll learn all the skills required to manage a Linux workstation and attach it to a corporate network, including configuration of client-side network services. Prerequisites include networking fundamentals and internetworking with TCP/IP, widely available from reputable training vendors or through self-study. RH133 now includes the RHCT Exam as last half of last day.
  • RH253 is designed for those who desire to build skills at configuring and administering a Red Hat Linux server running key enterprise network services and security. Prerequisites include RH133 or equivalent skills.

The RHCT Certificate:

The RHCT Certificate is granted upon passing the RHCT Exam, a performance-based test on live equipment that measures actual competencies at system administration, including installation and configuration of a Red Hat Linux system and attaching it to a live network running network services. The RHCT Exam can be taken on the final day of RH133 Red Hat Linux System Administration (4.5 days), or alone as RH202 RHCT Exam. The RHCT certificate may also be granted to those who take the RHCE Exam and pass all RHCT-specific competencies which are included in the RHCE Exam.

The RHCE Certificate:

The RHCE certificate is designed to fit in a specific place within the computer industry spectrum of UNIX/Linux user levels.

The RHCE Certificate is granted upon passing the RHCE Exam, a performance-based test on live equipment that measures actual competencies at server system administration, setup of networking services, and network security, and diagnostics and troubleshooting. The RHCE Exam can be taken alone as RH302 RHCE Exam (1-day) or as the final day of the RH300 RHCE Rapid Track course (5-days). RH300 consists of 4 days of intensive training, emphasizing hands-on lab workshops with realistic configuration and administration tasks using Red Hat Linux, plus the Certification Lab Exam on day 5.

Goal of RHCE and RHCT Certification

The primary goal of RHCE and RHCT certification is to meet the demand of individuals and employers for useful metrics of individual skills and competencies with Red Hat Linux, the largest-selling distribution of Linux. The RHCE Program provides performance based certification at two critical job role levels: Technician (RHCT) and Engineer (RHCE).

RHCE and/or RHCT may be required for selected personnel employed at Red Hat channel partners, IHVs, ISVs, OEMs, and other partners, to provide meaningful assurance of standards.

Want to get skilled in Red Hat Linux?

Want a bundle to map the program that is right for you? Want to lock in savings for your whole program? These bundles are especially designed for those transitioning from other non-UNIX operating systems, and those who have just a year or two of UNIX experience.

In order to register for a bundle offer follow these instructions:

  1. Click “Enroll Now” next to the bundle that you want to sign up for.
  2. Fill out the enrollment form completely.
  3. In the “Additional Comments and Suggestions” area enter the dates and locations for each class/exam in the bundle you are registering for.

If this information is not submitted with your enrollment form, it will delay the processing of your order. If you have questions concerning this procedure, please call 1-866-273-3428 x45909.

Skill levelBundle priceCourses & ExamsThe GoalYou SaveEnroll
none“Premier ”
$8,704.24
RH033 5 days $2398RH133 4.5 days $2698RH253 4 days $2498RH300 5 days $2998RHCT then RHCE$1,887.76Enroll Now
none“Works”
$7,050.00
RH033 5 days $2398RH133 4.5 days $2698RH253 4 days $2498RH302 1 day $799RHCT then RHCE$1,343.00Enroll Now
Power user level UNIX or Linux“Midway”
$5,156.02
RH133 4.5 days $2698RH253 4 days $2498RH302 1 day $779RHCT then RHCE$838.98Enroll Now
none“JumpStart“
$4,696.48
RH033 5 days $2398RH133 4.5 days $2698  RHCT$399.52Enroll Now
RHCT or comensurate“NextStage”
$2,802.50
  RH253 4 days $2498RH302 1 day $779RHCE$494.50Enroll Now

Enroll today for RHCT and RHCE track courses , or contact a Red Hat Government Specialist for further information by email or by telephone at 1-866-273-3428 x45909.