RHCE Exam (EX300)

The performance-based Red Hat® Certified Engineer Exam (EX300) tests a candidate's knowledge, skill, and ability that’s required of a senior system administrator responsible for Red Hat Enterprise Linux® systems. Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) certification is required to earn RHCE® certification.

About the RHCE certification

An RHCE certification is earned by a Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) who has demonstrated the knowledge, skill, and ability required of a senior system administrator responsible for Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems.

EXAM DETAIL

Classroom training

  • Candidates must have earned their RHCSA certification to be eligible to become an RHCE.

  • The certification exam is performance-based, meaning that candidates must perform tasks on a live system, rather than answering questions about how one might perform those tasks.

  • The hands-on nature of this exam make real-world experience a critical facet of preparation.

  • Exam results are emailed within 5 business days following the exam.

  • An RHCE, who is certified on Red Hat Enterprise 6, will have a 'current' status for 3 calendar years. This 'current' window can be extended by earning additional Red Hat credentials. See recertification policies for more information.

Length:2 hours

Price:$400

Training units: 2

AUDIENCE

  • Experienced Linux IT professionals who currently have RHCSA certification and are interested in earning an RHCE certification

  • Experienced Red Hat Enterprise Linux system administrators seeking validation of their skills

  • Students who have attended the Red Hat System Administration I, II, and III or RHCE Rapid Track courses

  • Experienced Linux system administrators who require a certification either by their organization or based on a mandate (DOD 8570 directive)

  • An RHCE who is noncurrent and has passed the RHCSA exam

PREREQUISITES

  • RHCE Rapid Track Course, System Administration I, II, III or equivalent experience

  • Real-world system administration experience

Confirmation of the correct skill-set knowledge can be obtained by passing the online skills assessment. Read the RHCE Exam objectives for more information on skills requirements.

RECOMMENDED TRAINING

In preparation to earn an RHCE, Red Hat recommends:

For Windows system administrators (with minimal Linux experience)

ENROLL TODAY

This exam prepares you for these credentials:

Red Hat Certified Engineer — RHCE
An RHCE is earned by an RHCSA who has demonstrated the knowledge, skill, and ability required of a senior system administrator responsible for Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems.