Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) Exam (EX300)

The performance-based Red Hat® Certified Engineer Exam (EX300) tests to determine if your knowledge, skill, and ability meet those 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 an 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

  • Review exam objectives for the RHCE Exam.

  • 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 makes real-world experience a critical facet of preparation.

  • Exam results are emailed within 3 business days following the exam.

  • A RHCE who is certified on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 will be recognized as a RHCE for 3 calendar years. This certification window can be extended by earning additional Red Hat credentials. See recertification policies for more information.

Length:2 hours ,  

Price:$400

Training units: 2

Individual Exam Session

  • Take this exam on your time in one of our exam testing stations at select locations. Learn more about this option.

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 courses or the RHCE Rapid Track course

  • 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

Not sure if you have the correct skill-set knowledge? Find out by passing the online skills assessment. Read the RHCE Exam objectives for more information on skills requirements.

RECOMMENDED TRAINING

In preparation to take the RHCE exam, Red Hat recommends:

Training courses for Windows system administrators (with minimal Linux experience)

Training courses for Linux or UNIX administrators with 1-3 years of experience

Training courses recommended for senior Linux administrators

Training courses recommended for Solaris administrators

Self study

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.