Red Hat extends certification expiration dates and expands remote offerings

In 2020, remote exams became the standard experience for certificate-hopefuls across many fields. Red Hat worked quickly to release four of our most in-demand exams in this format. We have seen remote exams grow rapidly in popularity with our candidates. As we roll into 2021, our list has expanded with even more offerings. Now, you can take advantage of more remote exams to validate your skills in Red Hat’s most in-demand technologies, including OpenShift, Ansible, Containers and Kubernetes, and more.

For people whose individual exam eligibilities were expiring from June 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021, we have extended 90 days. People whose individual exam eligibilities have been previously extended but have not yet taken their exam are receiving an additional 90-day extension. All certifications have been extended until October 1, 2021. If you have any questions, please contact our certification team.

[Editor's note: This section was updated on 3 June 2021.]

Expanding our remote exam offerings

Below is the most up-to-date list of remote exams currently available:

• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) exam (EX200)

• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 (EX294)

• Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration exam (EX280)

• Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Application Development exam (EX288)

• Red Hat Certified Specialist in Virtualization exam (EX318)

• Red Hat Certified Specialist in Deployment and Systems Management exam (EX403)

• Red Hat Certified Specialist in Advanced Automation: Ansible Best Practices exam (EX447)

• Red Hat Certified System Administrator in Red Hat OpenStack exam (EX210)

• Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ceph Storage Administration exam (EX125)

• Red Hat Certified Specialist in Performance Tuning exam (EX442)

• Red Hat Certified Enterprise Application Developer exam (EX183)

• Red Hat Certified Enterprise Microservices Developer exam (EX283)

• Red Hat Certified Specialist in Linux Diagnostics and Troubleshooting exam (EX342)

• Red Hat Certified Specialist in Services Management and Automation exam (EX358)

• Red Hat Certified Specialist in Containers and Kubernetes exam (EX180)

In addition to this list, we have ported some older exam releases that are no longer available for purchase in order for people who had already purchased them to take them remotely.

Make the most of your remote exam experience

In a traditional testing environment, the circumstances are predictable. It is the responsibility of the testing center to ensure an optimized experience for test-takers. In the world of remote exams, this task falls to the test-taker. What success strategies can you deploy, and what steps can you take to prepare for remote exams?

1. Schedule in advance. Keep in mind that just as an in-person exam has a limited number of available seats, so do remote exams. The demand for seats is high, so it is essential to be sure that you plan accordingly by booking your time slot well in advance. Following your examination’s purchase confirmation, you can check for available time slots with the Remote Exam Scheduler.

2. Test your technical setup beforehand. Red Hat offers a unique operating system with a compatibility tester that confirms both your hardware and network connectivity are suitable for remote exam delivery. Download the live environment ISO a few days prior to your scheduled exam to resolve any issues, so there are no unwanted surprises on the day of your exam. Learn more about hardware and software requirements here. Please note that integrated webcams in your laptop are not a replacement for the required external webcam requirements.

3. Prepare your workspace. Choose a quiet, clean, comfortable area of your home that can accommodate the technical requirements. Minimize distractions and interruptions by communicating with your family or housemates about your plans and making arrangements for your children or pets.

4. Prepare yourself. Exams present a significant challenge to those looking to advance their careers, get certified, stay relevant, or validate one’s skills. However, self-preparation is also critical to success: Get a good night's rest, bring a drink, and use the facilities beforehand. Breaks are available during the test, but only after the first hour, and the timer will not stop.

Get the latest updates

Want to stay up to date with future additions to this list? Check out the most up-to-date list of remote exams on the Ways to Test page as we continue to expand our offerings to cover a broader range of certifications. Our remote exam offerings will continue to evolve as we learn new things about bringing the best experience directly to you!

Additional resources:

• Video: How to Take a Red Hat Remote Exam  

• Blog: Red Hat certification remote exams now available

• Blog: Setting up for your Red Hat remote exam: Things you need to do first 

• Website: Ways to Test 

Note that this post was updated on April 22, 2021 to reflect the new expiration date of June 1, 2021.