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[[Red Hat]], an [[IBM]] subsidiary specializing in [[Software|computer software]], offers different level of certification programs, most of which specialize in [[System administrator|system administration]]. Certifications can be validated through Red Hat's webpage,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.redhat.com/rhtapps/services/verify/?certId=|title=Verify a Red Hat Certified Professional - redhat.com|website=www.redhat.com}}</ref> and expire after 3 years.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://linuxlearningcentre.com/rhexams/certification-validity/ |title=Linux Learning Centre – Certification Validity |website=linuxlearningcentre.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140612054328/http://linuxlearningcentre.com/rhexams/certification-validity/ |archive-date=2014-06-12}} </ref>
 
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=== Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) ===
Self-titled "the flagship" certification,<ref name="RHCDSintro">{{Cite press release | publisher= [[Red Hat]] |url= http://press.redhat.com/2007/10/24/new-training-certification-now-available-from-red-hat/ |title=New Training Certification Now Available From Red&nbsp;Hat |access-date=26 July 2010|date=October 24, 2007}}</ref> RHCE is a mid- to advanced-level<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tiit.co.in/rhce.htm|title=RHCE Training|work=tiit.co.in|access-date=26 July 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100823031040/http://www.tiit.co.in/rhce.htm|archive-date=23 August 2010}}</ref> certification that builds on topics covered in the RHCSA certification to include more advanced topics such as security and installing common enterprise networking (IP) services.<ref name=RHCE>{{Cite web |url= http://www.redhat.com/certification/rhce/ |title=Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) |work=redhat.com |access-date=26 July 2010}}</ref> The certification has a heavy focus on automation using [[Ansible_Ansible (software)|Ansible]].
To achieve the RHCE certification, the student must pass the RHCSA exam, ''EX200'', and in addition ''EX300EX294'', a 3.54-hour hands-on lab exam. Red Hat recommends preparing for the exam by taking courses in Linux essentials (RH124), Linux administration (RH134), and Linux networking and security (RH254) if one does not have previous experience.<ref name=RHCE/> Previous real-world experience is also advised.<ref name=RH302>{{Cite web |url= https://www.redhat.com/courses/rh302_rhce_exam/ |title= RH302 - Red Hat Certified Engineer Exam |work=redhat.com |access-date=26 July 2010}}</ref>
 
RHCE was the first Red Hat certificate launched, in 1999.<ref name=gocertify/> As of July 2009 there were 40,000 RHCEs.<ref name=Summit/> It was named the Hottest Certification for 2006 by CertCities.com.<ref>{{Cite web |date= 14 December 2005 |url= http://certcities.com/editorial/features/story.asp?EditorialsID=95 |title= Feature: CertCities.com's 10 Hottest Certifications for 2006 |work= certcities.com |access-date= 31 May 2013 |archive-date= 8 July 2011 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110708133038/http://certcities.com/editorial/features/story.asp?EditorialsID=95 |url-status= dead }}</ref>
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* [https://www.redhat.com/en/services/certification/rhca/datacenter Datacenter]: skills with tasks common in an on-premises datacenter
* [https://www.redhat.com/en/services/certification/rhca/cloud Cloud] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150714134141/https://www.redhat.com/en/services/certification/rhca/cloud |date=2015-07-14 }}: skills with tasks common to cloud infrastructure
* [https://www.redhat.com/en/services/certification/rhca/devops Devops]{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}: skills and knowledge in technologies and practices that can accelerate the process of moving applications and updates from development through the build and test processes and on to production
* [https://www.redhat.com/en/services/certification/rhca/enterprise-application-development Application Development]{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}: skills in enterprise application development, integration, and architecture
* [https://www.redhat.com/en/services/certification/rhca/application-platform Application Platform]{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}: skills with tasks common for building and managing tools and applications
 
RHCA was launched in 2005.<ref name=gocertify/>
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| [https://www.redhat.com/en/services/certification/rhce RHCE]
| [https://www.redhat.com/en/services/certification/rhca RHCA]
| [https://www.redhat.com/en/services/certification/rhca/application-platform RHCA: Application platform] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150714061415/https://www.redhat.com/en/services/certification/rhca/application-platform |date=2015-07-14 }}
| [https://www.redhat.com/en/services/certification/rhca RHCA: Cloud]
| [https://www.redhat.com/en/services/certification/rhca/datacenter/ RHCA: Datacenter] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150714120805/https://www.redhat.com/en/services/certification/rhca/datacenter |date=2015-07-14 }}
| [https://www.redhat.com/en/services/certification/rhca/enterprise-application-development RHCA: Enterprise application development] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150714034712/https://www.redhat.com/en/services/certification/rhca/enterprise-application-development |date=2015-07-14 }}
| [https://www.redhat.com/en/services/certification/rhca/devops RHCA: DevOps] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160420075738/https://www.redhat.com/en/services/certification/rhca/devops |date=2016-04-20 }}
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|[https://www.redhat.com/en/services/training/ex125-red-hat-certified-specialist-ceph-storage-administration-exam EX125 - Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ceph Storage Administration exam]
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| [https://www.redhat.com/en/services/certification/rhce RHCE]
| [https://www.redhat.com/en/services/certification/rhca RHCA]
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| [https://www.redhat.com/en/services/certification/rhca RHCA: Cloud]
| [https://www.redhat.com/en/services/certification/rhca/datacenter/ RHCA: Datacenter] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150714120805/https://www.redhat.com/en/services/certification/rhca/datacenter |date=2015-07-14 }}
| [https://www.redhat.com/en/services/certification/rhca/enterprise-application-development RHCA: Enterprise application development] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150714034712/https://www.redhat.com/en/services/certification/rhca/enterprise-application-development |date=2015-07-14 }}
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* [[CompTIA Linux+]]
* [[Linux Professional Institute]] certifications
* [[Ubuntu Professional Certification]]
 
== References ==
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* [https://www.webasha.com/courses/ethical-hacking-ceh-cyber-security-training-institute-certification-exam-center Ethical hacking CEH V12] program
* [https://www.webasha.com/courses/rhcsa-online-training-institute-certification-exam-center RHCSA Ex200 Training with Certification] program
 
== Further reading ==