Red Hat Certifications:
Red Hat Certified Technician (RHCT)

Overview

Red Hat Certified Technician (RHCT) is a performance-based test that measures actual competency on live systems. RHCT is the first step in establishing Linux credentials and is an ideal certification for those transitioning from non-UNIX/Linux environments.

The RHCT Exam

Becoming a Red Hat Certified Technician requires passing a two-hour hands-on exam. There are a couple of different approaches to preparing for the exam depending on your existing level of Linux expertise.

Level of Linux Expertise

To determine your level of experience, take our pre-assessment questionnaires.

Exam Preparation

Courses you should take: Level of Linux Expertise:
None Some
RH033 Red Hat Linux Essentials yes
RH131 Red Hat System Administration
or
RH133 Red Hat Linux Administration (and RHCT Exam)		 yes yes

Exam Only

The above courses are not required in order to take the stand-alone RH202 RHCT Exam if the individual already possesses the necessary skills.

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