Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA) is an advanced-level certification program offered by Red Hat, a leading provider of open source software solutions. RHCA is designed for experienced Linux professionals who want to demonstrate their expertise in designing and managing Red Hat-based systems.
The RHCA certification is a performance-based program that requires candidates to pass a series of exams focused on specific areas of expertise. These exams cover a wide range of topics, including system administration, security, virtualization, storage, and networking.
To earn the RHCA certification, candidates must first become Red Hat Certified Engineers (RHCEs) by passing the RHCE exam. They must then pass five additional exams, each focused on a specific area of expertise. These areas include:
Red Hat Certified Architect in Infrastructure: This certification covers advanced skills in designing and managing Red Hat-based infrastructure solutions, including server and storage systems, virtualization, and cloud computing.
Red Hat Certified Architect in DevOps: This certification covers advanced skills in using Red Hat technologies to automate and streamline IT operations, including DevOps tools, containerization, and orchestration.
Red Hat Certified Architect in Enterprise Applications: This certification covers advanced skills in designing, deploying, and managing enterprise-level applications using Red Hat technologies.
Red Hat Certified Architect in Enterprise Management: This certification covers advanced skills in managing complex IT environments using Red Hat technologies, including monitoring, automation, and performance tuning.
Red Hat Certified Architect in Data: This certification covers advanced skills in managing and analyzing data using Red Hat technologies, including big data, analytics, and machine learning.
RHCA certification is a globally recognized certification that demonstrates expertise and skills in designing and managing Red Hat-based solutions. It is a valuable credential for IT professionals seeking to advance their careers in Linux and open source technologies.
Consider the following certification combinations:
RHCA program criteria are adaptable and can accommodate a wide range of interests and needs. Organizations that utilize Red Hat technologies, as well as the IT professionals who work for them, are the best judges of which certifications are appropriate for their requirements.
However, many IT professionals and organizations seek Red Hat's advice on which certifications should be applied to specific needs, so we have suggested certification combinations that can help chart the path to becoming a RHCA or assist recruiters and managers in finding the skills they need to build out their teams.
Our recommended combinations are subject to change as new technologies emerge, and remember that pursuing a certain combination does not bestow a different certification. Of course, all of the certifications above can be obtained independently, regardless of whether a candidate holds a RHCE, RHCEMD, RHCCD, or none at all.
Check out the For RHCEs and For RHCEMDs & RHCCDs tabs for certification combinations that correspond with and augment existing certificates.
*Please keep in mind that obtaining a Red Hat Certified Specialist in Enterprise Microservices Development necessitates the acquisition of a RHCCD credential.
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