Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA)

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Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator Program Pricing:

• Regular/Full Price: $6,000
• FastForward Price: $2,000
• FastForward plus G3 Price: $0

Students interested in taking this course must have one of the following:

• Northstar Basic Computer Skills and Internet Basics assessments - You must score 80% or higher on both assessments. These assessments are free. Watch this short video on how to take the assessments and save a PDF of your score report. 
• Recommended: Working knowledge of Linux/Unix-based operating systems and SSH is helpful but is not a requirement.

Before registration, complete the IT Course Prerequisite Form and upload proof of having completed one of the listed prerequisites. You will be dropped from the course if you register without submitting proof.
 
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Unlock your potential as a system administrator with our Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) course, designed for aspiring administrators, IT professionals eager to advance their skills, and anyone aiming for the highly regarded RHCSA certification. This course goes beyond theory, focusing on core Linux administration tasks through hands-on labs and real-world scenarios. You'll master essential topics such as system architecture, installation and configuration, file systems, user and group management, security, and troubleshooting, preparing you to confidently tackle the demands of a system administrator role. Achieve your certification and elevate your career!
 
 
Certification prep courses are rigorous and demand significant time and effort. You must attend 70% of all scheduled class hours, complete all requirements set by the instructor, and sit for the Industry Credential exam within 60 days from the last class session. Additional study time outside class hours will be expected. 

Please read the Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator Fact Sheet for a complete list of expectations and exam details.
 
Official Red Hat courseware, official Red Hat hands-on labs, preliminary exam, Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) exam, and one free exam retake. Note: The courseware, labs, exam voucher, and retake ($3000) are assigned to students on the first day of class and are non-refundable once class begins.

This program cannot be combined with any other discounts/promotions.