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Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) Training

CertOcean's Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) training is a live, instructor-led online course that prepares you for the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) certification exam. You learn in 18 live sessions (28 hours in total) with an expert instructor.

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Course overview

About the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) training

RHCSA training prepares you for the Red Hat Certified System Administrator exam, the core Linux administration certification from Red Hat. The course is built for Linux beginners and IT professionals who want to start or grow a career in system administration on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).

Because the RHCSA exam is fully hands-on, the course is too: every topic comes with practical assignments on a real Linux system, plus tips and strategies for the exam. You build an in-depth understanding of administering RHEL that you can use on the job from day one.

In this course you cover:

  • Linux operating system basics
  • Configuring Linux virtual machines
  • User and group management
  • Security configuration, including SELinux and the firewall
  • Network configuration
  • Package management
  • File system and storage configuration
  • Time and service configuration

What you'll learn in this course

  • Work confidently with the Linux command line, files and text editors on Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Manage users, groups, file permissions and access control
  • Configure storage with partitions, LVM and file systems
  • Manage software packages, services and the boot process with systemd
  • Configure networking, the firewall and SELinux security
  • Prepare for the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) exam
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  • Certificate of completionIssued by CertOcean when you finish the training and assignments.
  • Official Red Hat certificationAwarded by Red Hat when you pass the exam. The course is built to get you there.
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Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) course FAQs

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How much does the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) course cost?

The Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) training costs $1,129, down from the regular $1,349 (you save 16%). It is a one-time payment in US dollars, and you can pay securely by card or PayPal.

How long is the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) course, and when does it start?

The course runs for 28 hours of live, instructor-led online training across 18 sessions. Weekend and weekday batches are available, and the next batch starts on Saturday, November 14, 2026.

What are the prerequisites for RHCSA training?

There are no formal prerequisites. A basic understanding of computer fundamentals helps, and any prior experience with Linux is a plus, but the course starts with Linux basics.

What will I achieve with RHCSA training?

You will be ready to take the RHCSA exam and earn an important system administration certification, and you will be comfortable managing Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems at an administrator level.

Can beginners take the RHCSA course?

Yes. Complete beginners to Linux and system administration can take this course, either to build their system administration skills or to earn the Red Hat Certified System Administrator certification.

What is the difference between RHCSA and RHCE?

RHCSA is Red Hat's core system administration certification. RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer) is the next level and focuses on automating Linux administration with Ansible. You must hold the RHCSA before you can earn the RHCE.

Will I get a certificate after the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) training?

Yes. You receive a CertOcean certificate of completion when you finish the training. The official Red Hat certification is awarded by Red Hat when you pass the exam, and this course prepares you for it.

What if I don't pass the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) exam?

Your enrollment is covered by CertOcean's pass or full refund guarantee. If you don't clear the exam, you can claim a full refund under the guarantee terms.

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