01Foundation
Technologist
Core Linux fluency, fundamental systems literacy, and command-line confidence.
RED HAT CERTIFICATION JOURNEY
NAVIGATING YOUR RED HAT CERTIFICATION JOURNEY
The chart displays the complete Red Hat certification program. The tiered, 5-level model allows learners to build certifications step-by-step using foundational credentials as building blocks to earn higher-level designations, such as Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA).
02Core Professional
Admin / Developer
Enterprise operating system administration and modern cloud application development.
03Advanced Implementation
Engineer
Infrastructure automation, production reliability, container clusters, and deployments.
04Focused Expertise
Specialist
Deep domain specializations across security, hybrid cloud, multi-cluster scaling, and storage.
05Enterprise Leadership
Architect
Cross-domain enterprise architecture, mission-critical infrastructure design, and leadership.
01Foundation
Technologist
Core Linux fluency, fundamental systems literacy, and command-line confidence.
02Core Professional
Admin / Developer
Enterprise operating system administration and modern cloud application development.
03Advanced Implementation
Engineer
Infrastructure automation, production reliability, container clusters, and deployments.
04Focused Expertise
Specialist
Deep domain specializations across security, hybrid cloud, multi-cluster scaling, and storage.
05Enterprise Leadership
Architect
Cross-domain enterprise architecture, mission-critical infrastructure design, and leadership.
MATRIX BREAKDOWN
Technology Tracks & Recommended Certifications
Explore structured progression pathways across five enterprise Red Hat domains.
Scroll horizontally to explore all 5 levels
L01 → L05Domain TrackTechnology Area | L01Technologist(Level 1) | L02Admin/Developer(Level 2) | L03Engineer(Level 3) | L04Specialist(Level 4) | L05Architect(Level 5) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Enterprise Linux | N/A | Red Hat Certified System Administrator | Red Hat Certified Engineer in Enterprise Linux | Specialist Certifications | Red Hat Certified Architect in Enterprise Linux |
Ansible | N/A | Red Hat Certified System Administrator | Red Hat Certified Engineer in Ansible | Specialist Certifications | Red Hat Certified Architect in Ansible |
OpenShift | Technologist Certifications | Red Hat Certified System Administrator in OpenShift | Red Hat Certified Engineer in OpenShift | Specialist Certifications | Red Hat Certified Architect in OpenShift |
Cloud-native applications | N/A | Red Hat Certified Developer in Cloud-native Applications | Red Hat Certified Engineer in Cloud-native Applications | Specialist Certifications | Red Hat Certified Architect in Cloud-native Applications |
AI | N/A | Red Hat Certified Developer in AI | N/A | N/A | N/A |