RHCA program requirements are flexible and can adapt to a wide variety of interests and needs. Organizations that use Red Hat technologies and the IT professionals who work for them are the best judges of which certifications address their needs.

However, many IT professionals and organizations seek guidance from Red Hat on which certifications might best be applied to unique needs, so we have suggested combinations of certifications that can help chart the journey to becoming an RHCA or to assist recruiters and managers in finding the skills they need to build out their teams.

Our recommended combinations are subject to change as technologies evolve and emerge, and keep in mind that pursuing a specific combination does not confer a different certification. Of course, all certifications listed can be earned independently, regardless of whether a candidate is an RHCE, RHCEMD, RHCJD, or has none of those certifications.*

Be sure to view the For RHCEs and For RHCEMDs & RHCJDs tabs to see combinations of certifications that align with and supplement existing certifications.

Joining the RHCA ranks requires significant time and effort, so we recommend the Red Hat Learning Subscription as the most cost-effective and flexible option for those pursuing this credential. Best of all, RHCAs are eligible for a 50% discount on a Red Hat Learning Subscription to help keep credentials current or pursue new ones.