Credential type: certification examination · verified on the issuer's site September 19, 2026 issuer page
Exam Domains
1 Be able to perform all tasks expected of a Red Hat Certified System Administrator
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2 Understand core components of Ansible
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3 Configure Ansible
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4 Configure Ansible managed nodes
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5 Create and distribute SSH keys to managed nodes
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6 Configure privilege escalation on managed nodes
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7 Deploy files to managed nodes
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8 Run playbooks
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9 Perform basic source control operations using Git
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10 Be familiar with Visual Studio Code (VS Code) and be able to perform the following tasks from within the editor:
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11 Create Ansible plays and playbooks
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12 Use roles and Ansible Content Collections
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13 Automate standard RHCSA tasks using Ansible modules that work with:
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14 Manage content
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Exam Details
Question TypesPerformance-Based (hands-on tasks in live RHEL environment)
FormatPerformance-Based / Practical
Online ProctoringAvailable
ID RequirementsGovernment-issued photo ID required. Name must match Red Hat Learning Subscription / Red Hat customer account exactly.
RenewalRequired -- Red Hat certifications are valid for 3 years. Renew by passing any Red Hat exam tied to the current major version of RHEL, or by passing the same exam again.
PrerequisitesActive RHCSA certification required before attempting RHCE
Retake PolicyNo mandatory waiting period between attempts. Full exam fee required for retake.
LanguagesEnglish, Chinese, Japanese