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Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
Issued by Red Hat · Exam EX200
RHCSA proves you can run Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems by completing real admin tasks in a live exam. It is the core credential for Linux administrators in Red Hat shops and the gateway to RHCE.
- Exam price
- $500
- Exam time
- Not published
- Valid for
- 3 years
- Prerequisite
- Yes, see below
Exam details
- Price
- $500Red Hat's published standard list price for a certification exam; price varies by region and is shown in the cart. Retake not included.
- Format
- hands-on, performance-based (live RHEL 10 system, no internet access)
- Delivered by
- Red Hat: remote exam (LiveUSB, remote proctor), testing centre kiosk, or classroom/on-site
- Required
- None (no formal requirement stated)
- Recommended
- RH124 + RH134 or RH199 rapid track, or comparable RHEL sysadmin experience
- Renewal
- Retake the exam or earn a higher/same-level Red Hat credential; retaking your highest-level exam renews lower certifications for another 3 years.
Checked October 29, 2026 against Red Hat's official page. Fields the vendor does not publish are left out rather than estimated.