Red Hat Certified Developer in OpenShift
Exam Overview
The Red Hat Certified OpenShift Administrator exam (EX280) tests the knowledge, skills, and ability to create, configure, and manage a cloud application platform using Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform.
By passing this exam, you become a Red Hat Certified OpenShift Administrator that also counts towards earning a Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA®).
Audience for this exam
- System Architects and Software Architects who need an understanding of the features and functionality of an OpenShift Container Platform cluster
- System Administrators who need to support the initial establishment of an OpenShift cluster
- Cluster Operators who need to support ongoing maintenance of an OpenShift cluster
- Site Reliability Engineers who need to support the ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting of an OpenShift cluster
- System Administrators who want to demonstrate their OpenShift Container Platform skills
- Red Hat Certified Engineers who wish to become a Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA)
- System Administrators or Developers who are working in a DevOps environment using Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform
Prerequisites
Candidates for this exam should:
- Have taken Red Hat System Administration I (RH124) or have comparable experience. Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) is strongly recommended but not required
- Have taken Red Hat OpenShift Administration I: Containers & Kubernetes (DO180) course or have comparable work experience using OpenShift Container Platform
- Have taken Red Hat OpenShift Administration II: Operating a Production Kubernetes Cluster (DO280) course or have comparable work experience using OpenShift Container Platform
- Review the Red Hat Certified OpenShift Administrator exam (EX280) objectives
- Experience with container technology is recommended
Preparation Tips
Red Hat encourages you to consider taking Red Hat OpenShift Administration I: Containers & Kubernetes and Red Hat OpenShift Administration II: Operating a Production Kubernetes Cluster to help prepare. Attendance in these classes is not required; students can choose to take just the exam.
Exam Format
This exam is a performance-based evaluation of skills and knowledge required to configure and manage a cloud application platform. Candidates perform routine configuration and administrative tasks using Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform and are evaluated on whether they have met specific objective criteria. Performance-based testing means that candidates must perform tasks similar to what they perform on the job.
Scoring System
Official scores for exams come exclusively from Red Hat Certification Central. Red Hat does not authorize examiners or training partners to report results to candidates directly. Scores on the exam are usually reported within 3 business days.
Exam results are reported as total scores. Red Hat does not report performance on individual items, nor will it provide additional information upon request.