Red Hat Certified Developer in Cloud-native Applications Exam
Exam Overview
The Red Hat Certified Specialist in Containers exam (EX188) tests your skills and knowledge of the fundamentals of containers, including the ability to find, customize, run, and manage containerized services in stand-alone environments. This exam is based on RHEL9, podman v4.4 and OCP v4.14 but the content is applicable to all OCP v4 releases including OCP 4.10 and OCP 4.12. Candidates can use any OCP v4 release to prepare for the exam.
By passing this exam, you become a Red Hat Certified Specialist in Containers, which also counts towards earning a Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA®).
Prerequisites
- Have taken Red Hat OpenShift Developer I: Introduction to Containers with Podman (DO188) or have comparable work experience
- Some experience in the use of a Linux terminal session, issuing operating system commands, and familiarity with shell scripting is benficial. A Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) certification is recommended but not required.
Preparation Tips
Red Hat encourages you to consider taking Red Hat OpenShift Developer I: Introduction to Containers with Podman (DO188) to help you prepare for this exam. Attendance in these classes is not required; students can choose to take just the exam.
Exam Format
Red Hat Certified Specialist in Containers Exam is a hands-on, practical exam that requires you to undertake real-world tasks. Internet access is not provided during the exam, and you will not be permitted to bring any hard copy or electronic documentation into the exam. This prohibition includes notes, books, or any other materials. For most exams, the documentation that ships with the product is available during the exam.
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.