Red Hat Certified Virtualization Administrator (RHCVA)

Red Hat is another important player in virtualization certification, with its Red Hat Certified Virtualization Administrator (RHCVA) credential. This certification requires passing a hands-on performance-based, half-day exam in the tradition of the Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA).

The RHCVA credential aims to identify individuals who are qualified to install, configure and manage virtual environments based on Red Hat Enterprise virtualization.

Table 4: RHCVA Facts & Figures

Certification Name

• Red Hat Certified Virtualization Administrator (RHCVA)

Prerequisites/Required Courses

• Recommended prerequisites:
  RHCSA-level skills, Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Administration (RH318) training course ($3,200 USD or 11 training units)
• Number of ExamsOne performance-based exam: EX318 — Red Hat Certified Virtualization Administrator (RHCVA) exam (3 hours)

Cost per Exam

• $600 USD (or two training units)

URL     www.redhat.com/training/certifications/rhcva

Self-Study Materials

• Virtual and remote training classes available from Red Hat