RedHat Enterprise
RHCSA – Red Hat Certified System Administrator
Core RHEL administration from the command line up — our free flagship batch.
Overview
A free, structured batch that takes you from basic to advanced Red Hat Enterprise Linux administration. Every session is practical: you learn a concept, then you do it yourself on a real Linux system. By the end you will be ready to sit the RHCSA (EX200) exam with confidence.
Course objectives
- Work confidently at the Linux command line
- Manage users, groups, permissions and sudo access
- Install software, control services and schedule jobs
- Create and manage partitions, file systems, LVM and swap
- Configure networking, firewalld and SELinux
- Run basic containers with Podman and pass EX200 tasks under time pressure
Who it's for
- Students who want a strong start in Linux and IT careers
- Working professionals moving into system administration, DevOps or cloud
- Windows or help-desk admins who want to add Linux skills
- Anyone preparing for the RHCSA (EX200) exam
Prerequisites
- Basic computer skills and comfort using a keyboard
- No prior Linux experience required
- A laptop or PC that can run a virtual machine (we help you set it up)
Syllabus outline
- The command line and shell basics
- Working with files and directories
- File permissions and ownership
- Managing local users and groups
Lab and practice approach
You practise every topic on your own Linux virtual machine. Sessions end with short lab tasks, and you repeat exam-style scenarios until they feel routine. Mock exams in the final module help you manage time under pressure.
Why attend this course?
- RHEL skills are used across banks, telecoms, government and cloud providers
- RHCSA is a common first requirement for Linux, DevOps and cloud roles
- Practice-first sessions build real muscle memory, not just theory
- The foundation you need before RHCE, OpenShift or Kubernetes
After completing this course
Roles you can aim for
- Linux System Administrator
- Junior DevOps Engineer
- Cloud Support Engineer
- NOC / Infrastructure Engineer
What you will be able to do
- Daily server administration
- Troubleshooting boot, storage and network issues
- Securing servers with SELinux and firewalld
Certification and exam
Prepares you for the Red Hat Certified System Administrator exam (EX200). Certification exams are booked and taken separately with the vendor.
- Exam code
- EX200
- Format
- Hands-on, performance-based (tasks on live systems)
- Duration
- About 3 hours
- Passing score
- 210 out of 300
- Validity
- 3 years
Exam details can change — always confirm current format, price and rules on the vendor's website. Exams are not included in OpenSprig training. You book and take the exam separately with the vendor, at the vendor's price.
Why learn with OpenSprig
- Live, instructor-led online sessions you can ask questions in
- Practice on real systems in every class
- Exam-objective-aligned syllabus with mock tests
- Course community group for help between classes
- Weekend-friendly 2–3 hour classes
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