Workforce Development Program by Red Hat
Red Hat® and NASSCOM are partnering to present the Workforce Development Program to help schools, colleges and universities provide courses to school, degree and non-degree seeking students who may want to skill, re-skill, up-skill or change careers — helping them enter the IT industry via certification. The program focuses on individuals who might not go through a traditional four-year degree program but want to start an IT career, and applies to students coming out of high school who are unable to pursue their further studies.
For organizations, Red Hat Certification helps systems administrators, application developers, and IT architects advance their careers. In fact, a recent IDC white paper sponsored by Red Hat1 found that developers who have earned and maintained Red Hat certifications are linked to a 24% higher productivity level when compared to their non certified counterparts.
The program also applies to adults that want to restart their careers in the IT industry.
1 IDC White Paper, sponsored by Red Hat. “The Business Value of Red Hat Certification.” Document #US47574721, April 2021.
Program Benefits
Red Hat has collaborated with FutureSkills Prime, a joint initiative by NASSCOM & MeitY - with a goal to provide students and professionals an opportunity to skill/reskill/upskill in digital technologies. This program is an important step in building a highly skilled tech workforce by democratizing learning while helping individuals succeed in the rapidly-evolving field.
Six Red Hat global training & certification courses have been approved by National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) to help students:
Courses
Linux Desktop Support Engineer
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This course will build the foundation for those learning the key tasks to become a full-time Linux system administrator.
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As a result of attending this course, learners should be able to perform essential Linux system administration tasks.
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NSQF LEVEL 3 aligned course.
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Eligible to earn CREDITS.
Linux System Administrator
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This training provides the learner with a solid foundation in Linux system administration, helping ensure improved ability to manage infrastructure efficiently.
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This training takes a computer professional from minimal Linux experience to being a fully capable Linux administrator.
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NSQF LEVEL 3 aligned course.
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Eligible to earn CREDITS.
Software Container Specialist
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This course provides the gateway to organizational and digital transformation by providing a comprehensive look at the potential of DevOps using a container-based architecture.
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A certified container specialist has the skills in building and managing containers for deployment on a Kubernetes cluster. They have the core understanding to manage containers, and hands-on experience with Kubernetes needed for roles like site reliability engineers.
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NSQF LEVEL 3.5 aligned course.
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Eligible to earn CREDITS.
Cloud Support Engineer
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This course is intended to develop the skills needed to utilize and manage the daily operation of a private cloud.
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As a result of attending this course, learners will understand the architecture of a private or hybrid OpenStack cloud infrastructure and will be able to create, manage, and troubleshoot software-defined network services, resources, servers, and applications for dynamically scalable business environments.
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NSQF LEVEL 3.5 aligned course.
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Eligible to earn CREDITS.
IT Automation Engineer
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Learners will be able to apply automation-first principles to solve real-world Linux system and services problems through the effective creation of automation playbooks.
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A certified automation engineer will bring operational efficiency by removing manual processes through automation to scale the organization's dynamic IT infrastructure.
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NSQF LEVEL 5 aligned course.
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Eligible to earn CREDITS.
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Eligible for GoI Incentives.
Enterprise Application Developer
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This course is intended to develop the skills needed to make the transition from Java SE programming to Java EE programming.
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This course introduces core concepts of multi-tiered Java Enterprise applications and gives learner the experience of writing, deploying, and testing Java EE applications.
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Learner will be able to convert a Java SE program into a multi-tiered Java EE application
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NSQF LEVEL 5 aligned course.
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Eligible to earn CREDITS.
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Eligible for GoI Incentives.
How to get started
Ready to upskill and get certified for a career in IT? Enroll for the NSQF approved Red Hat Training & Certification courses.
We encourage you to complete your enrollment as soon as possible in order to secure your spot.
Once you have enrolled by completing all the steps mentioned in the registration form - you should expect a call from a Red Hat representative for counseling and guidance to the process of enrollment.
Once you have paid the fees, you will get access to the Self Paced Online Learning course which includes content and HD recorded video for 90 days, and virtual labs for a maximum of up to 80 hours.
FAQs
Find answers to your questions about Red Hat® training and certification offerings, and understand the how, why, and where of Red Hat training and certification.
What are the requirements of training and certification offerings?
Our training courses teach you the fundamentals of each of our technologies, with practical use cases and hands-on labs designed to help you use our products successfully. By certifying those skills, you prove what you know and can do and validate your knowledge to the market or an employer.
You can get further details—including requirements and objectives—about each offering by reviewing the individual descriptions within our full lists of courses and certifications.
What is the difference between an RHCSA and an RHCE?
An IT professional who becomes a Red Hat® Certified System Administrator (RHCSA®) is able to perform the core system administration skills required in Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® environments. The credential is earned after successfully passing the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) exam (EX200).
A Red Hat® Certified Engineer (RHCE®) is an RHCSA who is ready to automate Red Hat Enterprise Linux tasks, integrate Red Hat emerging technologies, and apply automation for efficiency and innovation. To learn more about how the credential is changing to match new needs and fill skills gaps, check out our frequently asked questions about the RHCE program.
What is the difference between classroom and individual exam sessions?
Individual exam sessions are a convenient alternative to Red Hat’s open enrollment exams that are delivered in classrooms. A professional proctor observes an examinee remotely as an exam is taken on a secured system in a testing center or remotely.
Classroom exams are monitored by a proctor and taken on pre-configured hardware at one of our testing facilities. You can also find out more about our ways to test as you choose the right method for you.
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I can’t find a course or certification close to me. What are my options?
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Performance-based testing is testing by doing—that is, by having you perform real-world tasks similar to those you must perform in a job role. All Red Hat certification exams are performance-based tests, giving you the hands-on, practical application you need to demonstrate your skills.
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