Program Description
This course prepares students and professionals to sit for the highly valued Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) certification exam, and for a career as a Red Hat Certified Engineer. This course is designed for IT students and professionals who are users of Linux that want to build skills in Systems Engineering on Red Hat Enterprise Linux to a level where they can set up and configure Red Hat Linux Enterprise servers. Learn hardware and installation requirements; required command lines; controlling security using firewalls; accessing control lists; file permissions; file system maintenance, including logical volumes, storage encryption and partitions; start-up essentials; managing users and groups; and administration tasks.
Program Outcomes
Successful Completion:
CCBC Credential:
Students will be awarded a Continuing Education Workforce Training Certificate, and will have access to a Continuing Education academic record (transcript). Students will be prepared to sit for the RHCE certification exam.
Certifying Organization:
Red Hat, Inc.
www.redhat.com
Financial Aid and Payment Options
Continuing Education Opportunity Grant
Partial Payment Option (through Nelnet Business Solutions)
Tuition Waiver for those who qualify
Workforce Development Sequence Scholarship
Employer/Sponsor Paid Tuition
Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)
Local Office of Workforce Development
Program Length
1 semester (14 - 16 weeks) not including prerequisites
The RHCE certification course is typically an online class which starts in August, January, and June. Course schedules vary each semester and may be held face-to-face, online or hybrid (a combination of the two).
Program Requirements
High School Diploma or GED
Students must be highly computer literate, have proficient computer skills, and have access to a computer and the Internet to complete assignments.
Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) certification – students without this requirement must take the prerequisite courses listed below.
Application Process
To apply, go to ccbcmd.edu/apply and complete the CCBC Non-Credit Workforce Training Certificate application. An email will then be sent with program information and any additional requirements necessary to apply for the program.
Provisional Entry - Students must have permission from the Coordinator before registering for this class. Please contact Students must have permission from the Coordinator before registering for this class. Please contact Charles Blount at 443-840-5793 or cblount@ccbcmd.edu.
Program Course Sequence
Excellent attendance is required.
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Course Number
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Course
Title
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Course Hours
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Textbook Information
(approximate cost; subject to change)
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Costs
T=Tuition/F=Fees
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Prerequisites:
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PCA 623
or
PCA 627
(if hybrid)
Shared with credit course DCOM 142
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Linux Fundamentals
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37.50
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Linux Essentials; Breshahan & Blum; ISBN 978-1-119-09206-3; $40
** Check with Coordinator for potential text update before purchasing
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$505
T-$177/F-$328
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PCA 624
or
PCA 628
(if hybrid)
Shared with credit course DCOM 244
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux Systems Administration I
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37.50
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Online materials included in course costs.
Optional: Red Hat RHCSA/RHCE 7 Certification Guide: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 (EX200 and EX300); ISBN 978-0789754059; $50
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$505
T-$177/F-$328
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PCA 625
or
PCA 629
(if hybrid)
Shared with credit course DCOM 259
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux Systems Administrator II
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50
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Same as PCA 624
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$645
T-$258/F-$387
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Prerequisite Totals:
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125
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$40 - $90
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$1655
T-$612/F-$1043
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PCA 626
or
PCA 530
(if hybrid)
Shared with credit class DCOM 260
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux Systems Administrator III
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50
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Same as PCA 624
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$645
T-$258/F-$387
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Course and Prerequisite Totals:
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175
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$40 - $90
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$2300
T-$870/F-$1430
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Additional Information
Additional Offerings:
Students pursuing certification in RHCE often enroll in the following computer network/security related classes: A+ Certification; Network+ Certification; Security+ Certification; Windows Server Certification; Cisco Certification; Red Hat Certified Administrator Certification; Ethical Hacking & Systems Defense Certification, and VMware Certification.
Additional Expenses:
Red Hat Certified Engineer Certification exam = $400
Skills for Success:
Successful candidates must be self-motivated and independent learners; detail-oriented; have strong analytical skills; the ability to take direction; the ability to work both independently and as a team member.
Career Opportunities:
With certification, students qualify for mid-level positions, and upper level positions with experience, including: Red Hat Certified Engineer; RHCE Linux Administrator; System Engineer; Linux Engineer; Linux Administrator; System Architect; IT Specialist – Systems Administrator; and Technical Support Engineer. This career requires continued training and education.
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Program Contact Information
Coordinator: Charles Blount | cblount@ccbcmd.edu | 443-840-4221| Catonsville | BESS | 100
Administrative Assistant: Nancy Pittinger | npittinger@ccbcmd.edu | 443-840-4483 |Owings Mills | 302
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