Exam Description

The Red Hat Certified OpenShift Administrator exam (EX280) tests the knowledge, skills, and ability to create, configure, and manage a cloud application platform using Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform.

By passing this exam, you become a Red Hat Certified OpenShift Administrator that also counts towards earning a Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA®).

Objectives listed for this exam are based on the most recently released version of the exam. Once you have purchased the exam you may have older versions available.

Audience & Prerequisites

Audience for this exam

• System and Software Architects who need an understanding of the features and functionality of an OpenShift Container Platform cluster
• System Administrators who need to support the initial establishment of an OpenShift cluster
• Cluster Operators who need to support ongoing maintenance of an OpenShift cluster
• Site Reliability Engineers who need to support the ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting of an OpenShift cluster
• System administrators who want to demonstrate their OpenShift Container Platform skills
• Red Hat Certified Engineers who wish to become a Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA)
• System administrators or developers who are working in a DevOps environment using Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform

Prerequisites for this exam

Candidates for this exam should:

• Have taken Red Hat System Administration I (RH124) or have comparable experience. Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) is strongly recommended but not required
• Have taken Red Hat OpenShift Administration I: Containers & Kubernetes (DO180) course or have comparable work experience using OpenShift Container Platform
• Have taken Red Hat OpenShift Administration II: Operating a Production Kubernetes Cluster (DO280) course or have comparable work experience using OpenShift Container Platform
• Review the Red Hat Certified OpenShift Administrator exam (EX280) objectives
• Experience with container technology is recommended
• Take our free assessment to find the course that best supports your preparation for this exam