Your Complete Certification Roadmap
As organizations continue adopting cloud-native technologies, Kubernetes, and containerized applications, Red Hat OpenShift has become one of the most widely used enterprise container platforms.
For professionals looking to validate their expertise and stand out in the market, the Red Hat Certified OpenShift Architect (RHCA – OpenShift Track) represents one of the highest levels of certification available in the OpenShift ecosystem.
This guide explains the exact certification roadmap required to achieve this prestigious credential.
What is a Red Hat Certified OpenShift Architect?
A Red Hat Certified OpenShift Architect is a professional who demonstrates advanced expertise in:
- OpenShift Administration
- Cluster Engineering
- Virtualization
- Security
- Storage and Data Management
- Multi-Cluster Management
- Enterprise Container Platforms
The certification validates both practical skills and real-world experience in designing, deploying, and managing enterprise OpenShift environments.
Step 1: Earn EX280 – Red Hat Certified OpenShift Administrator
The first milestone on the journey is:
EX280 – Red Hat Certified OpenShift Administrator
This certification focuses on the core administration skills required to manage OpenShift environments.
Skills Covered
✔ Deploying OpenShift applications
✔ Managing projects and users
✔ Configuring storage and networking
✔ Monitoring cluster health
✔ Troubleshooting OpenShift environments
Step 2: Earn EX380 – Red Hat Certified OpenShift Engineer
Once EX280 is completed, the next mandatory step is:
EX380 – Red Hat Certified OpenShift Engineer
This certification validates advanced engineering and operational skills required for enterprise OpenShift deployments.
Skills Covered
✔ Advanced cluster operations
✔ OpenShift platform engineering
✔ Automation and scaling
✔ Enterprise deployment practices
✔ Production-grade infrastructure management
Step 3: Choose Any 3 Specialist Certifications
After successfully completing both EX280 and EX380, candidates must choose any three specialist certifications from the OpenShift track.
Available Specialist Certifications
EX316 – OpenShift Virtualization
Learn how to run and manage virtual machines within OpenShift clusters.
EX370 – OpenShift Data Foundation
Focuses on enterprise storage, persistent data, and software-defined storage solutions.
EX430 – OpenShift Advanced Cluster Security
Covers container security, compliance, vulnerability management, and threat detection.
EX336 – Automating OpenShift Virtual Machine Management
Learn how to automate VM operations and management using OpenShift technologies.
EX432 – OpenShift Advanced Cluster Management
Focuses on managing multiple OpenShift clusters from a centralized platform.
EX229 – Red Hat Certified Specialist in ROSA
Start Your OpenShift Architect Journey
At CubenSquare, we provide:
✔ Instructor-Led Training
✔ Hands-On Labs
✔ Certification Guidance
✔ Real-World OpenShift Expertise
✔ Experienced Industry Mentors
Whether you’re starting with EX280 or planning your complete RHCA journey, our experts can help you achieve your certification goals.
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