How to join redhat academy as a student

[Muthu-23]

Hey, I want to know how I can join Red Hat Academy as a student. I’ve searched a lot on Google, but most of the courses seem to be paid. However, I’ve heard that Red Hat Academy offers free courses. The issue is that my college is not affiliated with Red Hat Academy, so I’m unsure about my eligibility.

Can anyone guide me on how to enroll in Red Hat Academy as an individual student? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

[Tracy_Baker]

1. You join the Red Hat Academy through your school - not as an individual student.

2. Red Hat Academy classes are not "free." You are paying for them when you pay your school's tuition to take the cours(es).

So, if your school isn't a Red Hat Academy the best you can do is find one that is . . . or pay Red Hat to take the classes on your own.

[TudorRaduta · Accepted solution]

@Muthu-23Hi there,

Thanks for reaching out! It’s great to see your interest in joining Red Hat Academy. I understand the confusion about the courses and eligibility, and I’d be happy to clarify.

While individual student enrollments aren’t possible directly due to how the program is set up, the process for your college or institution to join Red Hat Academy is straightforward. Here’s how it works:
1. Institution Admins Apply through the Red Hat Academy website: Red Hat Academy.
2.The application is reviewed and approved based on the eligibility criteria by @ShirishVPandey , the Red Hat Academy Lead for your country.
3.Once approved, your school becomes a Red Hat Academy and gains access to the program.
4.Instructors at your school can then set up courses and enroll students. These could be instructor-led or self-paced courses.

What you can do: reach out to your Computer Science professor, Department Chair, or Head of Department (HOD) and present this opportunity to them. If they’re interested, we can connect them with @ShirishVPandey  to take things forward.

Enjoy the learning, and I hope this helps get you on the right path!