How to keep my RHCE status valid

[cyb3rx]

Hello everyone,

I did RHCSA in 2022 and RHCE in 2023 my RHCE is valid until 2026 I would like to maintain my RHCE status and pursue RHCA, but unfortunately I cannot afford to purchase RHLS as it is extremely expensive in Pakistan although it is relatively cheaper in India, Bangladesh and other neighboring countries, I don't know how they determine RHLS price

I don’t think I can achieve RHCA without RHLS, anyways my question is how can I keep my RHCE status active? Do I need to pass both exams again or can I take just one exam to extend my RHCE validity?

Since RHCSA exam (EX200) is relatively easier and shorter than RHCE (EX294) can I simply pass RHCSA (EX200) to renew my RHCE? Also, what happens if I take the exam after my RHCE has already expired?

Thank you in advance for your guidance

[Blue_bird · Accepted solution]

https://www.redhat.com/en/services/certification/renewal#red-hat-certified-system-administrator-rhcs...

Hope the above link will give you the answers..!

Thanks

[cyb3rx]

Thanks, so it looks like I have to pass again EX294 or some other exam but not EX200 : ( 

[Chetan_Tiwary_]

@cyb3rx RHCSA and RHCE both get extended by 3 years if you pass a specialist exam provided both are active at that time.

RHCSA cannot renew RHCE.

You need to pass RHCE again to renew it. 

[cyb3rx]

Hi, what about after expiration of my RHCE status?

[Chetan_Tiwary_]

@cyb3rx after your RHCE expiry - 

1. you must take RHCSA also if that is also expired in order to renew RHCE i.e RHCSA + RHCE is required here.

2. If RHCSA is still active - you need to only renew RHCE.

3. If you want, you can take any specialist exam - but keep in mind RHCA cert requires active RHCE.