Red Hat Certified Specialist in Services Management and Automation exam price, length, validity and renewal
Red Hat · Specialty · EX358 · 240 min · valid 3 years
Exam facts
Checked Sep 25, 2026 on Red Hat's page| Length | 240 min |
|---|---|
| Format | Performance-based, hands-on practical exam |
| Valid for | 3 years |
| Renewal | Before expiry, pass the current exam again, earn another certification at the same level, or earn a higher-level certification. |
| Level | Specialty (Red Hat calls it Specialist) |
| Delivery | Remote exam, or proctored testing station or classroom at a Red Hat or partner location |
| Source | redhat.com/en/services/training/ex358-red-hat-certified-specialist-services-management-automation-examLast checked Sep 25, 2026 |
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Tests configuring and managing standard Linux services and automating their configuration; for administrators of large enterprise environments and network services. Based on RHEL 9.4 and Ansible Automation Platform 2.4.
What the official page says
- Duration: "This exam consists of a single section lasting four hours."
- Validity: "3-Year Validity : Certifications are current for 3 years from the date earned."
Certifications are current for three years and renew by retaking the exam for your highest certification, earning another certification at the same level, or earning a higher-level one; expired certifications must be earned again.
Candidates who fail their first individual exam attempt get one free retake; further attempts must be paid.
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