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Linux-Plus’s Red Hat Educational Services........................................................... 3
1.1 Red Hat- Linux-Plus’ Training Centre in Egypt ................................................... 3 1.2 Learning Solutions .................................................................................................. 3 1.2.1 On-Site Training ....................................................................................3 1.2.2 Custom Training ....................................................................................4 1.2.3 Courseware and Training Kits ..................................................................4 2. Red Hat Certification Programs.............................................................................. 4 2.1 Overview................................................................................................................. 4 2.2 Red Hat Certification Programmes Details............................................................. 5 2.2.1 RHCT Curriculum Tracks......................................................................5 2.2.2 RHCE Curriculum Tracks......................................................................6 2.2.3 The RHCT Certificate............................................................................6 2.2.4 The RHCT Certificate............................................................................6 2.3 Goal of RHCT Certification.................................................................................... 7 2.4 Meaning of RHCT and RHCE Certifications ......................................................... 7 2.5 Certification Lab Exams ......................................................................................... 8 2.5.1 The RHCT Certification Lab Exam.......................................................8 2.5.2 The RHCE Certification Lab Exam.......................................................8 2.6 RHCT / RHCE Certificates..................................................................................... 8 2.7 Certification in the context of professionalism....................................................... 8 3. Red Training Curriculum ........................................................................................ 9 3.1 RH033 - Red Hat Linux Essentials......................................................................... 9 3.2 RH131 - Red Hat Linux System Administration.................................................. 10 3.3 RH253 - Red Hat Networking & Security Administration................................... 11 4. Red Hat Certification Exams............................................................................. 12 4.1 RH202 - RHCT Exam........................................................................................... 12 4.2 RH301 RHCE Rapid Track Course Outline ......................................................... 13 4.2 RH302 RHCE Lab Exam...................................................................................... 15
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Linux-Plus’s Red Hat Educational Services
Red Hat- Linux-Plus’ Training Centre in Egypt
Linux-Plus Information Systems L.L.C is the Red Hat Certified Training Partner for Egypt. The Linux-Plus Training Centre is the Red Hat Certified Training, Certification and Red Hat Global Learning Services for Egypt. Linux-Plus has established a very prestigious and professional training centre that occupies 500 square meters in Saray El-Maadi Tower Office Building, Cornich El-Nil in Maadi area. This World-Class Training Centre is equipped and furnished according to Red Hat Inc. standard that conforms to the highest international standards for professional training and education centers. The class rooms are equipped with up-to-date computer systems for each student. The computer systems exceed the requirements recommended by Red Hat in terms of technology and power. Linux-Plus is proud to provide in Egypt the leading Red Hat training and certification programs on Linux, open source software and tools. Linux-Plus offers World-Class Training Courses cover the complete curriculum of Red Hat Training and Certification Programs. These courses are delivered by very professional training instructors who have been certified as Red Hat Certified Engineer's (RHCE's). Education consulting services from Linux-Plus help you successfully plan deploy and manage learning solutions with the right blend of best-in-class content. We deliver a range of specific services carefully designed to optimize your learning solutions in different Open Source and Linux aspects. The training Centre includes the "Red Hat Certification Central" where all RHCT & RHCE lab exams take place. For more information, please see our web site: http://www.linux-plus.com
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Learning Solutions
Linux-Plus offers the most up-to-date, complete program for Open Source Technology and Linux Operating System. Our Learning Solutions include also the on-site and custom training options for enterprise computing workgroups and IT engineers. 1.2.1 On-Site Training
Red Hat recommends on-site training when a customer has at least 8 employees who fit the prerequisites and audience profile for a particular course. On-site training requires a suitable training venue. We recommend one workstation per student, and a maximum of 12 students.
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Our technical staff will assist the customer's technical staff prior to arrival on-site to ensure the training venue is prepared to run Red Hat Linux and Red Hat courses. In addition to expert tuition from one of our experienced instructors, on-site training includes Red Hat courseware; Red Hat Linux OS; all student manuals, handouts, documentation, labs, and supporting documentation. However, in all cases, the Red Hat Certification Lab Exams have to take place at our ‘Red Hat Certification Central’ in Cairo, which is the approved Centre for running all Lab Exams.
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Custom Training
One of the great things about Linux-based solutions for internet, web, and ecommerce is that the low licensing costs of open source software free up budgeted funds so that you can invest in your most valuable resource: your people. And the best way to invest in your people is to provide them with high quality training and certification. That way they get the skills and competencies they need to keep your organization successful. Investing in Red Hat training and certification insures that your IT staff is ready for serious Linux deployments. It also insures that your company will realize the full value of Linux-based solutions. We can help you identify who in your IT staff requires training, and precisely what level of training. Our Red Hat Global Learning Services consultants are available to help you assess your team's readiness for Linux, and then craft a custom Corporate Training Plan to meet your group's needs. 1.2.3 Courseware and Training Kits
Each course attendee receives the following courseware kit: • • • Complete Red Hat Original Course Materials. Course Attendance Certificate from Red Hat Europe. Attendees who pass the 'Red Hat Certified Technician' (RHCT) and the ‘Red Hat Certified Engineer’ (RHCE) Lab Exams receive their RHCT / RHCE certificates directly from Red Hat Inc. headquarters in the United States of America.
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Red Hat Certification Programs
Overview
RHCT & RHCE are performance-based tests that measure the actual competency on live systems. Other training programs teach students to answer multiple choice questions instead of how to perform on real-world systems. Red Hat training and testing focuses on practical hands-on skills. No wonder Red Hat's Certification Programs have been called the "crown jewel" of Linux certifications! And a recent Independent Survey ranked them the highest quality training and certifications in IT!
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RHCT is an ideal administrator level credential for persons supporting Linux systems throughout the organization. RHCT is also a very good choice for those transitioning to Linux from UNIX OS, or who want to prove their competencies with RHCT, one of the ten hottest certifications in the IT industry. RHCT tests a technical-specific subset of the skills of Red Hat Linux operating System:
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RHCT’s will typically test the administration skills and the essential knowledge required for a professional Linux administrator. RHCT tests the diagnostics and troubleshooting skills on Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
Red Hat also offers courses that focus on specific areas of expertise, such as ebusiness, security and embedded technologies. All courses are designed to create a basis for further development and real-world practice. Good training can provide a foundation; the participant must do the rest. As an alternative to classroom-based training, Red Hat offers an extensive set of online courses. Our audience focus is the IT professional: technical support, system administrator, network administrator, system engineer, web engineer, and developer. Our technical focus is on the skills and competencies required to manage Linux servers and systems for mission-critical commercial and business roles, including: internet server, web server, database server, MTA server, ISP, DNS server, firewalls, web proxies, file and print server, departmental server, technical workstations, and development platform.
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Red Hat Certification Programmes Details
RHCT Curriculum Tracks
The Standard Track consists of 2 courses - RH033, RH131- and is aimed at persons who need review of key concepts or who are new to both UNIX and Linux. • • RH033 targets IT professionals with no prior UNIX or Linux experience, and covers all skills to prepare for RH131, including shell and command line essentials. RH131 is designed for those wanting to prepare to be productive users and / or developers on Linux / UNIX working environments. You'll learn all the skills required to manage a Linux workstation and attach it to a corporate network, including configuration of client-side network services. Prerequisites include networking fundamentals and internetworking with TCP/IP, widely available from reputable training vendors or through self-study. RH202 is the standard RHCT Exam; the certification exam consists of two parts conducted in a half-day session. The two sections of the exam are performance-based, meaning that candidates must perform tasks on a live system, rather than answering multiple-choice questions.
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2.2.2
RHCE Curriculum Tracks
There are two RHCE Program curriculum tracks: Rapid and Standard. The RH301 RHCE Rapid Track course is aimed at those who already possess significant systems administration experience and knowledge in a UNIX or Linux environment, and who desire to become certified at the level indicated above. Good candidates for RHCE consist of individuals who fit the following profiles:
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Experienced UNIX systems administrators and UNIX system engineers Experienced UNIX or Linux network engineers, NOC and ISP technical staffers Experienced Linux systems administrators and engineers Other UNIX and/or Linux power-users who may want focused training and certification on Red Hat Enterprise Linux
The Standard Track consists of 3 courses - RH033, RH131, RH253 - and is aimed at persons who need more review of key concepts or who are new to both UNIX and Linux.
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RH033 targets IT professionals with no prior UNIX or Linux experience, and covers skills to prepare for RH131, including shell and command line essentials. RH131 is designed for those wanting to prepare for professional responsibilities as a Linux systems administrator at the Technician level. You'll learn all the skills required to manage a Linux workstation and attach it to a corporate network, including configuration of clientside network services. Prerequisites include networking fundamentals and internetworking with TCP/IP, widely available from reputable training vendors or through self-study. RH253 is designed for those who desire to build skills at configuring and administering a Red Hat Linux server running key enterprise network services and security. Prerequisites include RH131 or equivalent skills.
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The RHCT Certificate
The RHCT Certificate is granted upon passing the RHCT Exam, a performancebased test on live equipment that measures actual competencies at system administration, including installation and configuration of a Red Hat Linux system and attaching it to a live network running network services. The RHCT certificate may also be granted to those who take the RHCE Exam and pass all RHCT-specific competencies. 2.2.4 The RHCT Certificate
The RHCE certificate is designed to fit in a specific place within the computer industry spectrum of UNIX/Linux user levels. The RHCE Certificate is granted upon passing the RHCE Exam, a performance-based test on live equipment that measures actual competencies at server system administration, setup of networking services, and network security, and diagnostics and troubleshooting. The RHCE Lab Exam is through RH302 RHCE Exam (1-day). RH301 consists of 4 days of intensive training,
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emphasizing hands-on lab workshops with realistic configuration and administration tasks using Red Hat Linux.
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Goal of RHCT Certification
The primary goal of RHCE and RHCT certification is to meet the demand of individuals and employers for useful metrics of individual skills and competencies with Red Hat Linux, the largest-selling distribution of Linux. The RHCE Program provides performance based certification at two critical job role levels: Technician (RHCT) and Engineer (RHCE). RHCE and/or RHCT may be required for selected personnel employed at Red Hat channel partners, IHVs, ISVs, OEMs, and other partners, to provide meaningful assurance of standards. RHCT and RHCE are required for personnel employed at different companies, which use Linux working environment to provide meaningful assurance of standards
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Meaning of RHCT and RHCE Certifications
RHCE or RHCT certification serve as a metric (hopefully one of many) of use to both individuals and employers to assess individual preparation and competency for key job roles involving Red Hat Linux computing. (a) RHCE certification indicates that the person has passed a realistic performancebased lab exam that tests his/her ability to: install and configure Red Hat Linux; understand limitations of hardware; configure basic networking and file systems for a network; configure the X Window System; perform essential Red Hat Linux system administration; configure basic security for a network server; set up and manage common enterprise networking (IP) services for the organization, carry out server diagnostics and troubleshooting. The readiness objective of RHCE is to assure standard level of systems and network administration skills so that a person is "ready from a technical point of view for professional responsibilities in setting up, configuring, and managing a Red Hat Linux server running common enterprise networking services and security." (b) RHCT certification indicates that the person has passed a realistic performancebased lab exam that tests his/her ability to: install and configure Red Hat Linux; understand limitations of hardware; configure basic networking and file systems for a single system attached to a network; configure the X Window System; perform essential Red Hat Linux system administration; configure basic host security, set up client-side networking services required to attach to a production network, and carry out basic diagnostics and troubleshooting. The readiness objective of RHCT is to assure a minimum level of systems administration skills so that a person is "ready from a technical point of view for professional responsibilities in installing, configuring, attaching, and supporting Red Hat Linux systems on an existing production network."
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Certification Lab Exams
The RHCT Certification Lab Exam
The RHCT certificate requires passing the RHCT Certification Lab Exam. The RHCT Certification Lab Exam will be composed of two elements: a diagnostics and troubleshooting lab (1 hour), and system install configuration, and attachment to network (2 hours). RHCT is thus entirely performance based, with no multiple choice components. RHCT presents realistic problems that require planning, diagnosis, and development of complete solutions. Fair game for the Certification Lab Exam consists of: RH033, prerequisites for RH131 including Networking Fundamentals and Internetworking with TCP/IP, plus everything covered in the RH131 curriculum. The exam is closed book; no notes. 2.5.2 The RHCE Certification Lab Exam
The RHCE certificate requires passing the RHCE Certification Lab Exam. The RHCE Certification Lab Exam is composed of two elements: a server install and network services configuration lab (3 hours) and a troubleshooting and maintenance lab (2 1/2 hours). The two performance based parts of the Lab Exam present realistic problems that require planning, diagnosis, and development of complete solutions. Fair game for the Certification Lab Exam consists of: the prerequisites for RHCE, plus everything covered in the RHCE curriculum and prerequisites. The exam is closed book; no notes.
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RHCT / RHCE Certificates
The RHCT and RHCE exams are pass or non-pass. Official notification of PASS or DID NOT PASS is sent via email within 3 business days of the RHCT / RHCE Exams. Individuals who complete all training elements but do not pass the Exam will receive a Certificate of Achievement. Individuals who complete all training and pass the Certification Lab Exam will receive in addition a Red Hat Certified Technician certificate or a Red Hat Certified Engineer certificate. RHCT / RHCE certificates will be sent by email from Red Hat HQ in USA within 8-10 weeks. All certificates will mention the specific release of Linux.
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Certification in the context of professionalism
Becoming a successful technician or engineer requires years of experience in heterogeneous, networked computing environments, coping with day-to-day issues, and developing best practices. This kind of experience does not result from taking one course or exam, but it can be measured during training and in a certification exam, especially if these are administered using hands-on exercises in a lab. That's why the RHCT exam and RHCE exam are lab-based, performance-based practical exams. Red Hat is benchmarking the RHCT / RHCE certificates to be useful metrics for measuring experience, skill, and competency with Red Hat Linux, and for demonstrating preparedness for professional responsibilities at two critical levels of Red Hat Linux systems administration and networking & security administration in case of RHCE.
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Red Training Curriculum
RH033 - Red Hat Linux Essentials
New! Updated for Red Hat Enterprise V 3.0!
This course teaches the important essentials of a Linux environment and prepares for the future role as a professional Linux user, system administrator, and developer. The course focuses on the use of the command line interface and its essential commands that a crucial for an administrator or system engineer.
Goal:
To be a professional Red Hat Linux user who can be productive in using and customizing a Linux system for common command line processes and desktop productivity roles.
Audience:
Users who are interested to get good knowledge about Red Hat Linux, and gain insight about the core Linux system structure & utilities, and users who want to develop and practice the basic skills to use and control their own Red Hat Linux system.
Course Objective
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Understand the Linux file system Perform common file maintenance tasks Use and customize the GNOME interface Issue essential Linux commands from the command line Perform common tasks using the GNOME GUI Open, edit, and save text documents using the vi editor File access permissions Launch applications from command line and GNOME interface Printing commands and utilities Customize X Window System Regular expression pattern matching and I/O redirection Copy files to and from a floppy diskette Install, upgrade, delete, and query packages on your system Network utilities for the user Power user utilities
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RH131 - Red Hat Linux System Administration
New! Updated for Red Hat Enterprise V 3.0!
For users of Linux (or UNIX) who want to build professional skills in systems administration on Red Hat Linux, to a level where they can perform the different administration tasks on the system. See complete details below.
Goal:
To be a professional Linux user, administrator, developer who can perform system administration tasks to a level where he/she can install, configure, and attach a new workstation / server to an existing network.
Audience:
Linux or UNIX users, who understand the Red Hat Linux essentials, that desire further technical training to begin the process of becoming a professional system administrator.
Prerequisites
RH033 Red Hat Linux Essentials or equivalent experience with Red Hat Linux
Course Objectives
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Install Red Hat Linux interactively and with Kickstart Control common system hardware Create and maintain the Linux filesystem Configure an NFS client and autofs Understand system and service initialization Perform user and group administration Integrate a workstation with an existing network running common network services Configure a workstation as a client to NIS, DNS, and DHCP services Administer the Linux printing subsystem Automate tasks with at, cron, and anacron Maintain and interpret system logs Back up filesystems to tape and tar archive Install, update, query and remove software packages with RPM Configure, compile and install the Linux kernel Configure the X Window System and the GNOME desktop environment Perform basic performance, memory, and process management Configure basic host security Perform basic troubleshooting
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RH253 - Red Hat Networking & Security Administration
In this course you will learn how to configure common Red Hat Linux network services. Network and local security tasks are also topics of this advanced course.
Goal:
To be a professional system administrator who can setup a Red Hat Linux server and configure all the common Linux network and security services.
Audience:
Linux or UNIX system administrators who already have some real-world experience with Red Hat Linux systems administration and want to build professional skills in networking services and security and who want to build skills at configuring common network services and security administration using Red Hat Linux.
Prerequisites
RH033 Red Hat Linux Essentials or equivalent experience with Red Hat Linux; RH131
Red Hat Linux System Administration or equivalent experience with Red Hat Linux LAN/WAN fundamentals or equivalent; internetworking with TCP/IP or equivalent .
Course Objectives Networking services on Red Hat Linux - server-side setup, configuration, and basic administration of common networking services:
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Security administration using Red Hat Linux
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DNS NIS Apache SMB DHCP Sendmail FTP Other common services: tftp, pppd, proxy Miscellaneous topics
Introduction to security Developing a security policy Preparation Local security Files and filesystem security Password security Kernel security Basic elements of a firewall Red Hat Linux-based security tools Responding to a break-in attempt Security sources and methods Overview of OSS security tools Secure Shell
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Red Hat Certification Exams RH202 - RHCT Exam
Prospective enrollees in RH202 should consider taking RH033, Red Hat Linux Essentials, and RH131 in preparation for the exam. Candidates are also advised that real-world system administration experience is an important aspect of preparation for the exam, and that study without such experience is unlikely to result in success. The certification exam consists of two parts conducted in a half-day session. The two sections of the exam are performance-based, meaning that candidates must perform tasks on a live system, rather than answering multiple-choice questions. Section I of the exam consists of a four-problem troubleshooting exercise and lasts one hour. Section II consists of a two hour installation and configuration exercise. Candidates will be emailed exam results within three business days following the exam. Goal: A Linux system administrator who has proven competency by passing the RHCT Exam, a realistic performance-based lab exam that tests his/her actual ability to install, configure, and attach a new Red Hat Linux system to an existing production network. Audience: The audience for RH202 includes the following:
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People who have taken multiple-choice Linux certifications and wish to add a performance-based certification to their credentials Linux Systems Administrators People who have taken the RH301 Red Hat Linux Rapid Track course who might not be ready to undertake the RHCE, but believe they are prepared to take the RHCT Experienced Linux and Unix system administrators. People working for OEM's that factory-install Red Hat Linux
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RH301 RHCE Rapid Track Course Outline
The following is an outline of the skills and knowledge represented in the training elements (four days) of the Red Hat RHCE Rapid Track course. The RHCE training elements and Certification Lab Exam will also review and test on certain prerequisites for the course. The prerequisites for the RHCE course are outlined in a separate document, which should be carefully reviewed by anyone planning to attend an RHCE course.
The RHCE Rapid Track course is challenging! Participants arriving without the prerequisites will make less than optimal progress in the training (4 days) and will be unlikely to pass the RHCE Certification Lab Exam (RH302).
The Red Hat Certified Engineer course is designed for UNIX- and Linux-experienced users, networking specialists, and system administrators. This 4-day course provides intensive hands-on training on Red Hat Linux to help you to get prepared for the RHCE Certification Lab Exam (RH302) The course features: 4 days intensive fast-track training on Red Hat Linux Hands-on labs, exercises, and daily quizzes Student materials, study aids, handouts
Goal:
A system administrator who has been trained and then tested by means of the RHCE Exam, a realistic performance-based lab exam that tests the delegate's actual ability to: • • • • • • • • install and configure Red Hat Linux understand limitations of hardware configure basic networking and file systems configure the X Window System configure basic security set up common network (IP) services carry out basic diagnostics and troubleshooting, perform essential Red Hat Linux system administration.
Audience:
UNIX or Linux system administrators who have significant real-world experience with UNIX or Linux systems administration and some experience setting up key networking services such as HTTP, DNS, NIS, DHCP, and who want a fast-track course to prepare for the RHCE Exam.
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Prerequisites:
RH033, RH131, RH253 or equivalent experience with UNIX; LAN/WAN fundamentals Internet working with TCP/IP, knowledge or experience setting up NFS, HTTP, DNS, FTP, NIS, DHCP, and other networking services, and security. The prerequisites are important! Participants arriving without a large portion of these prerequisites will make less than optimal progress in the training and will be unlikely to pass the certification exam. Please do not sign up for RH301 unless you are experienced with systems administration or are a power user in UNIX / Linux environments. If you need training on the above prerequisites, please see the other Red Hat courses available.
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4.2
RH302 RHCE Lab Exam
Prospective enrollees in RH302 should consider taking the necessary Red Hat's RHCE courses in preparation for the exam. Candidates are also advised that real-world system administration experience is an important aspect of preparation for the exam, and that study without such experience is unlikely to result in success. 4.2.1 Exam Requirements under Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3:
Under Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3, the certification exam consists of two parts conducted in a single day. The exam is performance-based, meaning that candidates must perform tasks on a live system, rather than answering questions about how one might perform those tasks. The two parts of the RHCE Exam consist of: Section I: Troubleshooting and System Maintenance (2.5 hours) Section II: Installation and Configuration (3 hours) In order to pass the Red Hat Certified Engineer exam under Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 you must meet all of the following requirements: a score of 80 or higher on Section I, consisting of five compulsory and five optional problems; • • • successful completion of the five Section I compulsory troubleshooting problems within one hour of that section's start time; 70 percent or more on the RHCT-level skills in Section II; 70 percent or more on the RHCE-level skills in Section II.
These last two requirements enable RHCEs to demonstrate that they possess both RHCT-level and RHCE-level skills, as well as enabling a person who only has RHCT level skills to earn RHCT if they pass the required competencies.
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