Red Hat Training in South Africa
CRS is an authorized Red Hat Training Partner and the 2023 Red Hat Training Reseller Impact Award winner for MEA — delivering RHEL, OpenShift, Ansible & AI courses across Africa and North America.
2023 Award Winner
Red Hat Training Reseller Impact of the Year — MEA region
Authorized Partner
Officially authorized to deliver the full Red Hat curriculum
South Africa & Pan-Africa
Headquartered in Centurion — delivering across 28+ countries
Certified Instructors
Official Red Hat courseware delivered by certified instructors
Training Delivery Formats
Red Hat training through CRS is available in three formats starting January 2026 — choose based on your team's schedule, learning style, and budget.
Private or open-enrollment courses with a live instructor. Available on-site at your premises (in-person or virtual). Three formats:
- Private OnSite-Virtual — one course, private, virtual
- Private OnSite-Venue — one course, private, in-person
- Open Enrollment — in-person public schedule
The ideal single-course solution: self-paced + one live virtual session + labs + exam. Everything you need in one 12-month subscription.
- 365 days self-paced content + video
- 100 hours hands-on labs
- 1 live virtual instructor session
- 1 exam + free retake included
Flexible on-demand access to Red Hat training content. No fixed schedule — learn at your own pace with full lab access.
- RHLS Standard (LS220) — all courses, 12 months
- RHLS Premium (LS520) — all courses + live VT sessions
- Exam vouchers included
- Materials, video, labs & SME support
Red Hat Learning Subscription Tiers
The RHLS is Red Hat's all-in-one blended learning platform. Choose the tier that fits your team's scope.
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RHLS Course
One course, one focus
- Single Red Hat course
- 365 days access
- 100 hours hands-on labs
- 1 exam + 1 free retake
- Self-paced + live virtual session
- Live virtual session calendar
- Exam readiness tools
- Expert chat support
LS220
RHLS Standard
All courses, self-paced
- All Red Hat online courses
- 365 days access
- 400 hours hands-on labs
- 5 certification exams + 5 retakes
- Self-paced access
- Materials, video & labs
- Exam readiness tools
- Expert chat support
LS520
RHLS Premium
All courses + live instruction
- All Red Hat online courses
- 365 days access
- 400 hours hands-on labs
- 5 certification exams + 5 retakes
- Instructor-led live virtual sessions
- Live virtual session dedicated calendar
- Materials, video & labs
- Expert chat + technical chat
Why Choose the Red Hat Learning Subscription?
The RHLS goes beyond training — it's a real-time performance support tool your team can use on the job, every day.
Accessible Anytime, Anywhere
Deployable whenever and wherever you need it — no travel, no fixed classroom schedule.
On-the-Job Utility
Can be used directly at work as needed, not just during dedicated study time.
Beyond Training — A Problem Solver
Serves as a real-time solution provider, not just a learning tool. Watch a video, test in a lab, then consult an expert.
Expert Access
Direct 1-on-1 sessions with Red Hat trainers for specific technical challenges.
Hands-On Labs Included
100–400 hours of sandboxed lab time — test actions safely before going live in production.
Exam Vouchers Included
Certification exam vouchers with free retakes — no separate exam purchase required.
No Backlog Stress
Avoid the heavy workload that accumulates when returning from traditional off-site training.
Cost-Efficient
Zero travel expenses. Teams across Africa can train without sending staff overseas.
Red Hat Training Curriculum
Over 90% of Red Hat courses fall across three product families: RHEL, Ansible Automation Platform, and OpenShift. Here are the most common learning paths delivered through CRS.
Linux Engineer — Foundational
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Audience: New to Linux administration
Focus: Infrastructure provisioning, installation & management
RH024 — Red Hat Enterprise Linux Technical Overview
RH124 — Red Hat System Administration I
RH134 — Red Hat System Administration II
RH199 — RHCSA Rapid Track Course
EX200 — Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
Automation Engineer
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
Audience: Experienced Linux administrator or RHCSA
Focus: Infrastructure scalability, ongoing operations & Ansible Automation
DO007 — Ansible Basics: Automation Technical Overview
AU294 — Red Hat Linux Automation with Ansible
EX294 — Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
AU374 — Developing Advanced Automation with Red Hat Ansible
EX374 — Specialist in Developing Automation with Ansible
AU467 — Managing Enterprise Automation with Ansible
EX467 — Specialist in Managing Automation with Ansible
OpenShift Administration — Foundation
Red Hat OpenShift
Audience: New to OpenShift / Kubernetes with container fundamentals
Focus: OpenShift fundamentals & administration
DO080 — Containers, Kubernetes & Red Hat OpenShift Technical Overview
DO180 — Red Hat OpenShift Administration I: Operating a Production Cluster
DO280 — Red Hat OpenShift Administration II: Configuring a Production Cluster
EX280 — Red Hat Certified OpenShift Administrator
OpenShift Developer — Foundation
Red Hat OpenShift
Audience: Building monolithic apps with some RHCSA skills
Focus: Container basics, application design & microservices
DO080 — Containers, Kubernetes & Red Hat OpenShift Technical Overview
DO092 — Developing Cloud-Native Apps with Microservices Architectures Overview
DO188 — Red Hat OpenShift Development I: Introduction to Containers with Podman
EX188 — Red Hat Certified Specialist in Containers
DO288 — Red Hat OpenShift Development II: Containerizing Applications
EX288 — Red Hat Certified OpenShift Application Developer
Red Hat OpenShift AI
Red Hat OpenShift AI
Audience: Data scientists, AI practitioners, MLOps engineers & developers
Focus: AI/ML on OpenShift — model development, deployment & automation
AI067 — Red Hat OpenShift AI Technical Overview (Free)
AI267 — Developing & Deploying AI/ML Applications on Red Hat OpenShift AI (3-day ILT)
EX267 — Red Hat OpenShift AI Specialist Certification Exam
Why Choose CRS for Red Hat Training?
As an authorized Red Hat Training Partner and 2023 award winner for the MEA region, CRS brings more than course delivery — we bring expertise, reach, and commitment.
Award-Winning Partner
Named Red Hat Training Reseller Impact of the Year 2023 for the Middle East, Turkey & Africa region — the only South African partner to receive this recognition.
Authorized Red Hat Partner
CRS is officially authorized to deliver the full Red Hat training curriculum. Learners receive industry-recognized Red Hat credentials on completion.
Local South African Support
CRS is headquartered in Centurion, Gauteng. Our training consultants understand the South African enterprise market and provide local support.
Full Red Hat Curriculum
From RHEL fundamentals to advanced OpenShift Administration, Ansible Automation, and OpenShift AI — all major Red Hat learning paths available through CRS.
Flexible Delivery Options
ILT (virtual or on-site), Red Hat Learning Subscription (blended), and self-paced options. CRS matches the format to your team's needs.
Pan-African Reach
CRS delivers Red Hat training across 28+ African countries — Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Uganda, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and more — virtually and on-site.
Red Hat Training South Africa — FAQs
Is CRS an authorized Red Hat Training Partner in South Africa?
Yes. Cyber Retaliator Solutions (CRS) is an authorized Red Hat Training Partner, certified to deliver Red Hat training across South Africa and Africa. CRS was named Red Hat Training Reseller Impact of the Year 2023 for the Middle East, Turkey & Africa region — a distinction held by only one South African partner.
What Red Hat training courses are available through CRS?
CRS delivers the full Red Hat training catalogue across three main product families: Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform, and Red Hat OpenShift. This includes foundational to advanced learning paths, certification prep (RHCSA, RHCE), and specialist tracks including OpenShift Administration, OpenShift Developer, and Red Hat OpenShift AI (AI267, EX267). Training is available via ILT, Red Hat Learning Subscription (RHLS), and self-paced formats.
What is the Red Hat Learning Subscription (RHLS)?
The Red Hat Learning Subscription (RHLS) is an all-in-one blended learning solution that combines self-paced online content, instructor-led virtual sessions, hands-on labs, certification exam vouchers, and expert chat support — all in a 12-month subscription. CRS offers all RHLS tiers: RHLS Course (single course), RHLS Standard (all courses, self-paced), and RHLS Premium (all courses + live instruction).
What Red Hat certifications can I achieve through CRS?
CRS training prepares learners for industry-recognized Red Hat certifications including: RHCSA (Red Hat Certified System Administrator, EX200), RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer, EX294), Red Hat Certified OpenShift Administrator (EX280), Red Hat Certified OpenShift Application Developer (EX288), Red Hat Certified Specialist in Containers (EX188), Red Hat OpenShift AI Specialist (EX267), and Red Hat Certified Specialist in Developing Automation with Ansible (EX374).
Where does CRS deliver Red Hat training in South Africa?
CRS delivers Red Hat training virtually (online, instructor-led) to learners anywhere in South Africa, including Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, and Port Elizabeth. On-site delivery is available at client premises. CRS also delivers Red Hat training across 28+ African countries including Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Uganda, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and Zambia.
Which RHLS tier is right for my team?
Choose RHLS Course if your team needs to master one specific Red Hat course with live virtual instruction and a certification exam included. Choose RHLS Standard if your team needs flexible access to the full Red Hat catalogue for self-paced study. Choose RHLS Premium if your team needs the full catalogue plus access to instructor-led live virtual sessions for multiple courses. CRS training consultants can help you select the best tier for your team's goals and budget.
Can CRS deliver Red Hat OpenShift or AI training in Africa?
Yes. CRS delivers Red Hat OpenShift training (DO180, DO280, EX280 and the full OpenShift Developer path) and Red Hat OpenShift AI training (AI067, AI267, EX267) virtually across Africa. These courses are in high demand for organizations modernizing infrastructure with containers and building AI/ML workloads on OpenShift.
Ready to Start Red Hat Training?
Speak to a CRS Red Hat training consultant today. We'll recommend the right learning path and RHLS tier for your team and provide a tailored quote.