Estrella Mountain Community College

ANSWER:
The average salary for individuals with Red Hat RHCT (Red Hat Certified Technician) training and with less than one year of IT (information technology) experience, is $40,687.50*

The average salary for individuals with Red Hat RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer) training with five years of IT experience, is $95,484.38. * Top

QUESTION:
How does Red Hat certification differ from other industry certifications?

ANSWER:
Not only does Red Hat testing challenge foundational knowledge, but all the testing is hands-on and this means that companies know that possessing Red Hat certification is evidence of your ability to actually "DO THE JOB" Top

QUESTION:
How many classes do I need to take to become RHCT certified?

ANSWER:
Three of the Linux courses link directly to the Red Hat Curriculum. You can complete these courses in as little as one semester. Top

QUESTION:
Do you offer the RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer) certification track?

ANSWER:
We offer two additional advanced Linux courses that link (map) to the RHCE objectives. Red Hat currently has plans to offer RHCE Academy curriculum in the fall of 2005. Top

QUESTION:
I understand that you are the only Red Hat Academy in the Greater Phoenix Area. How does this benefit me?

ANSWER:
Red Hat is dedicated to quality education and training. They realize that if they permitted the flooding of the market place with Red Hat certified people, this would devalue the salaries and job availability. Red Hat has no plans at this time to add additional academies in the Phoenix Metro area. Top

QUESTION:
I understand that you offer an Associates Degree in Linux Networking. How will a degree benefit me?

ANSWER:
All Linux/Red Hat courses count towards an Associates Degree in Linux Networking. So, you are killing two birds with one stone this saves you time and money. Additionally we have very flexible elective classes which will support your and your company's learning needs. For example, you may wish to have additional network skills. Consequently, you can achieve a Cisco or Microsoft Certification at the same time which counts toward the Linux Degree and Certification program with no additional cost or time. Employer surveys indicate that prospective employees are most likely to have the "edge" by completing an Associates Degree. Top

QUESTION:
What Computer Knowledge or Experience Should I have Before Learning Linux?

ANSWER:
Our approach is to start from the bottom up: from the basics, to the complex. You will learn how computer hardware works and interacts with the operating system. Each basic process is scrutinized in detail, and each process learned builds to the next process. By learning and understanding Linux, these processes become very clear. The inherit nature of Linux supports critical thinking and higher learning which highly valued by any employer, but particularly in the IT industry.. If your learning style includes the "discovery method of learning", then Linux is right for you. Concepts learned in Linux become a solid foundation for other operating systems, especially Graphical User Interface (GUI) environments. Top

QUESTION:
I would like to purchase a copy of Red Hat Enterprise Advanced Server and Workstation for educational use. Does Red Hat have a program for students and faculty that offer these packages a reduced prices?

ANSWER:
Red Hat is very committed to students, and yes they have such a program. Our institution qualifies you under this program if you are a student or faculty member at Estrella Mountain Community College. You may visit Red Hat at this link and purchase these packages. Top

QUESTION:
What text books or supplies must I purchase to take Red Hat Linux classes at Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC) Red Hat Academy?

ANSWER:
All student Workbooks are included at no additional charge when you enroll in the RHCT program at EMCC. These workbooks are online for you to read and study on the Red Hat Academy site. This site is available on a 24/7 basis, so you may access your materials from anywhere you have Internet Access. Also there are no fees over and above the cost of the courses. As an example, the cost of each academy course is the same as any Microsoft or CISCO courses per semester hour. Additional, EMCC uses removable drive systems in our classrooms, and each student is issued their own dedicated hard drive for each class. These drives remain in our classrooms for your use during class or during open lab times. Top

QUESTION:
I would like to have a copy of the workbooks to read anywhere, can I purchase the workbooks for each class?

ANSWER:
Red Hat does not allow students to have electronic copies of their workbooks; however, they permit the school to print copies of the workbooks for students. These workbooks will be sold in the College Bookstore at a nominal cost. Top

QUESTION:
I would like spend more lab time practicing with Red Hat. I don't have a computer at home that I can use to practice Red Hat Linux with, how can I have additional lab time?

ANSWER:
EMCC Red Hat Academy has additional open lab time Monday thru Friday from 8:00am to 3:00pm. We also have a lab tech on duty to assist you. Top

QUESTION:

Where is your office and the Red Hat Academy located?

ANSWER:

My office is located on the second floor of the Estrella building; my office address is EST237. The Red Hat Academy currently utilizes two classrooms, EST243 and EST249. The main classroom where open labs are held is in EST243. Both classrooms are located next to each other on the second floor of the Estrella building. A directional map is located here.

* Sources: Certification Magazine

Last Updated: 3/29/06