OpenShift Platform Administration

AIU.ac Verdict: Ideal for ops engineers and platform architects needing rapid OpenShift competency before certification attempts. The 97-minute format is punchy but assumes solid Kubernetes fundamentals—newcomers to containers should build that foundation first.

What This Course Covers

The course covers core OpenShift administration workflows: cluster configuration, user and role-based access control (RBAC), resource management, and operational troubleshooting. You’ll work through hands-on scenarios in Pluralsight’s sandbox environment, tackling real deployment challenges and security hardening tasks that appear directly in the Red Hat exam.

Andrei Balint structures content around platform lifecycle management—from initial cluster setup through day-two operations. Expect deep dives into networking policies, storage provisioning, monitoring integration, and multi-tenant isolation patterns. The practical labs ensure you can execute these tasks under exam conditions without hesitation.

Who Is This Course For?

Ideal for:

DevOps and platform engineers: Preparing for Red Hat Certified Specialist certification or managing production OpenShift clusters. This course directly aligns with exam domains.
Kubernetes operators seeking specialisation: Already comfortable with container orchestration but need OpenShift-specific administration patterns and Red Hat tooling expertise.
Infrastructure architects evaluating OpenShift: Need hands-on familiarity with platform capabilities before recommending or deploying at enterprise scale.

May not suit:

Container beginners: Course assumes working knowledge of Kubernetes concepts, YAML syntax, and container networking. Start with foundational Kubernetes courses first.
Developers seeking application deployment only: This targets platform administration, not application development workflows. Developer-focused OpenShift courses cover different ground.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does this Red Hat Certified Specialist course take?

The core content is 1 hour 37 minutes. However, expect 2–3 hours total when including hands-on lab exercises and revision before certification attempts.

Will this course prepare me for the Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration exam?

Yes—Andrei Balint structures the course directly around exam objectives. It covers the platform administration domain comprehensively, though supplementing with official Red Hat documentation and practice exams is recommended for exam confidence.

What Kubernetes experience do I need beforehand?

You should be comfortable with core Kubernetes concepts (pods, deployments, services, namespaces) and basic kubectl commands. If you’re new to Kubernetes, complete a foundational course first.

Can I access hands-on labs, or is this video-only?

Pluralsight includes interactive sandbox labs throughout the course. You’ll execute real OpenShift administration tasks in a live environment, not just watch demonstrations.

Course by Andrei Balint on Pluralsight. Duration: 1h 37m. Last verified by AIU.ac: March 2026.