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The Red Hat Certified Specialist in API Management EX240 exam validates your expertise in creating and maintaining enterprise APIs using Red Hat 3scale API Management - a powerful platform designed to streamline API exposure, control access, and monitor usage. Achieving this certification demonstrates your ability to efficiently manage APIs within a Red Hat OpenShift environment and positions you on the path toward earning the prestigious Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA) designation.
The EX240 exam is ideal for:
Application Developers working in DevOps roles who manage or integrate enterprise APIs using 3scale.
DevOps Engineers and System Architects responsible for API lifecycle management, security, and deployment on Red Hat platforms.
To ensure success in the EX240 exam, candidates should:
●Be familiar with testing REST APIs.
●Have completed the DO240: Cloud-native API administration with Red Hat 3scale API Management course or possess equivalent hands-on experience.
●Have foundational knowledge from DO280: Red Hat OpenShift Administration II or equivalent experience with production-grade Kubernetes environments.
●Review the official exam objectives to ensure full alignment with tested topics.
The EX240 exam focuses on your ability to manage and administer APIs across various functional domains. Here’s what you can expect:
Access Control
Account Management
Analytics and Monitoring
API Authentication
API Documentation
Billing Configuration
Developer Portal Management
Service Discovery
Product and Service Configuration
The EX240 is a hands-on, performance-based exam. Candidates must complete real-world tasks on a live system without any assistance, highlighting both practical knowledge and applied skills.
To prepare effectively, consider:
●Taking the DO240 training course from Red Hat.
●Gaining hands-on experience with 3scale and OpenShift.
●Using Red Hat’s free skills assessment to identify gaps and appropriate learning paths.
●Reviewing the full list of exam objectives on Red Hat’s website.
Earning the Red Hat Certified Specialist in API Management certification:
●Validates your ability to manage, monitor, secure, and monetize APIs.
●Equips you with real-world skills for cloud-native API lifecycle management.
●Counts toward the Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA) path, boosting your professional standing.
The EX240 exam is an excellent credential for professionals who want to master API management within the Red Hat ecosystem. Whether you are a developer integrating APIs or a DevOps engineer managing large-scale services, this certification helps prove your readiness to manage modern API infrastructures using 3scale.
