Global linux provider Red Hat has signed Aptech as its training partner in India and the latter's SSI Education will now offer Red Hat's training programmes and certifications across the country.

SSI Education, which is now Red Hat's largest training partner in India, will offer all its courses from basic linux administration skills to sepcific areas of expertise, a joint Red Hat-SSI release said.

"Given SSI Education's experience and expertise in providing quality training across the country, they are in a strategic position to address the growing demand for Red Hat's Training and Certification programmes in India," Javed Tapia, Red Hat India director said.