Demonstrate Your Virtualization Expertise
Gain the in-depth skills and industry-recognized certification on VMware technology today! The VMware Certified Professional and VMware Certified Design Expert programs are designed for technical individuals -- partners, end-users, resellers, and consultants - who want to demonstrate their expertise in virtual infrastructure and increase their potential for career advancement.
We offer certification on the current version of our software: VMware vSphere 4/vCenter Server 4
Participation in a VMware authorized training class is REQUIRED for VCP certification. Candidates who take the VCP exam without a class will NOT be certified or confirmed by VMware. Authorized courses are listed on the Education Services portal of this website. If a class is NOT listed there it is not authorized.
2nd Shot Opportunity/Upgrade Your VMware Certification - Become a VCP4!
VMware is allowing participating candidates who fail a VMware Certified Professional on vSphere 4 exam (exam code – VCP410) to have a free re-take. Visit www.PearsonVUE.com/VMware/Upgrade for more details.
Click Here to enroll in the 2nd Shot/Upgrade Program. Enrollment is free. The required voucher for registration with Pearson VUE will be sent via email on the date indicated during enrollment. Those who have not met the requirements for VCP4 (see below) are not eligible for this program.
VMware Certified Professional on vSphere™ 4
With the launch of vSphere™ 4, a new certification is available.
- If you are NEW to VMware
- Attend the VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage course OR attend the VMware vSphere 4: Fast Track (available in Q4)
- Take and pass the VCP4 exam
- If you are currently a VCP3
- Take and pass the VCP4 exam. This option will only be available until December 31, 2009. The What's New class is strongly recommended. Beginning in 2010, VCP3s must attend the VMware vSphere 4: What’s New two day, instructor-led class in order to upgrade.
- If you are currently a VCP2
- Take and pass the VCP on VMware Infrastructure 3 exam
- Take and pass the VCP4 Exam. This option will only be available until December 31, 2009. Beginning in 2010, VCP3s must attend the VMware vSphere: What’s New class in order to upgrade.
- Beginning in 2010, VCP2s who have not upgraded will be required to attend the VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage or VMware vSphere: Fast Track course
- If you are not a VCP3, but have attended one of the prerequisite classes (VI3: Install & Configure; VI3: Deploy Secure & Analyze; or VI3: Fast Track).
- Take and pass the VCP3 exam OR attend the VMware vSphere4: What’s New course.
- Take and pass the VCP4 Exam.
How to become a VMware Certified Professional (VI3)
Becoming a VMware Certified Professional is a straightforward, three-step process:
- Participate in a VMware authorized
course that is instructor-led to learn best practices and gain hands-on experience. The
accepted courses are:
- VMware Infrastructure 3: Install and Configure V3.5
- VMware Infrastructure 3: Deploy, Secure and Analyze V3.5
- VMware Infrastructure 3: Fast Track V3.5
- Gain hands-on experience with VMware. Individuals who do not have the hands on experience find it very difficult to pass the exam.
- Enroll and pass the certification exam. To register to take the VMware Certified Professional examination please contact Pearson VUE, a third-party testing center at www.pearsonvue.com/vmware
- Demonstrate your VMware software technical expertise to employers and customers
- Increase your potential for career advancement
- Use the VMware Certified Professional logo on your business card or website
- Receive a complimentary license for VMware Workstation for Windows or Linux
How to become a VMware Certified Design Expert (VI3)
There are four core validation components to achieve VCDX
- Must be certified as a VMware Certified Professional (VCP) on VMware Infrastructure 3.
- Pass the VMware Enterprise Administration Exam. Includes live labs and tests a higher level of skill set than the exam for VCP on VMware Infrastructure 3.
- Pass the VMware Design Exam. This exam focuses on actual design scenarios and contains simulations and situational questions.
- Submit, present and defend a successful VMware Infrastructure design and implementation plan.
- Sets expectations of a high level of confidence
- Enables partners to distinguish themselves
- Helps give customers confidence in consulting capabilities
- Use the VMware Certified Design Expert logo on your business card or website
There are four possible paths to achieve VCP4
Certification Benefits
To get started, you must complete the Qualification Skills Review
Certification Benefits