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  • 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 Infrastructure 3.5/VMware VirtualCenter 2.5.

    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.

Certification News:

  • VMware Certified Professional on vSphere™ 4
    With the launch of vSphere™ 4, a new certification will be available. The VMware Certified Professional on vSphere™ 4 beta exam will be available June 29th, 2009. Candidates eligible for the beta exam will automatically be contacted by VMware. These candidates must be VCP3 certified and beta product users. The VCP on vSphere 4 (VCP4) exam will be available publicly on August 1st, 2009.

    There are four possible paths to achieve VCP4
    1. If you are NEW to VMware
    2. 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 class in order to upgrade.
    3. 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
    4. 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.
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  • Purchase VCP Exam Vouchers with your Credits
    We are pleased to announce that customers with VMware Consulting and Training Credits can now use their credits to purchase VMware Certified Professional (VCP) Exams. To purchase your voucher(s) please visit http://mylearn.vmware.com/examvoucher.
  • Announcing enhanced security for VCP and VCDX Exams
    VMware recently implemented the addition of several Pearson VUE security enhancements to its VCP and VCDX programs, including adding a digital photo to a candidate’s score report and to the Pearson VUE authentication website. All VCDX candidates will have their photo taken. Many VCP candidates will also experience this enhanced security at Pearson VUE test centers that have the new equipment. If you have questions about these new security measures, please contact the Certification Team at certification@vmware.com or 1-866-377-4710, option 4.

    Please also note that, when registering with Pearson VUE, you should use your legal name. You will be turned away from your exam if the name in your registration does not match your photo ID.

  • How to become a VMware Certified Professional (VI3)

    • Becoming a VMware Certified Professional is a straightforward, three-step process:
    1. 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
      If you are a current VCP, there are no course prerequisites.
    2. Gain hands-on experience with VMware. Individuals who do not have the hands on experience find it very difficult to pass the exam.
    3. 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

    Certification Benefits
    • 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
    1. Must be certified as a VMware Certified Professional (VCP) on VMware Infrastructure 3.
    2. 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.
    3. Pass the VMware Design Exam. This exam focuses on actual design scenarios and contains simulations and situational questions.
    4. Submit, present and defend a successful VMware Infrastructure design and implementation plan.

    To get started, you must complete the Qualification Skills Review

    Certification Benefits
    • 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
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