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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:

  • VCP on vSphere Exam Availability Update
    Registration for the VCP4 exam will open on August 14th. The first exam date available will be August 25th. Please note that registration is currently open for those who wish to take the exam at VMworld 2009 in San Francisco. The exam code is VCP410.
  • VMware Certification Exams Available at VMworld 2009
    VMware will be offering certifications exams at VMworld 2009 in San Francisco.

    To register please visit Pearson VUE's website.

    Please note: VCDX Enterprise Administration Exam and Design Exams are offered by authorization only. Those interested should review the "How to Become a VCDX" section on this website for more information.
  • 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 8th, 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.
    ...more info

 

  • How to become a VMware Certified Professional (VI3)

    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
    • 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
  • Becoming a VMware Certified Professional is a straightforward, three-step process:
    Certification Benefits

There are four core validation components to achieve VCDX
To get started, you must complete the
 

  • How to become a VMware Certified Design Expert (VI3)

    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.
    • 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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