As a leader in the virtualization space, VMware certifications are a must-have for many IT professionals, especially those who work in data centers and support virtual environments.
VMware certifications are based on some version of its proprietary technology – mainly, vSphere – which means VMware certifications change in response to technology changes. Be aware, though, that certification updates often lag the release of new virtualization technologies.
VMware is slowly phasing out Version 6 certifications as new exams for Version 7 appear. Given these circumstances, we concentrate on requirements for Version 7 certifications in this article, but also include information for Version 6 certifications where applicable. Broadly, VMware certifications fall into six categories:
Cloud Management and Automation
Data Center Virtualization
Desktop and Mobility
Network Virtualization
Digital Business Transformation
Digital Workspace
Each such category offers various certification levels, including:
VMware Certified Associate (VCA)
VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP)
VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX)
Associate certification typically requires passing a single exam to achieve certification. Candidates for Professional and Advanced Professional certifications must either take a training course or earn a prerequisite certification and pass an exam (a few certifications require two exams). Achieving a VCDX certification is more involved. Candidates must first obtain multiple prerequisite certifications, then create a production-ready VMware solution and defend it in front of a panel.
VMware requires professional-level and higher certification holders to recertify every two years to maintain their credentials.
VMware certifications are based on some version of its proprietary technology – mainly, vSphere – which means VMware certifications change in response to technology changes. Be aware, though, that certification updates often lag the release of new virtualization technologies.
VMware is slowly phasing out Version 6 certifications as new exams for Version 7 appear. Given these circumstances, we concentrate on requirements for Version 7 certifications in this article, but also include information for Version 6 certifications where applicable. Broadly, VMware certifications fall into six categories:
Cloud Management and Automation
Data Center Virtualization
Desktop and Mobility
Network Virtualization
Digital Business Transformation
Digital Workspace
Each such category offers various certification levels, including:
VMware Certified Associate (VCA)
VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP)
VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX)
Associate certification typically requires passing a single exam to achieve certification. Candidates for Professional and Advanced Professional certifications must either take a training course or earn a prerequisite certification and pass an exam (a few certifications require two exams). Achieving a VCDX certification is more involved. Candidates must first obtain multiple prerequisite certifications, then create a production-ready VMware solution and defend it in front of a panel.
VMware requires professional-level and higher certification holders to recertify every two years to maintain their credentials.
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