VMware Certified Professional (VCP)

As the demand for IT professionals with datacenter virtualization skills increases, it is essential to distinguish yourself in the market with a certification that validates your technical capabilities. Becoming a VMware Certified Professional does just that.

This industry-recognized certification requires completion of a VMware-authorized training course and hands-on experience with VMware technologies. Achieving the VCP certification confirms that you have the education needed to successfully install, deploy, scale and manage VMware vSphere environments, as well as the skills obtained by a minimum of six months experience with VMware infrastructure technologies.

There are different paths to VCP5 certification based on your background. Choose your path and complete the three core validation components:

  • Attend a qualifying VMware authorized course (Already a VCP4? There is no course requirement until February 29, 2012)
  • Gain hands-on experience with VMware vSphere 5
  • Pass the VCP5 Exam

Recommended training for this certification

1. If you are NEW to VMware or a VCP2/VCP3:
VMware vSphere 5: Install, Configure, Manage (Version 5.0) (VICM)

2. If you are currently a VCP4:
VMware vSphere 5: What´s New (VIWN)
Already a VCP4? There is no course requirement until February 29, 2012.

3. If you are not a VCP, but have attended one of the VCP4 qualifying courses:
Achieve VCP4 Certification
VMware vSphere 5: What´s New (VIWN)
There is no course requirement until February 29, 2012.

Exams

Exam: VCP-510