Vendor Certifications: VMware
The VMware Certified Professional Program is designed for individuals who want to demonstrate their expertise in virtual infrastructure and increase the potential for career advancement.
The high standards of a VCP means it’s one of the most sought after certifications in the industry. Become a VCP to:
- Demonstrate your VMware software technical expertise to your customers
- Increase customer confidence levels
- Display the VMware Certified Professional logo on your business card or website
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 Vmware’s software - 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.
Security Requirements for VMware Exams
As part of its ongoing commitment to ensuring the integrity of your VMware certification, VMware is strengthening its security measures to reinforce the value and integrity of VMware Certifications. 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 and a digital signature captured. 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. For information about Pearson VUE's privacy policy, please visit www.pearsonvue.com.
How to become a VMware Certified Professional on vSphere 4 (VCP4)
There are four possible paths to achieve VCP4
- If you are NEW to VMware
- Attend the VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage (VICM), the VMware vSphere: Fast Track (VVFT) OR the VMware vSphere: Troubleshooting course VSTS).
- Take and pass the VCP4 exam
- If you are currently a VCP3
- VCP3s must attend the VMware vSphere 4: What’s New [VIWN] two day instructor-led class in order to upgrade.
- Take and Pass the VCP4 exam.
- If you are currently a VCP2
- VCP2s who have not upgraded are required to attend the VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage (VICM); VMware vSphere: Fast Track (VVFT) OR VMware vSphere: Troubleshooting course VSTS).
- Take and pass the VCP4 exam.
- 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).
- Attend the VMware vSphere4: What’s New two day instructor-led course.
- Take and pass the VCP4 Exam.