VMware Certifications

Obtaining a VMware certification offers significant benefits to one's career. Learn more here.

• Increased Career Opportunities - VMware certifications, such as the VMware Certified Professional (VCP), validate your skills in configuring, managing, and optimising VMware solutions. This makes you a more attractive candidate for employers and can open up new job opportunities.

• Higher Earning Potential - Certified professionals often earn higher salaries. For instance, the VCP-Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV) certification is among the highest-paying IT certifications, with an average salary of over US $130,000.

• Industry Recognition and Credibility - Holding a VMware certification demonstrates your expertise and commitment to professional development. It enhances your credibility and recognition within the industry12.

• Skill Enhancement - The VMware certification process helps you deepen your knowledge and skills in VMware technologies, ensuring you stay current with the latest advancements.

• Career Advancement - Many certified professionals, such as VCPs, report receiving promotions and salary increases after certification.

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Organisations can gain several advantages by supporting VMware certification for their staff:

• Enhanced Skill Set - Certified employees have a deeper understanding of VMware technologies, which can lead to more efficient and effective use of these tools.

• Increased Productivity - With advanced knowledge and skills, certified staff can troubleshoot and resolve issues more quickly, reducing downtime and improving overall productivity.

• Better Technology Investments - Certified professionals can make more informed decisions about technology investments, ensuring the organisation gets the best return on its IT investments.

• Competitive Advantage - Having a team of certified professionals can give an organisation a competitive edge by demonstrating high expertise and commitment to quality. A Robert Half survey found that more than 3,000 senior managers ranked the VMware Certified Professional – Cloud Management and Automation (VCP- CMA) in the top 30 certifications companies look for when hiring new talent.

• Employee Retention - Supporting certification can improve job satisfaction and loyalty, as employees feel valued and see opportunities for career growth within the organisation.

• Improved Security - Certified professionals are better equipped to implement and manage secure virtualization environments, helping to protect the organisation's data and systems.

Read our blog post to explore specific VMware certification paths in your organisation.

All VCTA, VCP, and VCAP exams will now be charged a flat fee of USD $250.00. The new fee structure will take effect on May 6, 2024, and will apply to all new registrations, renewals, and retakes.

For IT Professionals, these changes to the VMware certification structure provide:

• Increased Accessibility - The certification program is now more accessible than ever, allowing you to pursue your goals on your own terms.

• Focus on Skills and Knowledge - The emphasis on exam-based certification ensures your expertise is the primary focus.

• Clearer Career Path - The new VMware certification logos provide valuable information to potential employers, highlighting your dedication and commitment.

• Improved Learning Experience - The enhanced Certification Management Portal will empower you to manage your learning journey more easily.

This offers some key benefits for organisations:

• Increased flexibility for learners - This includes certification by exam only and standardised VMware certification exam fees.

• Updated Recognition for Certified Professionals - This comes with new versions of current certification badges that will differentiate between individuals who obtained certification through a course and/or other prerequisite certification and exam program and those who achieved certification solely through an exam.

Learn more about these changes here.

Beginning May 6, 2024, completing a training course or other prerequisite certification will no longer be a prerequisite for students seeking certification. This allows greater flexibility to demonstrate your skills and knowledge on your own terms. It is important to note that certification upgrades will continue to be offered through official VMware training courses. Learn more from the VMware blog.

With a new year comes a new version of certifications. As the version of the certification you earn is based on when you finish the requirements, any certification you earn now will be the 2024 version; for example, VCP-DCV 2024, VMware Certified Advanced Professional - Data Center Virtualization (VCAP-DCV) Deploy 2024.

Many of the certifications still accept the same exam version that was available in 2023, but new exam versions will continually be updated and published. To upgrade an existing certification to 2024, follow the upgrade policy described by VMware.

Additionally, VMware certifications do not expire. In 2019, VMware removed the 2-year VCP Recertification Requirement.

There is a seven (7) calendar day waiting period after all failed attempts for proctored VMware certification exams for these levels:

• VMware Certified Professional (VCP)

• VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP)

For example, if a candidate fails the exam on 1 March, then they may retake the exam on 8 March or later. Once a candidate passes a proctored exam, they cannot take that exam again until a new major exam revision is released.

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