VMware Explore is the perfect career stepping stone. Take advantage of every moment onsite to gain hands-on experience and validate your expertise.
Here are the top learning and certification opportunities you can’t afford to miss in Las Vegas.
Must-See Session: Distributed Security
Traditional perimeter security creates blind spots in East-West traffic that dynamic workloads can’t afford. Join Tim Burkard (v/Gandalf) and Chris McCain for Demystifying VMware vDefend Distributed Security Within VMware Cloud Foundation to see how Broadcom is reimagining protection.
In this essential session, you’ll discover how VMware vDefend closes security gaps by embedding firewalling, threat detection, and microsegmentation directly into the virtualization layer. Learn to eliminate blind spots, simplify complex operations, and safeguard your most critical workloads using proven, AI-driven strategies.
Don’t miss this chance to master the Distributed Firewall and Intrusion Protection systems within your network stack. Schedule now to secure your spot at this session and level up your private cloud security posture.
Get Certified at the Certification Exam Center
Planning on getting VMware certified? Why wait? There’s no better time or place to make this strategic career investment.
- Exclusive Savings: Full Event Pass holders receive one complimentary VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) certification voucher (VCP or VCAP level), making it easier than ever to validate your skills.
- Onsite Convenience: Test without leaving the venue at the Certification Exam Center (Lido Ballroom 3005, Level 3).
- Professional Momentum: Sharpen your knowledge right before sitting for your exam with onsite breakout sessions, prep labs, and expert Q&A.
Need guidance? Our team of VCF Learning specialists will be stationed at the Lido Ballroom registration desk all week to answer questions and help you chart your path.
Why Being Certified in Private Cloud Is More Important Than Ever
As organizations accelerate their adoption of VCF to power their hybrid and AI-ready data centers, the demand for private cloud expertise is growing. Employers are looking for specialists who can architect, automate, and manage a private cloud at enterprise scale.
VCF certification is more than a credential. It proves to the industry that you have the deep skills needed to design and operate modern infrastructure in the AI era. Training and certification give you expertise that positions you as an indispensable leader in your organization.
VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP)
The new VCAP-VCF certifications elevate your profile and act as catalysts for significant professional growth. These credentials verify your ability to architect and operate VMware Cloud Foundation environments at enterprise scale. Moving beyond fundamental knowledge, the VCAP proves you possess the strategic expertise to lead complex private cloud initiatives and deliver high-impact results.
Elevate Your Expertise with VCAP Exams
Explore 2026 offers the perfect opportunity to validate your advanced skills with our new VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP) certifications in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). Currently available exams include VCAP-VCF: VKS, Automation, Operations, Networking, Storage.
To further assist you, our team of VCF Learning specialists will be available at the Certification Exam Center registration area all week to offer guidance and answer any questions you may have.
VMware Explore Attendees, This Is for You!
Want to get ahead of the curve and score an exclusive surprise swag? Be among the first to earn your VCAP-VCF certification. This offer is strictly for VMware Explore attendees and only available onsite while supplies last—don’t miss your chance.
Earning your certification in Las Vegas is the fastest way to validate your skills, return home ready to lead enterprise strategy, and level up your career.
- Already have your Full Event Pass? Check your inbox for your unique exam scheduling instructions.
- Haven’t registered yet? Register for VMware Explore 2026 today.
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