Organizations are always looking to compete effectively and optimize investments. With certifications, organizations can benefit from improved technology investments, increased productivity, and better employee retention. According to the Global Knowledge 2022 IT Skills and Salary Report, VMware certifications are in the top 10 most widely held IT certifications worldwide. As a result, certification is more important than ever in today’s business environment. Certifications are important for both organizations and employees, who gain increased job performance and improved career prospects.
In today’s tech-driven world, companies are increasingly reliant on IT professionals and the technology they work with. The cost of unmanaged IT skills gaps can be significant for companies There’s a lot of downtime, delayed deployments, and missed revenue opportunities caused by skills gaps and undertrained staff. Talent shortage is the biggest barrier to emerging technology adoption at 64% compared with just 4% in 2020, according to a Gartner survey, 2021 – 2023 Emerging Technologies Roadmap for Large Enterprises. Getting trained in key technologies related to the cloud is both crucial to scale organizations as well as keeping your skills in demand with current IT trends.
Virtualization
Enterprises are increasingly using virtualization software for its operational productivity benefits, especially in industries with on-premises and public cloud needs. Virtualization can be a way for companies to reduce IT expenses while increasing their flexibility and responsiveness in the workforce. By virtualizing storage space, operating costs can be drastically reduced, leading to long-term cost savings. Additionally, training staff in virtualization skills can help bridge skills gaps and create an environment of continuous learning. This helps to keep staff up to date on the latest technologies and ensure that deployment is fast and efficient.
To stay compliant, scale, and take advantage of big data environments, verticals such as healthcare and finance organizations are increasingly turning to private and hybrid clouds. By investing in the right certifications and expertise, organizations can transform their data centers into aggregated computing infrastructures that include CPUs, storage, and networking resources that are secure and compliant.
According to a recent Skillsoft survey taken by 2,557 IT professionals, The VMware Certified Professional in Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV) is among the 15 top-paying IT certifications of 2022 at $138,349.17 and widely considered the foundational certification for anyone serious about building a career in VMware technologies. You can earn VMware Virtualization certifications regardless of whether you are a system administrator, network administrator, or want to understand the baseline technologies before moving into cloud computing accreditations.
Network Virtualization
According to Research and Markets, the Software-Defined Networking market will grow from USD 13.7 billion in 2020 to USD 32.7 billion by 2025, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.0. The Software-Defined Networking architecture is complex and requires skillful implementation and configuration.
There’s a lot of complexity and disparity in the entire network which makes deploying a cloud operating model time-consuming. Networks need to adapt to real-time application needs, be elastic and scalable, and run on top of general-purpose hardware.
Certifications in VMware Network Virtualization measure your proficiency in designing, implementing, and managing VMware NSX environments. With network virtualization, organizations can achieve advances in speed, agility, and security by automating and simplifying many processes that go into running a data center network and managing networking and security in the cloud. Since many organizations require cost-effective operations to benefit from the acquisition of this knowledge for the transformation of their virtual network into a profitable and effective one, it is a perfect career choice for those looking to grow in the networking and security space.
Cloud Management and Automation
As a result of digital transformation, legacy applications have also had to be modernized to manage, deploy, and build cloud applications more efficiently. A company may decide to modernize its applications for several reasons, such as improving reliability or performance, enhancing security, or scaling to meet market demands. Approximately 53 percent of all apps are expected to be modern by 2024, according to the VMware Market Insights Report for 2021. According to the survey, 91% of executives intend to migrate and modernize their legacy applications. Additionally, modern applications are expected to grow by 20% across cloud and data centers on average.
A recent survey conducted by Robert Half of 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. The VCP-CMA certification is designed to provide professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to manage and deploy cloud-based solutions in a VMware environment. It is a comprehensive certification for cloud management and automation and is one of the most sought-after certifications in the industry.
Infrastructure, network, application, and user administration are complicated in public, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments. IT teams must have a thorough understanding of both on-premises and cloud-based environments. Organizations can improve consistency, scalability, and speed by automating manual processes and delivering infrastructure resources faster. VMware Cloud Management and Automation certifications help you gain better control over the management of your data center and cloud solutions by validating proficiency to install, configure, and optimize VMware Aria (previously vRealize) applications.
Learning Paths and Certification Tracks
VMware Learning provides you with multiple ways to advance your career. We have VMware Learning Paths and Certification Tracks for everyone, whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience. Our Learning Paths provide a structured way to learn and build on your knowledge at a course level, while our Certification Tracks provide you the ultimate roadmap of the credentials needed to prove your proficiency in certain technologies.
Our Certification website is a great place to start if you’re looking for information about certifications. Learn all about certifications and what it takes to get them here. If you’re ready to get certified or just looking for information, you’ll find information about certifications, prerequisites, exam details, and costs on our website.
