Private clouds have become indispensable for businesses across industries due to their enhanced security, control, and customization capabilities. This has resulted in an increase in the demand for cloud computing professionals, with roles such as cloud architects, cloud engineers, and cloud developers becoming increasingly desirable. Companies are also looking for experienced professionals to help manage and maintain private cloud computing infrastructure.
Despite this rapid growth of this technology, there has been a significant skills gap resulting in businesses being unable to fully capitalize on the benefits of private cloud computing. IDC estimates that nine out of ten organizations will face a shortage of IT skills by 2026, resulting in delays, quality problems, and revenue losses of $5.5 trillion. Developing robust training programs that support ongoing, agile learning on a continuous basis is essential for an organization to future-proof its talent.
Private cloud skills gap: a critical challenge
According to TechReport, it is estimated private cloud spending will grow by nearly 30% by 2029 to $528.36 billion. In an era when private cloud computing is becoming more popular among companies and top tech talent is in short supply, companies are having a challenging time finding qualified employees. As a result of this unusual combination of events, companies have been hindered in their efforts to remain at the forefront of technology. To assist with this transition, according to the Cloud Skills Report by Software One, 97% of survey respondents are prioritizing upskilling their existing IT teams to adapt to new ways of working in the near future.
With 45% of organizations currently using a private cloud and 55% are using traditionally managed on-premises infrastructure according to a recent report from O’Reily . According to a recent State of Cloud Strategy Survey by HashiCorp, 82% of enterprises agreed that having the proper staffing and skill levels is important to determining the success of their organization’s cloud strategies. Considering those statistics, this challenge is evident as the operating model shifts toward cloud infrastructure and applications.
A survey conducted by 451 Research, Voice of the Enterprise: Cloud, Hosting & Managed Services, Cloud Skills 2022, found that 44% of respondents reported difficulty finding qualified candidates to address cloud skills gaps. In the absence of the necessary expertise, business risks may include:
- Delayed project timelines: Lack of expertise can lead to project delays and increased costs.
- Security vulnerabilities: Organizations may be exposed to significant risks if they do not understand the best practices for private cloud security. The Cloud Skills Report found that as a result of the cloud skills shortage, 43% of organizations have fallen behind on compliance and security.
- Increased operational costs: Inneficient private cloud management can result in higher operational expenses due to resource wastage and troubleshooting issues.
- Missed opportunities: Businesses may be unable to maximize the potential of their private cloud infrastructure if they lack skilled personnel.
Addressing the gap: VCF Learning announcing new certifications for private cloud
VCF Learning is at the forefront of cloud training and certification. To address the skills gap above, we are developing new and expanded VMware Cloud Foundation and VMware vSphere Foundation focused certifications. If you are already a cloud administrator or currently certified in Data Center Virtualization, these upcoming certifications will expand your knowledge to start managing complex private cloud infrastructure. The upcoming certifications will cover all skill levels, from entry-level to expert, needed to design, deploy, and operate VMware’s cloud infrastructure solutions. To address the pressing need for VCF Cloud expertise, we are excited to pre-announce that will have two new certifications available on August 26, 2024.
These exams will be available at a 50% discount exclusively at the Certification Exam Center during VMware Explore and at all Pearson locations globally. As previously announced, learners now no longer need to complete a pre-requisite training course to take a certification exam. These comprehensive certifications will validate your IT Skills that are required to excel in VCF private cloud environments.
Broadcom’s new VMware Cloud Foundation and VMware vSphere Foundation certification exam allows IT teams to acquire in-demand skills aligned with current technology trends, make the transition to private cloud, reduce cloud costs, optimize resource usage, and maximize their VMware Cloud Foundation and VMware vSphere Foundation investment.
Stay tuned for official details during VMware Explore Las Vegas and, on our blog, next week!
Learning paths and certification tracks
VCF Learning provides you with multiple ways to advance your career. We have VMware Learning Paths 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.
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VCF Learning provides you with multiple ways to advance your career. We have VMware Learning Paths 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.
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.
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 pricing on our website.
