Karl Childs

Karl Childs is a Senior Manager with VMware Education Services. He has 20+ years experience in IT Education and Certification, working with global companies such as HP, Novell, and MCI. While his background is in Instructional Technology and Training Development, he enjoys applying those skills within the IT and software industry.

Recent Posts

Congratulations to the Newest VCDXs

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I am very happy to officially announce the names of everyone who achieved VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX) certification in the past six months. Data Center Virtualization Shady Ali ElMalatawey, VCDX #249 Paul Meehan, VCDX #250 Bilal Ahmed, VCDX #251 GMP Kusters, VCDX #252 Bozo Popovic, VCDX #253 Brett Guarino, VCDX #256 Christopher Mutchler, VCDX Read more...

Online VCDX Workshops

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In April we piloted a new method of giving the VCDX Workshops in an online format, previously these workshops were only done at scattered VMUGs or at VMworld. While the in person format does have some benefits that are not easy to replicate, the online workshop proved to be quite successful and valuable for those Read more...

VCDX Workshop at VMworld 2017

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This year at VMworld 2017 in Las Vegas, NV, join us for the VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX) Workshop on Saturday, August 26 from 8am-12pm at The Cosmopolitan. This workshop is a great way to prepare yourself for the VCDX certification exam. You can begin your journey or focus on your VCDX application and defense Read more...

Join us for a VCDX Workshop!

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A VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX) Workshop is your opportunity to learn more about the application and defense process directly from one of the VCDX Panelists and experts. The interactive session is a thorough and engaging deep dive, providing tips and success strategies for: Selecting and developing your solution design Completing the VCDX application and Read more...

Tips for Passing your VCDX

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The VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX) is the most elite certification that VMware offers. Those that earn it have proven they can operate at the highest levels of expertise, showing not only their advanced technical knowledge but also their ability to think on their feet, to identify and recognize customer requirements, and begin creating a Read more...

New Digital Badge for People with Multiple VCPs

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Today VMware is announcing a new digital badge for VMware Certified Professionals (VCPs) who hold two VCP6 certifications: Double VMware Certified Professional. The Double VCP badge recognizes that you have expanded your knowledge, skills, and expertise to cover multiple technologies across the VMware solution offerings. It reflects your commitment to personal and organizational success with Read more...

New Certification & Exams: VCP6.5-DCV

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Introducing a new certification: VMware Certified Professional 6.5 – Data Center Virtualization (VCP6.5-DCV) VMware vSphere 6.5 enables companies to accelerate their digital transformation to cloud computing and introduces a number of new features and capabilities that increases business agility. With that much change, this new certification provides you an opportunity to prove your expertise in the latest Read more...

Introducing the Next Generation of Testing at VMware

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Written by Guest Author Lourdes Soler  Over the past year, the VMware certification team has been hard at work making enhancements to our development processes, exams, and delivery infrastructure. Since many of these changes are behind the scenes and not immediately apparent, we are going to begin telling you about what these changes are and Read more...

Online VCDX Workshop Pilot

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I am excited to announce that we are going to pilot doing a full length VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX) Workshop online in roughly two weeks on April 7. Previously all of our VCDX Workshops have occurred at large VMUG UserCons along with both VMworlds. Sadly this model hasn’t allowed us to reach a larger audience due Read more...

Certification Exam Price Increase on April 1

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As of April 1, 2017, VMware certification exam prices will change. What’s Changing Our baseline exam prices have remained steady for the last three years (except for adjustments based on global exchange rates). To continue providing exceptional service and outstanding offerings, we will adjust certification exam prices as follows: VMware Certified Associate (VCA) and vSphere Foundations (online, non-proctored) exams  $125 VMware Certified Professional Read more...