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Click here for see all the paths to acquire VCP 2024 certification
If you are going for a VCP for the first time, you basically have to first attend a Required Course, take vSphere Foundations Exam, and VCP Elective Exams at last. Below is the overall image of the steps.
Steps to acquire a VCP for the first time:
- Attend a required course
- For the full list of required courses, see each certification webpage. (https://www.vmware.com/learning/certification.html)
- VCP-DCV as an example (https://www.vmware.com/learning/certification/vcp-dcv.html)
- On Certification Path if you hold dropdown list, select “no VCP certifications”
- Expand Attend one of the required training courses
- The course can be format of ILT, Live Online, or On Demand. See the offering for each course.
- For the full list of required courses, see each certification webpage. (https://www.vmware.com/learning/certification.html)
- Take VCP Elective Exam
- Take the corresponding VCP Exam.
- Exam can be the existing exam already available or possibly be a new exam going to be released this year.
Note: vSphere Foundations Exam and Delta Exam are no longer available.
It is recommended to attend the required course first and take the exam the next. However, the steps do NOT have to be in this order. Even though the order is mixed, the certification can be acquired when all the requirements were met eventually and detected those in the system in the same account.
Here is an example for VCP-DCV.
For the required courses, you need to choose and attend one of the courses in the list. It can be in either ILT, Live Online, or On Demand format with the same course name.
The list below is as of February 2024.
vSphere: [V8] courses
- Install, Configure, Manage
- Operate, Scale and Secure
- Troubleshooting
- Fast Track
- Advanced Administration
vSphere: [V7] courses
- Install, Configure, Manage
- Optimize and Scale
- Troubleshooting
- Fast Track
- Optimize and Scale plus Troubleshooting Fast Track
- Advanced Administration Workshop
You also need to take and pass one of the exams.
The list below is as of February 2024.
- VMware vSphere 8.x Professional (2V0-21.23)
-
Professional VMware vSphere 7.x (2V0-21.20) (Retired on January 31st, 2024)
For the latest list of courses and exams, see the VCP web page below.
https://www.vmware.com/learning/certification/vcp-dcv.html
Path if you hold: “no VCP certifications” – ”Attend one of the required training courses” & “Pass the qualifying exam”
Here is an example for VCP-NV.
For the required courses, you need to choose and attend one of the courses in the list. It can be in either ILT, Live Online, or On Demand format with the same course name.
The list below is as of February 2024.
NSX: [V4.x] or [V3.x] courses
- Install, Configure, Manage
- Troubleshooting and Operations
- Design
- for Intrinsic Security
NSX Advanced Load Balancer [V21.x] or [V20.x] courses
- Install, Configure, Manage
- ICM plus Troubleshooting and Operations Fast Track
You also need to take and pass one of the exams.
The list below is as of February 2024.
- VMware NSX 4.x Professional V2 (2V0 – 41.24)
-
VMware NSX 4.x Professional (2V0-41.23) (Retiring soon on June 30, 2024)
For the latest list of courses and exams, see the VCP web page below.
https://www.vmware.com/learning/certification/vcp-nv-nsxt.html
Path if you hold: “no VCP certifications” – ”Attend one of the required training courses” & “Pass the qualifying exam”
Here is an example for VCP-CMA
There are two options to acquire the certification.
Option 1: Aria Automation
For the required courses, you need to choose and attend one of the courses in the list. It can be in either ILT, Live Online, or On Demand format with the same course name.
The list below is as of February 2024.
Aria Automation [V8.x] courses
- Install, Configure, Manage [V8.10]
- Advanced Topics [V8.14]
You also need to take and pass one of the exams.
The list below is as of February 2024.
- VMware Aria Automation 8.10 Professional (2V0-31.23)
Option 2: vRealize Automation
For the required courses, you need to choose and attend one of the courses in the list. It can be in either ILT, Live Online, or On Demand format with the same course name.
The list below is as of February 2024.
vRealize Automation [V8.x] courses
- Install, Configure, Manage [V8.3]
You also need to take and pass one of the exams.
The list below is as of February 2024.
-
Professional VMware vRealize Automation 8.3 (2V0-31.21) (Retired on January 31st, 2024)
For the latest list of courses and exams, see the VCP web page below.
https://www.vmware.com/learning/certification/vcp-cma.html
Path if you hold: “no VCP certifications” – ”Attend one of the required training courses” & “Pass the qualifying exam”
Here is an example for VCP-CO.
For the required courses, you need to choose and attend one of the courses in the list. It can be in either ILT, Live Online, or On Demand format with the same course name.
The list below is as of February 2024.
VMware vRealize courses
- Log Insight: Deploy and Manage [V8.4]
- Operations: Install, Configure, Manage [V8.6]
- Suite Lifecycle Manager: Install, Configure, Manage [V8.0]
You also need to take and pass one of the exams.
The list below is as of February 2024.
- VMware Cloud Operations 8.x Professional (2V0-32.22)
For the latest list of courses and exams, see the VCP web page below.
https://www.vmware.com/learning/certification/vcp-co.html
Path if you hold: “no VCP certifications” – ”Attend one of the required training courses” & “Pass the qualifying exam”
Here is an example for VCP-VMC.
For the required courses, you need to choose and attend one of the courses in the list. It can be in either ILT, Live Online, or On Demand format with the same course name.
The list below is as of February 2024.
On Demand only course
- Designing, Configuring, and Managing the VMware Cloud (FREE Course as of February 2024)
VMware Cloud on AWS courses
- Deploy, Configure, Manage 2021
- Design, Configure, Manage 2023
You also need to take and pass one of the exams.
The list below is as of February 2024.
- VMware Cloud Professional (2V0-33.22)
For the latest list of courses and exams, see the VCP web page below.
https://www.vmware.com/learning/certification/vcp-vmc.html
Path if you hold: “no VCP certifications” – ”Attend one of the required training courses” & “Pass the qualifying exam”
Here is an example for VCP-DTM.
There are two options to acquire the certification.
Option 1: Attend one Horizon 8 course
For the required courses, you need to choose and attend one of the courses in the list. It can be in either ILT, Live Online, or On Demand format with the same course name.
The list below is as of February 2024.
Horizon 8 courses
- Deploy and Manage
- Deploy and Manage plus App Volumes Fast Track
- Virtual Desktop Bootcamp
- Troubleshooting Bootcamp
- Virtual Desktop Troubleshooting
- Infrastructure Administration and Troubleshooting
- VMware End-User Computing: Design
You also need to take and pass one of the exams.
The list below is as of February 2024.
- VMware Horizon 8.x Professional (2V0-51.23)
Option 2: Attend two Horizon 8 course
For the required courses, you need to choose and attend two of the courses in the list. It can be in either ILT, Live Online, or On Demand format with the same course name.
The list below is as of February 2024.
Horizon 8 courses
- Skills for Virtual Desktop Management
AND
Horizon 8 courses
- Infrastructure Administration
You also need to take and pass one of the exams.
The list below is as of February 2024.
- VMware Horizon 8.x Professional (2V0-51.23)
For the latest list of courses and exams, see the VCP web page below.
https://www.vmware.com/learning/certification/vcp-dtm.html
Path if you hold: “no VCP certifications” – ”Attend one of the required training courses” & “Pass the qualifying exam”
Here is an example for VCP-DW.
There are two options to acquire the certification.
Option 1: Attend one Workspace ONE course
For the required courses, you need to choose and attend one of the courses in the list. It can be in either ILT, Live Online, or On Demand format with the same course name.
The list below is as of February 2024.
Workspace ONE [V22.x] or [V21.x] courses
- Deploy and Manage
- Deploy and Manage plus UEM Troubleshooting Fast Track
- UEM Bootcamp
- UEM Troubleshooting
You also need to take and pass one of the exams.
The list below is as of February 2024.
- VMware Workspace ONE 22.X Professional (2V0-62.23)
Option 2: Attend two Workspace ONE course
For the required courses, you need to choose and attend two of the courses in the list. It can be in either ILT, Live Online, or On Demand format with the same course name.
The list below is as of February 2024.
Workspace ONE [V22.x] or [V21.x] courses
- Skills for UEM
AND
Workspace ONE [V22.x] or [V21.x] courses
- Integrations
OR
- Integrating Access with UEM
You also need to take and pass one of the exams.
The list below is as of February 2024.
- VMware Workspace ONE 22.X Professional (2V0-62.23)
For the latest list of courses and exams, see the VCP web page below.
https://www.vmware.com/learning/certification/vcp-dw.html
Path if you hold: “no VCP certifications” – ”Attend one of the required training courses” & “Pass the qualifying exam”
Here is an example for VCP-EWS.
For the required courses, you need to choose and attend one of the courses in the list. It can be in either ILT, Live Online, or On Demand format with the same course name.
The list below is as of February 2024.
Carbon Black Cloud courses
- Plan and Deploy
You also need to take and pass one of the exams.
The list below is as of February 2024.
- VMware Carbon Black Cloud Professional (2V0-91.22)
For the latest list of courses and exams, see the VCP web page below.
https://www.vmware.com/learning/certification/vcp-ews.html
Path if you hold: “no VCP certifications” – ”Attend one of the required training courses” & “Pass the qualifying exam”
Here is an example for VCP-TKO.
For the required courses, you need to choose and attend one of the courses in the list. It can be in either ILT, Live Online, or On Demand format with the same course name.
The list below is as of February 2024.
Kubernetes courses
- Kubernetes Fundamentals and Cluster Operations
Tanzu Kubernetes Grid courses
- Install, Configure, Manage [V1.5] or [V2.0]
Tanzu Mission Control courses
- Management and Operations 2022 or 2024
vSphere with Tanzu courses
- Deploy and Manage [V7]
- Deploy, Configure, Manage [V8]
You also need to take and pass one of the exams.
The list below is as of February 2024.
- VMware Tanzu for Kubernetes Operations Professional (2V0-71.23)
For the latest list of courses and exams, see the VCP web page below.
https://www.vmware.com/learning/certification/vcp-tko.html
Path if you hold: “no VCP certifications” – ”Attend one of the required training courses” & “Pass the qualifying exam”
Here is an example for VCP-Spring.
For the required courses, you need to choose and attend one of the courses in the list. It can be in either ILT, Live Online, or On Demand format with the same course name.
The list below is as of February 2024.
Spring courses
- Core Training
- Boot
- Framework Essentials
- Learning Path: Spring Certified Professional
You also need to take and pass one of the exams.
The list below is as of February 2024.
- Spring Professional Develop (2V0-72.22)
For the latest list of courses and exams, see the VCP web page below.
https://www.vmware.com/learning/certification/spring-certified-pro.html
Path if you hold: “no VCP certifications” – ”Attend one of the required training courses” & “Pass the qualifying exam”
Here is an example for NEW Role-Based Certification: VMware Certified – Cloud Infrastructure Administrator recently added.
There is no required course attendance (as of February 2024).
However, there is a list recommended courses you can attend thus please consider attending it.
You also need to take and pass one of the exams.
The list below is as of February 2024.
- VMware Cloud Infrastructure Administrator (6V1-11.23) Beta Exam
(This is Beta Exam and it is currently unavailable as of February 2024)
For the latest list of courses and exams, see the VCP web page below.
https://www.vmware.com/learning/certification/vc-cloud-infrastructure-administrator.html
Path if you hold: “no VCP certifications” – ”Attend one of the required training courses” & “Pass the qualifying exam”
See you at the next post!
(The above paths and requirements are as of February 2024. These can be changed without prior notice.)