VMware Certified Advanced Professional — Network Virtualization Deployment 2020

VCAP-NV Deploy 2020 certification validates that you know how to deploy and optimize VMware NSX environments. It proves that you have the knowledge and skills necessary to leverage best practices to provide a scalable and reliable virtualized network for your organization.

Certification Path if you hold

1. Earn the VCP-NV 2020 (Or hold a VCP-NV 2019)

VCP-NV 2020

2. (Recommended) Attend one of the training courses

VMware NSX: Troubleshooting and Operations [V6.4]

3. Pass the VMware Certified Advanced Professional 6 – Network Virtualization Deployment exam

Preferred VCAP Deploy exam registration method is online to ensure all candidate details are received to deliver the lab exam. Lab exam appointments are required to schedule at least 24 – 48 hours prior to the appointment date.
VMware Certified Advanced Professional 6 - Network Virtualization Deployment Exam (3V0-643)
205 MINUTES 23 Questions $450
Schedule Exam 

1. Gain experience with NSX technologies

2. Submit proof that you hold an Active/Non-Expired Cisco CCIE certification

Submit proof

3. Pass the VMware Certified Advanced Professional 6 – Network Virtualization Deployment exam

VMware Certified Advanced Professional 6 - Network Virtualization Deployment Exam (3V0-643)
205 MINUTES 23 QUESTIONS $450
Schedule Exam 

1. Earn the VCP-NV 2020 (Or hold a VCP-NV 2019)

VCP-NV 2020

2. (Recommended) Attend one of the training courses

VMware NSX: Troubleshooting and Operations [V6.4]

3. Pass the VMware Certified Advanced Professional 6 – Network Virtualization Deployment exam

VMware Certified Advanced Professional 6 - Network Virtualization Deployment Exam (3V0-643)
205 MINUTES 23 QUESTIONS $450
Schedule Exam 

3. Pass One of the Foundation exams

vSphere 6 Foundations
115 MINUTES 65 QUESTIONS $125
Schedule Exam 
vSphere 6.5 Foundations
105 MINUTES 70 QUESTIONS $125
Schedule Exam 

4. Pass the VMware Certified Professional 6 – Network Virtualization exam

VMware Certified Professional 6 – Network Virtualization
120 MINUTES 77 QUESTIONS $250
Schedule Exam 

1. Gain experience with NSX technologies

2. (Recommended) Attend one of the training courses

VMware NSX: Troubleshooting and Operations [V6.2]

1. Option 1- Attend ONE of the training courses in 2020

VMware NSX: Troubleshooting and Operations [V6.4]
VMware NSX: Troubleshooting and Operations [V6.4] - On Demand
VMware NSX-T Data Center: Troubleshooting and Operations [V3.0]
VMware NSX-T Data Center: Troubleshooting and Operations [V2.4]
VMware NSX-T Data Center: Troubleshooting and Operations [V2.4] – On Demand

2. Option 2- Pass the VMware Certified Advanced Professional 6 - Network Virtualization Deployment exam

Preferred VCAP Deploy exam registration method is online to ensure all candidate details are received to deliver the lab exam. Lab exam appointments are required to schedule at least 24 – 48 hours prior to the appointment date.
VMware Certified Advanced Professional 6 - Network Virtualization Deployment Exam (3V0-643)
205 MINUTES 23 Questions $450
Schedule Exam 

1. (Recommended) Attend one of the training courses

VMware NSX: Troubleshooting and Operations [V6.4]
VMware NSX: Troubleshooting and Operations [V6.4] - On Demand

2. Pass the VMware Certified Advanced Professional 6 - Network Virtualization Deployment exam

Preferred VCAP Deploy exam registration method is online to ensure all candidate details are received to deliver the lab exam. Lab exam appointments are required to schedule at least 24 – 48 hours prior to the appointment date.
VMware Certified Advanced Professional 6 - Network Virtualization Deployment Exam (3V0-643)
205 MINUTES 23 Questions $450
Schedule Exam 

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FAQs

If my VCP is expired, but I have a VCAP5 or a VCIX-NV, do I have to get a VCP6 before I can take the VCAP6 exams? 

If my VCP is expired, but I have a VCAP5 or a VCIX-NV, do I have to get a VCP6 before I can take the VCAP6 exams?

No, since you have a current VCAP5.

Which VCAP exam do I take to upgrade my VCDX5 to VCDX6? 

Which VCAP exam do I take to upgrade my VCDX5 to VCDX6?

To upgrade from VCDX5 to VCDX6, you will need to pass the VCAP6-Design exam in each specific track.

Are the courses listed required? 

Are the courses listed required?

No, but we strongly recommend them as they are designed to prepare you for this exam.

If I earn VCAP-NV Deploy 2020 certification and don’t already have VCP-NV 2020, will I receive it as well? 

If I earn VCAP-NV Deploy 2020 certification and don’t already have VCP-NV 2020, will I receive it as well?

No. Please see this blog post for an explanation of this policy.