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Introducing a new VMware Certification level: the VMware Certified Technical Associate (VCTA).
VCTA is a new suite of VMware certifications for beginners or those just starting their career in technology. First available:
Earning this certification validates the skills and knowledge required by candidates performing essential operational tasks.
Whether just beginning your learning journey, a new graduate, continuous learner, changing careers or working in the industry and looking to advance their career, this VCTA certification is a solid start.
VCTA exams are available either at Pearson VUE test center or from your home office using Pearson Vue remote proctored solution
GONE IN A FLASH
In case you missed it, starting on 31 December 2020 Adobe no longer supports Flash Player. Beginning January 12, 2021 Adobe will block Flash content from running in Flash Player. Major web browsers have aligned with these dates to ensure Flash applications are disabled.
What is the impact?
Some of our labs will be impacted by the unavailability of Flash. Newer versions of the products will be unaffected. To see which product have impacted versions and what the impact will be, please consult this support document.
https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/78589
If you have any questions, please email itacademy@vmware.com
Courses
To help students prepare for work in a digital world we recommend these courses:
- Cloud and Virtualization Concepts
- Network Virtualization Concepts
- NEW Core Technical Skills – Data Center Virtualization
- NEW Core Technical Skills – Virtual Cloud Network
- Software Defined Storage Concepts
- vSphere Install, Configure, Manage
- vSphere Optimize and Scale
Certification
These two VMware certifications are available once you have taken the curriculum and passed the corresponding exams.
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This Program supports the use of virtualization applications & software in teaching and research. The program provides software for personal use, whether as part of STEAM classes, in research projects, or for gaining hands-on experience with VMware products.
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Accredited, worldwide education institutions offering 2, 3- or 4-year programs (or equivalent) and technical schools offering accredited degrees are eligible to participate in the program. VMware works closely with partners to provide access to provides authorized users with the self-service capability to download software and license keys.
Regions
All around the world, VMware IT Academy is there to help approved academic institutions provide the digital skills to jumpstart careers.
Asia Pacific & Japan
IT Academies span from Japan to Australia to India.
APJ Program Manager: Sachin Kumar
Europe
Program Manager: Vincent Herreman
LATAM
Program Managers: Josseline Gomez and Alvaro Viquez
Middle East & Africa
Program Manager Nevine Elkadi
US & Canada
Program Manager: Susan Coefield
Asia Pacific & Japan
IT Academies span from Japan to Australia to India.
APJ Program Manager: Sachin Kumar
Europe
Program Manager: Vincent Herreman
LATAM
Program Managers: Josseline Gomez and Alvaro Viquez
Middle East & Africa
Program Manager Nevine Elkadi
US & Canada
Program Manager: Susan Coefield
