STEP 1 : (Required) Earn the VCP-DCV 2023 (Or hold a VCP-DCV 2022)
Certification Paths
Path if you hold
Certification Paths
Path if you hold
Data Center Virtualization Certification Path
Certification Path if you hold no VCAP certifications
STEP 2 : (Recommended) Attend one of the training courses
STEP 3 : (Required) Pass ONE of the qualifying exams
VMware vSphere 8.x Advanced Design (3V0-21.23)
145 Minutes 60 Questions $450 USD
Advanced Design VMware vSphere 7.x (3V0-21.21) - Retiring soon on January 31, 2024
150 Minutes 60 Questions $450 USD
Certification Path if you hold a VCAP-DCV Design 2020 or Newer OR VCAP-DCV Deploy 2020 or Newer
STEP 1 : (Recommended) Attend one of the training courses
STEP 2 : (Required) Pass ONE of the qualifying exams
VMware vSphere 8.x Advanced Design (3V0-21.23)
145 Minutes 60 Questions $450 USD
Advanced Design VMware vSphere 7.x (3V0-21.21) - Retiring soon on January 31, 2024
150 Minutes 60 Questions $450 USD
Certification Path if you hold a VCAP in any track with a 2020 version or newer
STEP 1 : (Required) Earn the VCP-DCV 2023 (Or hold a VCP-DCV 2022)
STEP 2 : (Recommended) Attend one of the training courses
STEP 3 : (Required) Pass ONE of the qualifying exams
VMware vSphere 8.x Advanced Design (3V0-21.23)
145 Minutes 60 Questions $450 USD
Advanced Design VMware vSphere 7.x (3V0-21.21) - Retiring soon on January 31, 2024
150 Minutes 60 Questions $450 USD
Certification Path if you hold a VCAP-DCV Design 2022
Option 1 - Attend the training course in 2023
Option 2 - Pass ONE of the qualifying exams
VMware vSphere 8.x Advanced Design (3V0-21.23)
145 Minutes 60 Questions $450 USD
Advanced Design VMware vSphere 7.x (3V0-21.21) - Retiring soon on January 31, 2024
150 Minutes 60 Questions $450 USD
Certification Path if you hold a VCAP-DCV Design 2019 or Older OR VCAP-DCV Deploy 2018 or Older
STEP 1 : (Required) Earn the VCP-DCV 2023 (Or hold a VCP-DCV 2022)
STEP 2 : (Recommended) Attend one of the training courses
STEP 3 : (Required) Pass ONE of the qualifying exams
VMware vSphere 8.x Advanced Design (3V0-21.23)
145 Minutes 60 Questions $450 USD
Advanced Design VMware vSphere 7.x (3V0-21.21) - Retiring soon on January 31, 2024
150 Minutes 60 Questions $450 USD
FAQs
Are the courses listed required?
No, but we strongly recommend them because they are designed to prepare you for this exam.
Can I use my VCP-DCV 2023 as a prerequisite for the VCAP-DCV Design 2023 Certification?
Yes, but it is only required if your VCAP-DCV is 4 versions or older OR if you hold a VCAP in a different track that is 3 or less versions old.
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