Apps & Cloud
Unlock the value of any cloud and accelerate the delivery of modern applications with VMware Cloud.
Networking
Accelerate modern app operations with network and security virtualization for WAN, data center and cloud.
Workspace
Enable any employee to work anywhere, anytime with seamless employee experiences.
Security
Secure your infrastructure across any app, any cloud and any device.
Solutions by Industry
Explore tailored solutions for your application framework, cloud infrastructure and security architecture.
Why VMware
Build, run, manage, connect and protect all of your apps, anywhere with a digital foundation built on VMware.
Explore Certifications and Badges
- Data Center Virtualization
- VMware Data Center Virtualization certifications are designed to gauge your level of skill designing, installing, and managing VMware vSphere environments in a real world environment.
- Network Virtualization
- VMware Network Virtualization certifications are designed to gauge your level of skill designing, implementing, and managing a VMware NSX environment.
- Cloud Management and Automation
- VMware Cloud Management and Automation certifications are designed to gauge your level of skill installing, configuring, and optimizing VMware vRealize for your cloud solution.
- End-User Computing
- VMware End-User Computing certifications are designed to gauge your level of skill designing, installing, and managing Digital Workspace solutions using VMware Workspace One and Desktop Management solutions using VMware Horizon.
- Security
- This certification validates a candidate's understanding of VMware's security solutions and the candidate's ability to provide entry level support for the security features of VMware products, including NSX-T Data Center, Workspace ONE and VMware Carbon Black Cloud.
- Application Modernization
- VMware Application Modernization certifications are designed to gauge your level of skill validated by passing specialists exams. Whether it’s developer knowledge of specialized frameworks, or administrator knowledge of emerging technologies like Kubernetes and containers, VMware can help you build an effective team with proven skills.
Certification Levels
VCTA
- VMware Certified Technical Associate
For Operators
This entry-level technical certification is for anyone new to the industry or advancing their careers who perform operational tasks typically delegated by administrators of virtualized environments.
VCP
- VMware Certified Professional
For Administrators and Engineers
This level is designed for IT professionals who install, configure, manage, and optimize VMware solutions.
VCAP
- VMware Certified Advanced Professional
For Administrators, Architects and Engineers
The advanced level certifications are for those who design and build VMware Solutions (VCAP Design), manage and optimize (VCAP Deployment) VMware solutions.
VCDX
- VMware Certified Design Expert
For Architects
The highest level of VMware certification, VCDX recognizes IT professionals who design, build, and manage VMware solutions and systems.
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FAQs
What Benefits Do I Receive After I’ve Earned A VMware Certification?
For candidates who have earned a VMware certification (VCTA, VCP, VCAP) or VCIX6 special designation, we now offer the ability to purchase branded apparel and a VMware Press discount. You may access the benefits link within your CertManager > Benefits section. To do so, follow the steps below:
Log in to your myLearn Account.
Click the 'Certification Manager' link on the right-side navigation bar.
From the Certification Manager home screen, select "Benefits" in the upper right menu.
From here, any "Active Benefits" you have earned will be listed.
Click 'Claim Benefit’ link.
Click ‘View’ to be directed to your claimed benefit.
Do The Recommended Courses Cover All Of The Material I Will Need To Pass The Exam?
While the recommended courses focus on many of the areas tested in the VMware certification exams, they do not cover all the test materials. Knowledge that can only be gained from hands-on experience is also needed to pass the exams. Refer to the Exam Preparation Guide for details.
How Can I Obtain A Copy of My Certification Logo?
Go to https://www.vmware.com/certification
Log in to your myLearn Account.
Click the 'Certification Manager' link.
Select ‘Certifications’ in the top menu
You may view your certifications under “Active Certifications”.
To the right of each 'Active' certification is a PDF and Logo link.