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
Advanced Design VMware vSphere 7.x (3V0-21.21)
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
Advanced Design VMware vSphere 7.x (3V0-21.21)
150 Minutes 60 Questions $450 USD
Certification Path if you hold a VCAP in any track with a 2020 version or newer
Advanced Design VMware vSphere 7.x (3V0-21.21)
150 Minutes 60 Questions $450 USD
Certification Path if you hold a VCAP-DCV Design 2022
Advanced Design VMware vSphere 7.x (3V0-21.21)
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
Advanced Design VMware vSphere 7.x (3V0-21.21)
150 Minutes 60 Questions $450 USD
FAQs
No, but we strongly recommend them because they are designed to prepare you for this exam.
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.

Certification Resources

VCP Community

VMware Customer Connect Learning

VMware Press
