STEP 1 : (Recommended) Gain experience with NSX solutions
Certification Paths
Path if you hold
Certification Paths
Path if you hold
Network Virtualization Certification Path
Path if you hold no VCP certifications
STEP 2 : (Required) Attend one of the required training courses
Courses used by VMware to develop this exam and strongly recommended to you for exam preparation:
VMware NSX-T Data Center: Install, Configure, Manage[V3.0]
Courses VMware will accept which meet training course requirements (List includes the courses used to develop this exam.):
VMware NSX: Install, Configure, Manage [V4.0] - On Demand
VMware NSX: Install, Configure, Manage [V4.0]
VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer: Install, Configure, Manage [V21.x]
VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer: ICM plus Troubleshooting and Operations Fast Track [V20.x]
VMware NSX: Troubleshooting and Operations [V4.x]
VMware NSX-T Data Center: Troubleshooting and Operations [V3.2] - On Demand
VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer: Install, Configure, Manage [V20.x] - On Demand
VMware NSX-T Data Center for Intrinsic Security [V3.2]
VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer: Install, Configure, Manage [V20.x]
VMware NSX-T Data Center: Install, Configure, Manage [V3.2] - On Demand
VMware NSX-T Data Center: Troubleshooting and Operations [V3.2]
VMware NSX-T Data Center: Design [V3.2]
VMware NSX-T Data Center: Install, Configure, Manage [V3.2]
VMware NSX-T Data Center for Intrinsic Security [V3.1]
VMware NSX-T Data Center for Intrinsic Security [V3.1] - On Demand
VMware NSX-T Data Center: Install, Configure, Manage [V3.0]
VMware NSX-T Data Center: Install, Configure, Manage [V3.0] - On Demand
VMware NSX-T Data Center: Design [V3.0] (Retired but still qualifies)
VMware NSX-T Data Center: Troubleshooting and Operations [V3.0] (Retired but still qualifies)
VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer: ICM plus Troubleshooting and Operations Fast Track (Retired but still qualifies)
VMware NSX-T Data Center: Troubleshooting and Operations [V3.0] - On Demand (Retired but still qualifies)
VMware NSX-T Data Center: Migration from NSX Data Center for vSphere - On Demand (Retired but still qualifies)
VMware NSX-T Data Center: Migration from NSX Data Center for vSphere (Retired but still qualifies)
STEP 3 : (Required) Pass the Professional Network Virtualization exam
Professional VMware NSX-T Data Center 3.0 (2V0-41.20)
135 Minutes 70 Questions $250 USD
Path if you hold a VCP-NV 2022
STEP 1 : (Recommended) Gain experience with NSX solutions
Option 1 : Attend one of the training courses in 2023
Courses used by VMware to develop this exam and strongly recommended to you for exam preparation:
VMware NSX-T Data Center: Install, Configure, Manage [V3.0]
Courses VMware will accept which meet training course requirements (List includes the courses used to develop this exam.):
VMware NSX: Install, Configure, Manage [V4.0] - On Demand
VMware NSX: What's New [V4.0] - On Demand
VMware NSX: Install, Configure, Manage [V4.0]
VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer: Install, Configure, Manage [V21.x]
VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer: ICM plus Troubleshooting and Operations Fast Track [V20.x]
VMware NSX: Troubleshooting and Operations [V4.x]
VMware NSX-T Data Center: Troubleshooting and Operations [V3.2] - On Demand
VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer: Install, Configure, Manage [V20.x] - On Demand
Migration from VMware NSX for vSphere to NSX-T
Migration from VMware NSX for vSphere to NSX-T - On Demand
VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer: Troubleshooting and Operations [V20.x]
VMware NSX-T Data Center for Intrinsic Security [V3.2]
VMware NSX-T Data Center: Install, Configure, Manage [V3.2] - On Demand
VMware NSX-T Data Center: What’s New [V3.2] - On Demand
VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer: Install, Configure, Manage [V20.x]
VMware NSX-T Data Center: Troubleshooting and Operations [V3.2]
VMware NSX-T Data Center: Design [V3.2]
VMware NSX-T Data Center: What's New [V3.2]
VMware NSX-T Data Center: Install, Configure, Manage [V3.2]
VMware NSX-T Data Center for Intrinsic Security [V3.1]
VMware NSX-T Data Center for Intrinsic Security [V3.1] - On Demand
VMware NSX-T Data Center: Install, Configure, Manage [V3.0]
VMware NSX-T Data Center: Install, Configure, Manage [V3.0] - On Demand
VMware NSX-T Data Center: Multisite Deployments with Federation
VMware Cloud Director: Advanced Networking with NSX-T Data Center [V10.2]
VMware NSX-T Data Center: Multisite Deployments with Federation - On Demand
Option 2 : Pass the Professional Network Virtualization Exam
Professional VMware NSX-T Data Center 3.0 (2V0-41.20)
135 Minutes 70 Questions $250 USD
Path if you hold a VCP in any track with a 2020 version or newer
STEP 1 : (Recommended) Gain experience with NSX solutions
STEP 2 : (Recommended) Attend one of the training courses:
Courses used by VMware to develop this exam and strongly recommended to you for exam preparation:
VMware NSX-T Data Center: Install, Configure, Manage [V3.0]
Courses VMware will accept which meet training course requirements (List includes the courses used to develop this exam.):
VMware NSX-T Data Center: Install, Configure, Manage [V3.0]
VMware NSX-T Data Center: Install, Configure, Manage [V3.0] - On Demand
VMware NSX-T Data Center for Intrinsic Security [V3.1]
VMware NSX-T Data Center for Intrinsic Security [V3.1] - On Demand
VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer: ICM plus Troubleshooting and Operations Fast Track (Retired but still qualifies)
VMware NSX-T Data Center: Troubleshooting and Operations [V3.0] - On Demand (Retired but still qualifies)
VMware NSX-T Data Center: Troubleshooting and Operations [V3.0] (Retired but still qualifies)
VMware NSX-T Data Center: Design [V3.0] (Retired but still qualifies)
VMware NSX-T Data Center: Migration from NSX Data Center for vSphere - On Demand (Retired but still qualifies)
VMware NSX-T Data Center: Migration from NSX Data Center for vSphere (Retired but still qualifies)
STEP 3 : (Required) Pass the Professional Network Virtualization exam
Professional VMware NSX-T Data Center 3.0 (2V0-41.20)
135 Minutes 70 Questions $250 USD
Path if you hold a Cisco Certification
STEP 1 : (Recommended) Gain experience with NSX solutions
STEP 2 : (Required) Submit proof that you hold an Active/Non-Expired Cisco CCNA, CCNP or CCIE certification
STEP 3 : (Required) Pass the Professional Network Virtualization exam
Professional VMware NSX-T Data Center 3.0 (2V0-41.20)
135 Minutes 70 Questions $250 USD
Path if you hold a VCP-NV 2020 or Newer
STEP 1 : (Recommended) Gain experience with NSX solutions
STEP 2 : (Recommended) Attend one of the training courses
Courses used by VMware to develop this exam and strongly recommended to you for exam preparation:
VMware NSX-T Data Center: Install, Configure, Manage [V3.0]
Courses VMware will accept which meet training course requirements (List includes the courses used to develop this exam.):
VMware NSX-T Data Center: Install, Configure, Manage [V3.0]
VMware NSX-T Data Center: Install, Configure, Manage [V3.0] - On Demand
VMware NSX-T Data Center for Intrinsic Security [V3.1]
VMware NSX-T Data Center for Intrinsic Security [V3.1] - On Demand
VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer: ICM plus Troubleshooting and Operations Fast Track (Retired but still qualifies)
VMware NSX-T Data Center: Troubleshooting and Operations [V3.0] - On Demand (Retired but still qualifies)
VMware NSX-T Data Center: Troubleshooting and Operations [V3.0] (Retired but still qualifies)
VMware NSX-T Data Center: Design [V3.0] (Retired but still qualifies)
VMware NSX-T Data Center: Migration from NSX Data Center for vSphere - On Demand (Retired but still qualifies)
VMware NSX-T Data Center: Migration from NSX Data Center for vSphere (Retired but still qualifies)
STEP 3 : (Required) Pass the Professional Network Virtualization exam
Professional VMware NSX-T Data Center 3.0 (2V0-41.20)
135 Minutes 70 Questions $250 USD
FAQs
Do I have to complete certification requirements in the order listed?
No, however we strongly recommend that you do. Please note that successfully registering to take an exam does not imply that you meet the certification requirements in full.
If I earned a VCP-NV certification previously, how can I achieve the new VCP-NV 2023 certification?
VMware provides multiple paths for prior certification holders. Check the path appropriate for your circumstances under the certification overview page.
Does VMware recognize my Cisco certifications?
Yes, some Cisco certifications can be used in place of course requirements. Check the path appropriate for your circumstances under the certification overview page.
How do I submit proof of my Cisco certifications to VMware?
How do I share my VCP-NV 2023 badge?
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What are the benefits of a badge?
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- Provides employers with easy, valid verification of your VMware credentials.
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