Become a VMware Certified Professional!

The VMware Certified Professional Program is designed for individuals who want to demonstrate their expertise in virtual infrastructure and increase the potential for career advancement. The high standards expected of a VCP means it's one of the most sought after certifications in the industry.

VCP Certification Benefits:

• Demonstrate your VMware software technical expertise to your customers
• Increase customer confidence levels
• Display the VMware Certified Professional logo on your business card or website

With the launch of vSphere™ 4, a new certification will be available. The VMware Certified Professional on vSphere™ 4 beta exam will be available June 29th, 2009. Candidates eligible for the beta exam will automatically be contacted by VMware. These candidates must be VCP3 certified and beta product users. The VCP on vSphere 4 (VCP4) exam will be available publicly on August 1st, 2009.

There are four possible paths to achieve VCP4:

1. If you are NEW to VMware

• Attend the VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V4] course OR attend the VMware vSphere 4: Fast Track.
• Take and pass the VCP4 exam

2. If you are currently a VCP3

• Take and pass the VCP4 exam. This option will only be available until December 31, 2009. Beginning in 2010, VCP3s must attend the VMware vSphere: What's New [V4] class in order to upgrade. The What's New class is strongly recommended.

3. If you are currently a VCP2

• Take and pass the VCP on VMware Infrastructure 3 exam
• Take and pass the VCP4 Exam. This option will only be available until December 31, 2009. Beginning in 2010, VCP3s must attend the VMware vSphere: What's New [V4] class in order to upgrade.

4. If you are not a VCP3, but have attended one of the prerequisite classes
(VI3: Install & Configure; VI3: Deploy Secure & Analyze; or VI3: Fast Track).

• Take and pass the VCP3 exam OR attend the VMware vSphere: What's New [V4] course.
• Take and pass the VCP4 Exam.

Click here for an overview of the VMWare training!