VMware Certifications validate the critical skills required to integrate and manage the technology that drives our customers desired business outcomes. Certifications are organized into multiple technology areas with levels for those new to the industry as well as experts in the field.

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.

Data Center Virtualization – VCTA-DCV
Network Virtualization – VCTA-NV
Security – VCTA-SEC
Cloud Management and Automation – VCTA-CMA
End-User Computing – VCTA-EUC
Application Modernization – VCTA-AM

VCP – VMware Certified Professional (For Administrators and Engineers)

This level is designed for IT professionals who install, configure, manage, and optimize VMware solutions.

Data Center Virtualization 2023 (VCP-DCV)
Network Virtualization 2023 (VCP-NV)
Cloud Management and Automation 2023 (VCP-CMA)
Cloud Operations 2023 (VCP-CO)
VMware Cloud 2023 (VCP-VMC)
Desktop Management 2023 (VCP-DTM)
Digital Workspace 2023 (VCP-DW)
Endpoint and Workload Security 2023 (VCP-EWS)
Application Modernization 2023 (VCP-AM)
Tanzu for Kubernetes Operations 2023 (VCP-TKO)

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.

Data Center Virtualization Design 2023 (VCAP-DCV Design)
Data Center Virtualization Deploy 2023 (VCAP-DCV Deploy)
Network Virtualization Design 2023 (VCAP-NV Design)
Network Virtualization Deploy 2023 (VCAP-NV Deploy)
Management and Automation Design 2023 (VCAP-CMA Design)
Management and Automation Deploy 2023 (VCAP-CMA Deploy)
Desktop Management Design 2023 (VCAP-DTM Design)
Desktop Management Deploy 2023 (VCAP-DTM Deploy)

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.

Data Center Virtualization – Experts with this certification have validated their world-class vSphere design skills.
Cloud Management & Automation – Experts with this certification have validated their world-class vCloud Suite design skills.
Desktop and Mobility – Experts with this certification have validated their world-class VMware Horizon Suite design skills.
Network Virtualization – Experts with this certification have validated their world-class NSX design skills.