VMware Certification Testing

The VMware Certified Professional Program offers technology professionals the knowledge, skills and credentials to deploy and maintain VMware virtualization technology. This program is designed for any technical individual—partners, end-users, resellers and consultants.

VMware, Inc. is the leading provider of virtual computing software for Intel-based computers. Through its patented and patent-pending technology, VMware brings virtual computing to distributed systems – from the desktop to the data center. Enterprise customers use VMware software for server consolidation, workload management and for application development, testing and deployment.

VMware products enable multiple operating systems to run concurrently and independently in virtual machines on a single server so that users can build, test and deploy many virtual machines on one physical machine.

VMware Certification News

Upgrade to VCP4!
VMware is allowing participating candidates who fail a VMware Certified Professional on vSphere 4 exam (exam code – VCP410) to have a free re-take. Visit www.PearsonVUE.com/VMware/Upgrade for more details.

VMWare Certification was named one of the top Vendor Tech Certifications End Users Love
Technical certifications are a major factor in end users’ selection of solution and service providers. Channel Insider and Amazon Consulting asked more than 200 enterprise and midmarket purchases which vendor certifications they value the most when selecting a solution provider. Read the Article.

New Security Measures
As part of its ongoing commitment to ensuring the integrity of your VMware certification, VMware is strengthening its security measures to reinforce the value and integrity of VMware Certifications. VMware recently implemented the addition of several Pearson VUE security enhancements to its VCP and VCDX programs, including adding a digital photo to a candidate’s score report and to the Pearson VUE authentication website. All VCDX candidates will have their photo taken. Many VCP candidates will also experience this enhanced security at Pearson VUE test centers that have the new equipment. If you have questions about these new security measures, please contact the Certification Team at certification@vmware.com or 1-866-377-4710, option 4.

How to Get IT Job Security and a 6-Figure Salary
Looking for a six-figure salary and a virtual guarantee of a job? Even as the recession grinds on and unemployment remains high, virtualization engineers are enjoying boom-time salaries and job opportunities. Read the Article.

VMware Announces New Global Education Services and Certification Programs

VMware is launching the VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX), an advanced certification for architects and consultants who are responsible for planning and designing VMware enterprise deployments. In addition, VMware’s Live Online courses, with daytime or evening-only options, give students greater flexibility for receiving training on VMware Infrastructure. Recent salary information shows that the VMware Certified Professional (VCP) designation provides substantial value to IT professionals who use certification to differentiate themselves in the marketplace.

Become a VMware Certified Professional

Become a VMware Certified Professional on VMware Infrastructure 3 (VCP3)

Before taking your certification exam, you must participate in a VMware authorized course that is instructor-led to learn best practices and gain hands-on experience. If you are a current VCP, there are no course prerequisites.

VCP310 Exam Availability Extended!

Notice: Due to overwhelming demand, existing VCP3 professionals will be able to obtain the VCP4 certification with no additional course requirement through January 31, 2010.

Dear VMware Certified Professionals,

First, let us say thank you for supporting VMware’s certification program! We appreciate our VCPs who have worked hard over the past few months to achieve our newest certification, the VCP on vSphere 4. In order to meet the December 31, 2009, deadline, many of you recently scheduled (and hopefully passed!) your exam with our testing partner. In fact, so many of you scheduled exams that some of our VCP professionals were unable to find a testing center with available seats prior to the December deadline.

In order to accommodate participants that, despite best efforts, were unable to schedule their exam prior to the deadline, VMware will continue accepting the VCP3 certification as a qualification to take the VCP4 exam without requiring attending the “What’s New” class through January 31, 2010. We fully expect that the additional four weeks will allow remaining participants ample time to find a testing center with available seating, and will NOT be extending the deadline any further, so please take advantage of this opportunity!

Regards,
The VMware Technical Certification Team

Become a VMware Certified Professional on vSphere™ 4

With the launch of vSphere™ 4, a new certification will be available. The VMware Certified Professional (VCP) on vSphere™ 4 beta exam will be available July 6^th, 2009. Candidates eligible for the beta exam will automatically be contacted by VMware. These candidates will be VCP3 certified and have beta tested the product. The VCP on vSphere4 (VCP4) certification exam will be publically available on August 8^th, 2009. For more information please visit www.vmware.com/certification.