Major Update to VMware Certification Naming and Schedule
VMware have announced a major shift in the naming and versioning for all certifications - alignment to the year in which a certification is earned, and a new annual release/update schedule for all VCP, VCAP, and VCDX certifications!
Naming Convention
Using the Data Center Virtualization (DCV) track, here's an example of the the next generation of certification names:
Certifications launched from this month will use this new convention, starting with the release of:
Release Schedule
As you might expect from such a naming convention, there's also a switch to an annual release schedule:
Benefits
These changes give you:
For further information and an FAQ document please see this blog announcement
Naming Convention
Using the Data Center Virtualization (DCV) track, here's an example of the the next generation of certification names:
- VCP-DCV 2019
- VCAP-DCV Design 2019
- VCAP-DCV Deploy 2019
- VCDX-DCV 2019
Certifications launched from this month will use this new convention, starting with the release of:
- VMware Certified Professional – Desktop and Mobility 2018 (VCP-DTM 2018)
- VMware Certified Advanced Professional – Data Center Virtualization Deploy 2018 (VCAP-DCV Deploy 2018)
- VMware Certified Advanced Professional – Cloud Management and Automation Deploy 2018 (VCAP- CMA Deploy 2018)
Release Schedule
As you might expect from such a naming convention, there's also a switch to an annual release schedule:
- January 1st: Release and update all VCP certifications
- March 1st: Release and update all VCAP Design certifications
- May 1st: Release and update all VCAP Deploy certifications
- VCDX certification updates will follow VCAP releases
Benefits
These changes give you:
- Better predictability in certification releases
- Stronger relevancy in the market - you can easily communicate your current status
- Clarity of paths and requirements for upgrading and recertification
For further information and an FAQ document please see this blog announcement
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