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2 Contents 3 Certification Roadmap 4 Certification Details 9 Program Overview 10 Competencies / Roles 12 Locations has been providing IT training, business skills and consultancy services to businesses and the public sector for over 25 years. Through a process of astute acquisition and organic growth we have become the world s largest privately held learning solutions provider. We deliver tailored courses and certified vendor programmes that continue to add value to our clients long after their employees have completed the training. provides end-to-end learning services and solutions that create a quantifiable path to improved performance and increased knowledge for enterprise customers around the globe. Working in partnership with organisations to provide a flexible value for money service Sustaining business profitability is critical to your long-term success. can help you meet your short and long-term business objectives by providing you with the latest updates on the products, tools, skills and resources needed at every stage of your businesses evolution. Technology is moving quickly and it is imperative that companies keep abreast of the latest innovations from the world s leading technology providers. is uniquely positioned through its strong partnerships with VMware, Cisco, Microsoft, Avaya, IBM, Citrix, HP, ITIL and others to provide training on the next revolutionary product. We collaborate closely with our vendors and our strong partnerships ensure we are first to market with new courses and certifications. This means you can be among the first to adopt and, more importantly, maximise new technologies for competitive advantage. We continue to win awards worldwide for our innovation and quality of service, consistently winning prestigious awards from leading global vendors. Award Winning VMware Training and Certification Support your company's virtualisation strategy with VMware training. As the multiple winner of VMware's Global Training of the Year Award, we offer a full suite of courses in VMware vcloud, VMware View, and VMware vsphere training. VMware and offers world-class certification programmes to ensure and validate the technical competencies and expertise needed to install, manage, deploy and support VMware software. You will also be able to illustrate your ability to operate and maintain VMware cloud environments, giving companies the confidence and peace of mind that their IT employees have the skills and experience needed to be successful in the cloud era. VMware s role-based framework matches VMware certifications to both the roles that companies need to effectively design, operate, and evolve their cloud environment, and to the key technology solution areas that support the evolution to the cloud. Join our community Connect with our community and view all the latest IT and business industry updates, course information, events, webinars, videos and much more! Visit: for more information 2

3 VMware Certification Roadmap Cloud Data Center Virtualisation VCA VCA Professional VCP-Cloud VCP Cloud VCP Datacenter Virtualisation Key Advanced Expert Professional Advanced Professional Expert Professional VCAP-ClD VCAP Cloud Infrastructure Design VCDX-Cloud VCDX Cloud Engineer & Administrator Architect VCAP-ClA VCAP Cloud Infrastructure Admin End User Computing VCAP-DTD VCAP Desktop Design VCA VCP5-DT VCP Desktop VCDX-DT VCDX Desktop VCAP-DTA VCAP Desktop Admin VCAP-DCD VCAP Datacenter Design VCDX-DCV VCDX Datacenter Virtualisation VCAP-DCA VCAP Datacenter Admin Networking Virtualisation (In development) VCA VCP-NV VCP - Networking VCIX-NV Implementation - Networking VCDX For many companies and individuals, VMware certification is a key objective. As the world s leading and most trusted VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC), we have the capability and flexibility to deliver the full range of VMware authorised training solutions at locations throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). 3

4 Certification Details Data Center Virtualisation VCA - Data Center Virtualisation (VCA-DCV) To become VCA-DCV certified you must pass the VCA-DCV exam. There is no training requirement, however there is a free, self-paced elearning class that can help you prepare. If you are... Training Courses Certification Just starting with VMware Data Center virtualisation technologies VMware Data Center Virtualisation Fundamentals VCA-DCV VCA-DCV VCP5 - Data Center Virtualisation () This industry-recognised certification requires completion of a VMware-authorised training course and hands-on experience with VMware technologies. The VCP-DCV certification confirms that you have the education and skills needed to successfully install, deploy, scale and manage VMware vsphere environments, as well as the skills obtained by a minimum of six months experience with VMware infrastructure technologies. If you are... Training Courses Certification VMware vsphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V5.x] (VSICM) Or Just starting with VMware Data Center virtualisation VMware vsphere: Fast Track [V5.x] (VSFT) Or VMware vsphere: Optimise and Scale [V5.x] (VSOS) Or VMware vsphere Troubleshooting Workshop [V5.x] (VST) Currently VCP4-DCV Certified VMware vsphere: What's New [V5.x] (VMWN) Not VCP4-DCV Certified but have completed one of the VCP4-DCV qualifying courses: VMware vsphere: Advanced Fast Track [V4.x] VMware vsphere Automation Fast Track [V4.1] VMware vsphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V4.x] VMware vsphere: Troubleshooting [V4.x] VMware vsphere: What's New [V5.x] (VMWN) 4

5 VCAP5 Data Center Administration (VCAP-DCA) The VCAP5-DCA exam is a unique, lab-based exam where you will perform tasks using actual equipment to verify your skill at installing, configuring, and administering large and complex virtualised environments. Earning this certification demonstrates your expertise with VMware vsphere 5.x, as well as your ability to use automation tools and implement virtualised environments. If you are... Training Courses Certification Currently VMware vsphere: Optimise and Scale [V5.x] (VSOS) VCAP5-DCA VCP5-DT or VCP - Cloud Certified VCAP5-DCA Currently VCAP4-DCA Certified VMware vsphere: What's New (VMWN) VCAP5-DCA VCAP5-DCA VCAP5 Data Center Design (VCAP-DCD) VCAP5-DCD is designed for IT architects who design and integrate VMware solutions in multi-site, large enterprise, virtualised environments. Successful candidates possess a deep understanding of data center design principles and methodologies, as well as VMware core components and their relation to storage and networking. Successful candidates also have broad knowledge of applications and infrastructure services, and how they relate and integrate with the virtual infrastructure. If you are... Training Courses Certification Currently, VCP5-DT or VCP-Cloud Certified VMware vsphere: Design Workshop [V5.x] (VSD) VCAP5-DCD VCAP5-DCD And Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Design [V5.x] (DRBC Design) Currently VCAP4-DCD Certified VMware vsphere: What's New (VMWN) VCAP5-DCD VCAP5-DCD Training Blog Visit the Training Blog, your source for information on technical, professional & leadership training. Read interesting blog articles about the latest technologies and developments and interact with the international experts from and our partners. Visit 5

6 VCDX Data Center Virtualisation (VCDX-DCV) VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX) is the highest level of VMware certification. This elite group is comprised of design architects highly-skilled in VMware enterprise deployments and the program is designed for veteran professionals who want to validate and demonstrate their expertise in VMware technology. VCDX5-DCV certification is achieved through the unique design defence process, where all candidates must submit and successfully defend a production-ready VMware Solution before a panel of veteran VCDX-DCV holders. This process ensures that those who achieve VCDX status are peer-vetted and ready to join an elite group of world-class consulting architects. If you are... First Step Next Step Certification Currently VCDX4-DCV Certified VMware vsphere What's New v5.x VCAP5-DCD VCDX5-DCV and (VMWN) VCAP5-DCD Currently, VCAP5-DCA and VCAP5-DCD Certified Submit a VCDX5-DCV Application and Design Defend your design before a VCDX panel VCDX5-DCV VCDX-Cloud or VCDX-Desktop Certified Earn VCAP5-DCA and VCAP5-DCD Certifications Submit a successful VCDX5-DCV application and design VCDX5-DCV Networking VCP-Networking The VCP-NV certification validates your ability to install, configure, and administer NSX virtual networking implementations, regardless of the underlying physical architecture. With the knowledge validated by the VCP-NV certification, you will be prepared to install and administer architectures ranging from basic to advanced implementations. Successful candidates will demonstrate core networking skills, such as: Layer 2 switching and both static and dynamic Layer 3 routing integration with virtual standard and distributed switches management of networking policies for performance, scalability, and ease of administration creating and administering NSX logical switches, Layer 2 bridges, routers, load balancers, VPNs, firewalls creating and administering Edge services, such as DHCP, DNS, and NAT, configuring and managing High Availability Operational tasks, such as user permissions and roles, automation, monitoring, logging, auditing and compliance, backup and recovery, troubleshootig an Enterprise-class NSX networking implementation. If you are... First Step Next Step Certification Just starting with Network Virtualization VMNSXICM - required Pass VCP-NV VCP-NV Technologies Already VCP Certified VMNSXICM Pass VCP-NV VCP-NV Valid CCNA Data Center or CCNA Routing & Switching or CCNP Data Center or CCNP Routing & Switching certification.* VMCACICM and NSX Technical Overview with Labs Pass VCP-NV Request VCPN610 Authorization *This path is only available until February 28,

7 Cloud VCA - Cloud To become VCA-Cloud certified you must pass the VCA-Cloud exam. There is no training requirement, however there is a free, self-paced elearning class that can help you prepare. If you are... Training Courses Certification Just starting with VMware Recommended VCA-Cloud cloud technologies VMware Cloud Fundamentals VCA-Cloud VCP - Cloud Successful candidates demonstrate core vsphere skills in extending data virtualisation throughout the cloud by creating and managing vapps, service catalogues and organisation/provider VDCs, as well as administering cloud enabled networking and storage. This competency is built on the skills and knowledge needed to successfully install, deploy, scale, and manage VMware vsphere environments along with a solid foundation in basic cloud infrastructure concepts including public/private/hybrid clouds, multi- tenancy and cloud security. If you are... Training Courses Certification Just starting with VMware Recommended VCP-Cloud Cloud Technologies VMware vcloud Director: Install, Configure, Manage VCP Cloud [V5.x] (VMCICM) And VMware vcloud Automation Center: Install, Configure, Manage (VMCACICM) Any valid VCP Level Certification VMware vcloud Director: Install, Configure, Manage [V5.x] (VMCICM) VCP-Cloud VCP-Cloud VCAP - Cloud Infrastructure Administration (VCAP-CIA) The VCAP-CIA certification validates your ability to install, configure, and administer complex, single and multi-tenant public/private/hybrid VMware vcloud environments. If you are... Certification Currently or VCAP-CIA VCAP-CIA and VCP5-DT Certified VCP-Cloud VCAP - Cloud Infrastructure Design (VCAP-CID) The VCAP-CID certification verifies that you can define goals for your cloud infrastructure architecture, analyse elements of the framework, and make design decisions that ensure the proper physical and virtual components exist in the design. If you are... Training Courses Certification Any valid VCP Level Certification VMware vcloud: Design Best Practice [V1.5] (VMCD) VCAP-CID VCAP-CID VCDX - Cloud VCDX certification is achieved through a unique, two-step process where all candidates must submit and successfully defend a production ready VMware Solution before a panel of veteran VCDX-holders. This unique testing process ensures that those who achieve VCDX are peer vetted and ready to join an elite group of world-class consulting architects. If you are... First Step Next Step Certification Both VCAP-CIA and VCAP-CID certified Submit a successful VCDX-Cloud Application Defend your VCDX-Cloud and Design design before a VCDX panel VCDX5-DCV or VCDX-Desktop Certified Earn VCAP-CIA and VCAP-CID certifications Submit a successful VCDX- Cloud application and design VCDX-Cloud 7

8 End User Computing VCA Workforce Mobility (VCA-WM) To become VCA-WM certified you must pass the VCA-WM exam. There is no training requirement, however there is a free, self-paced elearning class that can help you prepare. If you are... Training Courses Certification Just starting with VMware workforce Recommended Training VCA-VM VCA-WM mobility technologies VMware Workforce Mobility Fundamentals VCP5 Desktop (VCP5-DT) The VMware Certified Professional 5 Desktop (VCP5-DT) is directed toward Virtualisation Systems Engineers who seek to demonstrate their ability to install and configure the VMware View environment and enable View Client users. Candidates must be able to configure the vsphere environment, possess a deep understanding of VMware core components and their relation to storage and networking and be proficient in datacenter design methodologies. Please note VCP6-DT is available from September If you are... Training Courses Certification Just starting with VMware desktop technologies Currently or VCP-Cloud Certfied Recommended Training VMware Horizon View: Install, Configure Manage [V5.x or V6] (VMVIEW) Or VMware Desktop Fast Track: (VMVDFT) VCP-DT VMware View VCP5-DT or VCP6-DT VCP5-DT or VCP6-DT VCAP - Desktop Administrator (VCAP-DTA) VCAP-DTA certification validates your advanced proficiency with deploying, administering, and troubleshooting large-scale, production ready, virtual desktop infrastructures that enable workforce mobility. It also demonstrates your ability to install and manage highly-available and recoverable Horizon View environments while establishing policies and settings for a secure virtualized infrastructure. If you are... Training Courses Certification Currently VCP5-DT,, or VMware Desktop Fast Track (VMVDFT) VCAP-DTA VCAP-DTA VCP-Cloud Certified VCAP - Desktop Design (VCAP-DTD) Earning VMware Certified Advanced Professional Desktop Design (VCAP-DTD) certification validates your ability to design, plan and optimise VMware View solutions. This certification signals a strong understanding of VMware View core components and their relation to the data center, as well as View design methodologies and principles. If you are... Next Step Certification Currently VCP5-DT or VCP- Cloud Certified Recommended Training VMware Horizon View: Design Best Practice [V5.x] (VMVD) VCAP-DTD VCAP-DTD Or VMware Desktop Fast Track: (VMVDFT) Upon passing the VCAP-DTD exam you will also be granted the VCP5-DT certification as well. 8

9 Program Overview The VMware Network provides unique solutions and offers unparalleled value. As a VMware partner, you have exclusive access to information and tools, allowing your company to build revenue and grow virtualisation practice through tailored content, specific to your needs. The VMware Solution Provider Program has the following partner levels: Solution Provider Requirements For s that offer hosted services to end customers, the VMware Service Provider Program was set up: Service Provider Requirements Premier & Corporate Reseller 4 VSPs, 4 VTSPs, 4 VCPs Any 3 Solution Competencies Minimum 10 transactions over 4 quarters Premier 4 VCPs Cloud Provider Solution Competency vcloud powered Badge 100,000 points Enterprise 2 VSP, 2 VTSP, 2 VCP Any Solution Competency Enterprise 2 VCP Cloud Provider Solution Competency 10,800 points, developed country 3,600 points, developing countries Professional Enrolled 1 VSP, 1 VTSP from May 2015 Application + Click-through Agreement Professional Enrolled 1 VCP 360 points Application + Click-through Agreement, the world s leading VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) who's previously won the VMware s Global Education of the Year for 2009, 2010 and 2011 in addition to EMEA VATC of the Year in 2010 and have a wide range of competitively priced bundles. They have been compiled to help you become a VMware partner, maintain your status or accelerate you to the highest level: Premier. Redeem Your VMware Consulting and Training Credits with Your company made a substantial investment in education by purchasing VMware Consulting and Training Credits, also known as PSO Credits. Don't let that investment go to waste. You can now redeem your VMware credits for authorised VMware training delivered by. Do you have questions about the VMware Consulting and Training Credits? Please contact one of our VMware training advisors and they will gladly assist you! 9

10 VMware Competency Requirements Server Virtualisation VSP-SV (Server Virtualisation 5.x) VTSP-SV (Server Virtualisation 5.x) Server Virtualisation Technical Post-Sales Accreditation: vsphere 5.x Design VSD VCAP-DCD VMware Certified Advanced Professional on vsphere 5 - Datacenter Design (VCAP5-DCD) VSOMFT Server Virtualisation Technical Post-Sales Accreditation: vsphere 5 Upgrade VMWN VSICM VSFT Business Continuity VSP - BC (Business Continuity 5.5) VTSP - BC (Business Continuity 5.5) Business Continuity Technical Post Sales Accredited Overview and Design 5 Technical Post-Sales Accreditation: Implementation Fundamentals 5 VMSRM v5 Desktop Virtualisation VSP - DV (Desktop Virtualisation v6) VTSP - DV (Desktop Virtualisation v6) Desktop Virtualisation Technical Post-Sales Accreditation: VMware View 5 Implementation Fundamentals VMVIEW Or VMVDFT VCP5-DT VMware Certified Professional 5 or 6 Desktop (VCP-DT) VMware Certified Advanced Professional - Desktop Design (VCAP-DTD) Desktop Virtualisation Technical Post Sales Accreditation VMware View 5 Design VMVD Or VMVDFT VCAP-DTD Desktop Virtualization Technical Post-Sales Accreditation: VMware Mirage Fundamentals VMHMICM Desktop As a Service DaaS VSP-DV 6 VTSP-DaaS (Desktop as a Service) Desktop Virtualization Technical Post-Sales Accreditation VMware View 5 Implementation Fundamentals -OR- VMVIEW VCP5-DT (Desktop) certification Desktop as a Service Technical Post-Sales Accreditation VSE 10

11 Cloud Provider - VMware Service Providers at the Enterprise or Premier levels MUST achieve this competency VSP-CP (Cloud Provider) Cloud Provider Technical Post-Sales Accreditation VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization (VCP4-DCV) () VMware Certified Professional - Cloud VSICM or VSFT VMCACICM VCP-DCV VCP-CLOUD OPERATIONS - COP-CP Cloud Provider Hybrid Cloud VSP - Hybrid VTSP - Hybrid Hybrid Technical Post-Sales Accreditation: VSICM VSFT VMWN Hybrid Cloud Subscription Expert (VSE) Management Automation VSP - MA (Management Automation 6) VTSP - MA (Management Automation 6) Management Automation Technical Post-Sales: vcloud Automation Center VMCACICM Management Operations VSP - MO (Management Operations 5) VTSP - MO (Management Operations 5) Management Technical Post-Sales Accreditation: vcenter Operations Manager 5.x Management Technical Post-Sales Accreditation: vcenter Configuration Manager 5.x VMOMAP VMOMAUDC VMCMVIM Other competency options include Virtualisation of Business Critical Applications, Data Management and Application Modernisation which can be completely achieved on line at. V&C Select V&C Select is a simple concept and a flexible approach to delivery. You can select a course from our robust public schedule and attend in person or as a virtual delegate. It provides an exciting new opportunity for attending courses where time, geographical location, cost of travel and accommodation are prohibitive factors to people having access to effective training. Visit learning-delivery Coming Soon Look out for more competencies coming soon: Software-Defined Storage and Network Virtualisation coming in You are able to meet your VSP and VTSP requirements by attending Solution Tracks or Tech Express events. Please contact your local account manager or check for the latest offerings. 11

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