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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 recipient of VMware's Global Training Award Winning of the Year for the past three consecutive years, 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 End User Computing Cloud Data Center Virtualisation End User Com Professional Professional VCP-IaaS VCP Infrastructure as a Service VCP-IaaS VCP Infrastructure as a Service or or VCP Cloud VCP Cloud VCP Datacenter Virtualisation VCP Datacenter Virtualisation VCP Desktop VCP Deskto Key Key Advanced Advanced Expert Expert Professional Professional P-ClD P Cloud Infrastructure Design P-ClD P Cloud Infrastructure Design VCDX-Cloud VCDX Cloud P-ClA P Cloud Infrastructure Admin VCDX-Cloud VCDX Cloud Engineer & Administrator Architect P-ClA P Cloud Infrastructure Admin Engineer & Administrator Architect End User Computing Cloud P-DCD P Datacenter Design P-DCD P Datacenter Design VCDX-DCV VCDX Datacenter Virtualisation P-DCA P Datacenter Admin VCDX-DCV VCDX Datacenter Virtualisation P-DCA P Datacenter Admin Networking Virtualisation (In development) Data Center Virtualisation P-DTD P Desktop Design P-DTD P Desktop Design VCDX-DT VCDX Desktop P-D P De Admi VCDX-DT VCDX Deskto End User Com End User Computing Networking Virtualisation (In development) Key Advanced Advanced Expert Expert Advanced Expert Professional Professional Professional Professional Professional VCP-IaaS VCP Infrastructure as a Service P-DTD P Desktop Design P-DTD P Desktop Design VCP Desktop or VCP Desktop P-ClD P Cloud Infrastructure Design VCDX-DT VCDX Desktop VCDX-Cloud VCDX Cloud VCDX-DT VCDX Desktop Engineer & Administrator Architect VCP Cloud P-DTA P Desktop Admin P-ClA P Cloud Infrastructure Admin P-DTA P Desktop Admin P DESIGN P-DCD P Datacenter Design VCDX-DCV VCDX Datacenter Virtualisation VCP VCP Datacenter Virtualisation P DESIGN VCDX VCP P ADMIN VCDX P-DCA P Datacenter Admin P ADMIN P-DTD P Desktop Design VCDX-DT VCDX Desktop VCP Desktop 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 (-DCV) To become -DCV certified you must pass the -DCV exam (exam code: D510). 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 -DCV -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 Just starting with VMware Data Center virtualisation Currently VCP2 or VCP3 Certified VMware vsphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V5.x] (VSICM) VMware vsphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V5.x] (VSICM) Or 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 P5 Data Center Administration (P-DCA) The P5-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) P5-DCA or VCP - Cloud Certified P5-DCA Currently P4-DCA Certified VMware vsphere: What's New (VMWN) P5-DCA P5-DCA P5 Data Center Design (P-DCD) P5-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, or Certified VMware vsphere: Design Workshop [V5.x] (VSD) P5-DCD P5-DCD And Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Design [V5.x] (DRBC Design) Currently P4-DCA Certified VMware vsphere: What's New (VMWN) P5-DCD P5-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(s) Currently VCDX4-DCV Certified Earn Certification P5-DCD VCDX5-DCV and P5-DCD If you are... First Step Next Step Certification(s) Currently, PS5-DCA and PS-DCD Certified Submit a VCDX5-DCV Application Defend your design before a VCDX panel VCDX5-DCV Cloud - Cloud To become -Cloud certified you must pass the -Cloud exam (exam code: C510). 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 -Cloud cloud technologies VMware Cloud Fundamentals -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 Currently Certified Recommended VMware vcloud Director: Install, Configure, Manage IaaS [V5.x] (VMCICM) And vcenter Chargeback Fundamentals Just starting with VMware cloud technologies or currently VCP4-DCV Certified VMware vcloud Director: Install, Configure, Manage [V5.x] (VMCICM) 6

7 P-Cloud Infrastructure Administration (P-CIA) The P-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 Certified P-CIA P-CIA Currently or Certified P-CIA P-CIA and * Note: If you use the or VCP-DCV certification as your pre-requisite, upon passing the P-CIA exam you will also inherit the Certification P-Cloud Infrastructure Design (P-CID) The P-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 Currently Certified Recommended P-CID VMware vcloud: Design Best Practice [V1.5] (VMCD) P-CID Currently, P5-DCD, P5- DCA or VCDX5-DCV Certified VMware vcloud: Design Best Practice [V1.5] (VMCD) P-CID P-CID and 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(s) Both P-CIA and P-CID certified Submit a successful VCDX-Cloud application and design Defend your design before a VCDX panel VCDX-Cloud VCDX3 or VCDX4-DCV certified Earn P5-DCD, P-CIA and P-CID certifications Submit a successful VCDX- Cloud application and design VCDX5-DCV certified Earn P-CIA and P-CID certifications Submit a successful VCDX- Cloud application and design VCDX-Cloud and VCDX5-DCV VCDX-Cloud 7

8 End User Computing Workforce Mobility (-WM) To become -WM certified you must pass the -WM exam (exam code: W510). 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 mobility technologies Recommended Training VMware Workforce Mobility Fundamentals VMware Certified Associate Workforce Mobility (-VM) -WM VCP5 Desktop () The VMware Certified Professional 5 Desktop () 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. If you are... Training Courses Certification Just starting with VMware desktop technologies Currently or Certfied Recommended Training VMware Horizon View: Install, Configure Manage [V5.x] (VMVIEW) Or VMware Desktop Fast Track: (VMVDFT) VMware View P - Desktop Design (P-DTD) Earning VMware Certified Advanced Professional Desktop Design (P-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 Certified Recommended Training VMware Horizon View: Design Best Practice [V5.x] (VMVD) P-DTD P-DTD Or VMware Desktop Fast Track: (VMVDFT) Currently Certified Recommended Training VMware Horizon View: Design Best Practice [V5.x] (VMVD) P-DTD P-DTD and Or VMware Desktop Fast Track: (VMVDFT) 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 Enterprise 4 VSP, 4 VTSP, 4 VCP Developed Countries: IV + 2 Competencies Emerging Countries: IV + 1 Competency 2 VSP, 2 VTSP, 2 VCP IV Competency X X X Premier Enterprise 5 VSP, 5 VCP > points (>500 VM s) 2 VSP, 2 VCP points (500 VM s) or points (300 VM s) or points (100 VM s) Professional 1 VSP, 1 VTSP Professional 1 VSP, 1 VCP points (50 VM s) or 360 points (10 VM s) Registered Application + Click-through Agreement Registered 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 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 () Infrastructure Virtualisation - Compulsory Infrastructure Virtualisation Sales Accreditation 4 VSP - IV (Infrastructure Virtualisation 5) Infrastructure Virtualisation Technical Sales Accreditation 4 VTSP - IV (Infrastructure Virtualisation 5) VUE Infrastructure Virtualisation Technical Post-Sales Accreditation: vsphere 4 Design VMware Certified Advanced Professional 4 - Datacenter Design (P-DCD) Infrastructure Virtualisation Technical Post-Sales Accreditation: vsphere 5 Design VMware Certified Advanced Professional on vsphere 5 Datacenter Design (P5-DCD) VSD P-DCD VMWN Infrastructure Virtualisation Technical Post-Sales Accreditation: vsphere 5 Upgrade VSICM VSFT Business Continuity Business Continuity Sales Accreditation 4 VSP - BC (Business Continuity 5) Business Continuity Technical Sales Accreditation 4 VTSP - BC (Business Continuity 5) VUE Business Continuity Technical Post Sales Accredited Overview and Designs Implementation Fundamentals 5 VMSRM v5 Desktop Virtualisation VUE VSP - DV (Desktop Virtualisation 5) VTSP - DV (Desktop Virtualisation 5) VMware Certified Advanced Professional - Desktop Design (P-DTD) Desktop Virtualisation Technical Post Sales Accreditation VMware View 5 Design VMVD Or VMVDFT P-DTD Desktop Virtualisation Technical Post-Sales Accreditation: VMware View 5 Implementation Fundamentals VMVIEW Or VMVDFT VMware Certified Professional 5 Desktop () 10

11 Virtualisation of Business Critical Applications VUE VSP - VBCA (Virtualisation of Business Critical Applications) VTSP - VBCA (Virtualisation of Business Critical Applications) Virtualising Microsoft SQL Server with VMware Accreditation Virtualising an Oracle Database with VMware Accreditation Virtualising Microsoft Exchange with VMware Accreditation Virtualising SAP ERP Software with VMware Accreditation Virtualising Microsoft SharePoint with VMware Accreditation Application Modernisation VUE VSP - AM (Application Modernisation) VTSP - AM (Application Modernisation) Application Modernisation Technical Post-Sales Accreditation Cloud IaaS VUE VSP - Cloud (Cloud IaaS 5) VTSP - Cloud (Cloud IaaS 5) Cloud IaaS Technical Post-Sales Accreditation: Deploy and Manage 5 VMware Certified Professional - Cloud () VMCICM Data Management VUE VSP - DM (Data Management) VTSP - DM (Data Management) Data Management Technical Post-Sales Accreditation Management VUE VSP - MGMT (Management 5) VTSP - MGMT (Management 5) Management Technical Post-Sales Accreditation: vcenter Operations Manager 5.x VMOMAP Management Technical Post-Sales Accreditation: vcenter Configuration Manager 5.x VMCMVIM Our Class-Connect HD is live, hands-on interactive learning where you can attend a course from different training centres. This premium experience uses HD quality audio and video that connects the classrooms over a high capacity managed network to ensure a real time experience. The instructor will be presenting from one location, and students attending from other centres are able to interact with the instructor and other delegates using video and voice conferencing. Visit You are able to meet your VSP and VTSP requirements by attending Solution Tracks or Tech Express events. Please check for the latest offerings. 11

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