VMWare recently announced their new advanced certification called VMWare Certificated Design eXpert. Its purpose is to identify those who are skilled not just in basic VMWare principles, but can also design and deploy Virtual Infrastructure for even enterprise level clients.
"There are four core validation components to achieve VCDX.
(1) Must be certified as a VMware Certified Professional (VCP) on VMware Infrastructure 3.
(2) Pass the VMware Enterprise Administration Exam. Includes live labs and tests a higher level of skill set than the exam for VCP on VMware Infrastructure 3.
(3) Pass the VMware Design Exam. This exam focuses on actual design scenarios and contains simulations and situational questions.
(4) Submit, present and defend a successful VMware Infrastructure design and implementation plan."
http://mylearn1.vmware.com/portals/certification/
Cool stuff! It's about time they tried to identify people with more advanced skills than what you need just to get VCP.
