VMware Certification

Brain_Power

VMware Certified Professional on vSphere 5

Become a VCP5

There are different paths to VCP5 certification based on your background. Choose your path and complete the three core validation components:

1. Attend a qualifying VMware authorized course.
2. Gain hands-on experience with VMware vSphere 5.
3. Pass the VCP5 Exam

VMware Certified Professional


The above info is from the VMware website on certification. Do I have to attend an authorized course to obtain certification? In addition to passing the VCP5 exam? I know the course is listed, but wanted to find out if anyone knows the fine print on VMware checking on course attendance, before certification is granted.

Thanks!

QHalo

Yes you have to take the course. It's a mandatory requirement. When you take the course you register on the VMware website with the class. You can take the test before the class if you want, but you won't be an official recognized VCP without the course requirement.

JDMurray

But you can take the official VCP courses at any one of many community colleges at a significantly reduced price than what VMware's own VCP course costs.

VMware IT Academy Program Participants

Brain_Power

Thanks for the info JD! I cannot believe VMware charges $5500 for an online course that lasts 5 days!



[SIZE=+1]Class Information[/SIZE]:



Name:

VMware vSphere: Fast Track [V5.0]



Date:

04/16/2012 - 04/20/2012



Time:

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM



Location:

Online



Class Price*:

$ 5495 (USD) + Tax

JDMurray

VMware expects business/employers to pay that price for *the best* training available. We individuals/hobbyists will pay the VMware IT Academy prices at our local colleges and be train by non-VMware-employed people instead.

scott28tt

Brain_Power wrote: »

Thanks for the info JD! I cannot believe VMware charges $5500 for an online course that lasts 4 days!



[SIZE=+1]Class Information[/SIZE]:


Name:
VMware vSphere: Fast Track [V5.0]


Date:
[URL="tel:04/16/2012 - 04/20/2012"]04/16/2012 - 04/20/2012[/URL]


Time:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM


Location:
Online


Class Price*:
$ 5495 (USD) + Tax

In fact, the Fast Track is 5 long training days, and that's not the only qualifying cours for VCP.

scott28tt

JDMurray wrote: »

VMware expects business/employers to pay that price for *the best* training available. We individuals/hobbyists will pay the VMware IT Academy prices at our local colleges and be train by non-VMware-employed people instead.

A large volume of official training is delivered by VCIs employed by or working on behalf of VATCs, rather than VMware-employed VCIs. VCI requirements are the same regardless, and Academy courses are delivered by non-VCI instructors (they only have to be VCP)

whatthehell

Anyone ever heard of this class being offered online? Good thread imho!

odysseyelite

whatthehell wrote: »

Anyone ever heard of this class being offered online? Good thread imho!

Someone in the dallas vmware usergroup forum posted about it being online at North Lake.

VMWare Academic Program - North Lake College

This thread also talks about another college:

http://www.techexams.net/forums/virtualization/72449-online-distance-learning-official-vmware-course-1000-a.html

cmitchell_00

I have heard of the online VMware courses being held everywhere but, all courses aren't cheap. Now, I heard the local community colleges can be cheaper than New Horizon's etc... I will get my VCP one day but, I will need to have my employer pay for that $1500-$3500 class.

IT Training, Microsoft Training, Cisco Training, Computer Training, Certifications - New Horizons Computer Learning Centers

odysseyelite

cmitchell_00 wrote: »

I have heard of the online VMware courses being held everywhere but, all courses aren't cheap. Now, I heard the local community colleges can be cheaper than New Horizon's etc... I will get my VCP one day but, I will need to have my employer pay for that $1500-$3500 class.

Alot of those training options do not meet the requirements for the VCP. Always make sure the class you are taking is approved by VMware.

cmitchell_00

odysseyelite wrote: »

Alot of those training options do not meet the requirements for the VCP. Always make sure the class you are taking is approved by VMware.

I agree VMware approved only because I would really be disappointed if I take the exam and pass but, my course didn't fit the requirement.

AythanNyah

JDMurray wrote: »

But you can take the official VCP courses at any one of many community colleges at a significantly reduced price than what VMware's own VCP course costs.

VMware IT Academy Program Participants

Im really new to this but can you help me understand what is needed? I found an Academy program school near me but all they offer is an Intro to VMWare class and Vmware Vsphere class. Do I need to take both and then take the test? Trying to figure this out?

scott28tt

AythanNyah wrote: »

Im really new to this but can you help me understand what is needed? I found an Academy program school near me but all they offer is an Intro to VMWare class and Vmware Vsphere class. Do I need to take both and then take the test? Trying to figure this out?

They need to offer the vSphere: Install Configure Manage course. Here's the formal VCP requirements: VMware Certified Professional