VMware Certifications
Demand for IT professionals with virtualization skills is at a fever-pitch, and will continue to escalate as increasing numbers of organizations take advantage of the increased efficiency, availability and cost savings afforded by migrating IT resources to virtual environments. VMware is the industry pioneer and leading provider of virtualization products and solutions to businesses and institutions worldwide.
VMware certifications validate the skills and knowledge needed to effectively install, deploy, manage and support VMware's products and solutions. VMware certifications are available in the two key virtualization areas: Datacenter Virtualization and Desktop Virtualization. VMware offers three certifications within each domain, based on the certificate-holder's skill level and specific technical competencies.
VMware Datacenter Certifications
- VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
- VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP)
- VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX)
VMware Desktop Certifications
- VMware Certified Associate (VCA-DT)
- VMware Certified Professional (VCP-DT)
- VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP-DT)
Benefits of VMware Certifications
- VMware certifications open the door to career opportunities at the world's top companies; 100% of the Fortune 100 are running VMware virtualization technologies!
- Virtualization is home to one of the largest skills gaps in IT, meaning there are currently more virtualization job openings than skilled and certified technicians to fill them.
- Independent consultants can leverage the “VMware Certified Professional” logo on business cards and websites to attract and win new business.
- VMware certified pros receive a free copy of VMware Workstation, invitations to beta exams, discounts to VMware events and access to the VCP Store.
VMware Certification Salaries
Mean annual wages for VMware certified datacenter virtualization professionals:
- VCP: VMware Certified Professional: $88,000
- VCAP: VMware Certified Advanced Professional: $103,000
- VCDX: VMware Certified Design Expert: $156,000
Mean annual wages for VMware certified desktop virtualization professionals:
- VCA-DT: VMware Certified Associate: $81,000
- VCP-DT: VMware Certified Professional: $98,000
- VCAP-DT: VMware Certified Advanced Professional: $115,000
Salary by VMware Certification (USA)
Source: Payscale.com
In-Demand VMware Certifications
VMware Training & Degrees
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