VMware Certified Professional –
Data Center Virtualization 2022
(VCP-DCV)
CERTIFICATION OVERVIEW
The VCP-DCV 2022 certification validates candidate skills to
implement, manage, and troubleshoot a vSphere infrastructure,
using best practices to provide a powerful, flexible, and secure
foundation for business agility that can accelerate the transformation
to cloud computing.
In this document we show the different certification paths available to earn
the VCP-DCV 2022 certification, depending on what certifications you
already hold. You may follow this guide as a learning resource of what is
required of you to earn this certification.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS INTRO
Certification Requirements hold value
because they signify that you have
undergone the necessary lessons, training,
seminars, and hands-on experiences that
are required to fill the job.
LEARN MORE
We welcome you to visit the official VCPDCV 2022 certification webpage:
https://www.vmware.com/educationservices/certification/vcp-dcv.html
CERTIFICATION SUPPORT
If you need help with a Certification Path
or with Certification Requirements, please
contact the Certification Support Team at:
certification@vmware.com
CANDIDATE AGREEMENT
The Candidate Agreement is a legal
document between the candidate and
VMware regarding participation in the
VMware Certification Program including
access to and use of any Program benefit,
VMware Certification credentials, or any
VMware Certification logo that VMware
makes available as part of the Program.
Certification Path Requirements
Certification path if you hold no VCP Certifications
1. (Recommended) Gain experience with vSphere 7.x
2. (Required) Attend ONE of the required training courses
Courses used by VMware to develop this exam and strongly
recommended to you for exam preparation:
VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V7]
VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale [V7]
Courses VMware will accept which meet training course
requirements (List includes the courses used to develop this
exam.):
VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V7]
VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V7] – On
Demand
VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale [V7]
VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale [V7] – On Demand
VMware vSphere: Troubleshooting [V7]
VMware vSphere: Fast Track [V7]
VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale plus Troubleshooting
Fast Track V7]
VMware vSphere: Advanced Administration Workshop [V7]
3. (Required) Review and study the topics and objectives listed
in the Exam Guide and pass the qualifying exam:
Professional VMware vSphere 7.x (2V0-21.20)
130 Minutes 70 Questions $250 USD
Certification path if you hold a VCP-DCV 2021
1. (Recommended) Gain experience with vSphere 7.x
2. Option 1 – Review and study the topics and objectives listed
in the Exam Guide and pass the qualifying exam:
Professional VMware vSphere 7.x (2V0-21.20)
130 Minutes 70 Questions $250 USD
Schedule Exam
3. Option 2 – Attend ONE of the training courses in 2022
VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale [V7]
VMware vSphere: Troubleshooting [V7]
VMware vSphere: Fast Track [V7]
VMware vSphere: What’s New [V6.7 to V7]
VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale plus Troubleshooting
Fast Track [V7]
VMware vSphere: What’s New [V6.7 to V7] – On Demand
VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale [V7] – On Demand
VMware vSphere: Advanced Administration Workshop [V7]