Tuesday 29 June 2021

NEW: VMware Certified Technical Associate - Application Modernization 2021 (VCTA-AM 2021)

Another new exam and certification from VMware - this time it's the foundation-level certification covering the VMware Tanzu portfolio:


As will all other VCTAs, there is recommended training and a required exam, so a low "barrier to entry" for anyone who wants to earn the certification.

The VCP-AM 2021 was released just a couple of weeks ago, will we also see VCAPs and a new VCDX track on the same technology line?

Tuesday 22 June 2021

NEW: Master Specialist - VMware Cloud on AWS 2021

VMware have just released a new version of the Specialist Badge on VMware Cloud on AWS solution for 2021.

This is an ideal certification for VCP-DCV or VCP-NV holders to demonstrate their expertise with VMware Cloud on AWS.

There are 3 required elements to achieve the badge:

  • VCP-DCV or VCP-NV obtained either in 2020 or 2021
  • Attendance of VMware Cloud on AWS training
  • Pass the specialist exam

Learn more about the certification and each of the individual requirements on this Master Specialist - VMware Cloud on AWS 2021 page.

Tuesday 15 June 2021

NEW: VCP-AM 2021 (VMware Certified Professional - Application Modernization 2021)

VMware have just released a brand new exam for a brand new certification: VMware Certified Professional - Application Modernization 2021, or VCP-AM 2021 for short!

The exam centres around the technologies included with VMware Tanzu Standard Edition:

  • vSphere with Tanzu
  • Tanzu Kubernetes Grid
  • Tanzu Mission Control

A candidate will also need a good understanding of core cloud native skills:

  • Containerization
  • Kubernetes
  • Application Modernization

As with other VCPs there are two required elements in addition to just knowing your stuff:

  • Completion of authorised training
  • Passing an exam

Learn more about the certification on this VCP-AM 2021 page.