VMware Certified Professional on vSphere 4 (VCP4)
The VMware Certified Professional Program is designed for individuals who want to demonstrate their expertise in virtual infrastructure and increase the potential for career advancement.
The high standards expected of a VCP means it’s one of the most sought after certifications in the industry. Become a VCP to:
- Demonstrate your VMware software technical expertise to your customers
- Increase customer confidence levels
- Display the VMware Certified Professional logo on your business card or website
The following are the paths to the VCP4 certification:

Please note that participation in a VMware authorized training class is REQUIRED for VCP certification. Candidates who take the VCP exam without an authorized class will NOT be certified or confirmed by VMware.
If you are not currently a VMware Certified Professional on VMware Infrastructure 3 (VCP3), one of the following courses is required:
| Course Title | Category | Type(s) | Level | College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V4] | VMware vSphere |
|
VMware Customer Education | Offerings Request Onsite | |
| 2. | VMware vSphere: Fast Track [V4] | VMware vSphere |
|
VMware Customer Education | Offerings Request Onsite | |
Once you have completed the course requirement, you are eligible to sit for the certification exam. The exam objectives are outlined in the VCP4 Exam Blueprint.
To register to take the VMware Certified Professional examination, please contact Pearson VUE, a third-party testing center.