VMware Certified Design Expert
VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX) is the highest level of VMware certification. This elite group is comprised of design architects highly-skilled in VMware enterprise deployments and the program is designed for veteran professionals who want to validate and demonstrate their expertise in VMware virtual infrastructure.
VMware Certified Design Expert on vSphere 4
Become a VCDX4
- Be a VMware Certified Professional on vSphere 4 (VCP4)
- Pass the VMware Certified Advanced Professional on vSphere 4 - Datacenter Administration (VCAP4-DCA) Exam
- Pass the VMware Certified Advanced Professional - Design (VCAP4-DCD) Exam
- Submit a VCDX4 Application that is accepted
- Successfully present and defend a VMware vSphere based virtual infrastructure design and implementation plan
- VMware no longer requires qualifying exams to be taken in a specific sequence. However, required exams must be passed before the submitting the VCDX4 Application.
VCDX4 Defense Dates
- November 14-18, 2011 - Singapore: Registrations closed
- February 6-10, 2012 - Frankfurt, Germany
- Registrations closed now
- Applications were due December 5, 2011, 5:00 PM Pacific Time (UTC-8)
- May 7-11, 2012 - Toronto, Canada
- Pre-register now
- Registration opens February 20, 2012
- Applications due: March 12, 2012, 5:00 PM Pacific Time (UTC-7)
VCDX4 Resources
Suggested Courses
The following VMware advanced courses are recommended for VCDX certification preparation but are not required:
VCDX Benefits
VMware Certified Design Experts benefits include: recognition in the industry, press release support, profile featured in the VCDX Directory on VMware.com, VCDX Plaque, VCDX logo wear, use of “VMware Certified Design Expert” logo on business cards and websites, discounted admission to VMworld, and invitation to participate in select beta classes and exams.