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
- May 7-11, 2012 - Toronto, Canada: Registrations closed
At this time a final decision about offering additional VCDX4 defenses has not been made, but you may lobby for additional defenses, and voice your opinion about where and when they might be held, by pre-registering via this link. The information gathered through this non-binding survey will be considered very carefully by the VMware Certification Team.
Many people have also contacted us about attempting the successor to VCDX4, which we are codenaming, during its pre-release phase, “VCD.next”.
If you are already a VCDX, the path to VCD.next will be announced in conjunction with the release of prerequisite certifications. If you have not yet achieved VCDX you may indicate your desire to pursue a VCD.next credential in 2012 by pre-registering via this link.
If you are unsure which option is best for you, a more detailed announcement and discussion is available here.
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.