VMware Certifications
VMware certification now issued by Broadcom following its 2024 acquisition of VMware is a credential programme validating expertise in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), vSphere server virtualisation, NSX network virtualisation, Aria cloud management, and Tanzu Kubernetes Service across VCP (Professional) and VCAP (Advanced Professional) certification levels.
VCP-DCV was retired on December 15, 2025. No new VCP-DCV exams are being administered. The primary current certification tracks are VCP-VCF Administrator (2V0-11.25) and VCP-VCF Architect (2V0-13.24/2V0-13.25). Candidates with VCP-DCV certifications issued before December 15, 2025 retain their credential until its individual expiry date.
Training prerequisites removed: Broadcom eliminated mandatory training requirements in 2025 candidates can now sit any VMware exam without attending official training first. Exam pricing was standardised at $250 USD for all levels.
ExamsVCE covers both current VCP-VCF exams and legacy VCP-DCV 2023 practice tests for candidates with existing scheduled exams. Both are clearly labelled with their status on each exam page.
VMware certification now managed by Broadcom following the 2024 acquisition validates skills on the VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) platform and related products: vSphere virtualisation, vSAN software-defined storage, NSX network virtualisation, Aria cloud management, Tanzu Kubernetes, and Workspace ONE end-user computing. Broadcom's 2025 restructure repositioned the entire certification portfolio around VCF as the strategic platform, retiring the legacy VCP-DCV track and consolidating credentials under VCP-VCF, VCAP-VCF, and a set of specialist certifications.
ExamsVCE covers 60 active VMware certification practice tests across 56 tracks including current VCP-VCF Administrator and Architect exams, VCAP-VCF tracks, VCP-NV (NSX), VCP-CMA (Aria), VCP-DW (Workspace ONE), VCP-TKO (Tanzu), and legacy VCP-DCV 2023 resources for candidates still preparing for scheduled exams.
Current VMware Certification Path (Post-Broadcom Restructure)
The VCF-centred programme has three active tiers. All current exams are accessible without mandatory training prerequisites.
Most Popular VMware Certification Tracks on ExamsVCE
Current tracks (blue border) are active and available for new certification. Legacy tracks (yellow border) have been retired but ExamsVCE maintains resources for candidates with existing scheduled exams.
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What to Expect on VMware Exams (20252026 Format)
- VCP-VCF (2V0-11.25, 2V0-13.25): Scenario-based multiple-choice, typically 70 questions in 130 minutes. Questions require candidates to select correct VCF configurations, troubleshoot described VCF cluster symptoms, and choose appropriate architectural decisions for given business requirements. No mandatory training prerequisite since 2025. Passing score approximately 300/500.
- VCAP-VCF exams (3V0-xx.25 series): Two-part format. Written component: 6070 scenario questions in 90 minutes. Deploy track exams also include a hands-on lab environment. VCAP exams require significantly deeper hands-on experience than VCP candidates typically have 2+ years of VCF/vSphere experience before attempting VCAP.
- VCP-NV (NSX, 2V0-41.24): 70 questions in 130 minutes. Covers NSX-T/NSX 4.x architecture, T0/T1 logical routing, distributed firewall micro-segmentation, gateway firewall, VPN configuration, and load balancer design. Questions include topology diagrams and CLI output interpretation.
- VCP-DW (Workspace ONE, 2V0-61.24): 6070 questions in 130 minutes. Covers Workspace ONE UEM device enrolment, profiles, compliance policies, application delivery, and integration with identity providers.
- Flat pricing (all exams $250 USD): Broadcom standardised exam pricing in 2025 VCP and VCAP exams now cost the same. This is a change from the pre-Broadcom pricing model where advanced exams cost more.
Why Virtualisation Engineers Choose ExamsVCE for VMware Certification Preparation
- 60 VMware exams with verified Q&A 67% coverage ratio. ExamsVCE covers both current VCP-VCF and VCAP-VCF exams alongside the full range of specialist VMware credentials NSX, Aria, Workspace ONE, Tanzu and legacy VCP-DCV resources for candidates with scheduled exams.
- Current with Broadcom's 2025 restructure. ExamsVCE updated content labelling and track organisation to reflect the December 2025 VCP-DCV retirement and the repositioning of the programme around VCF. Exam pages clearly indicate current vs legacy status so you always know which version you're preparing for.
- Scenario questions matching VCF architecture decisions. VCP-VCF exam questions test architectural reasoning not just "what is vSAN" but "given this workload profile and latency requirement, which vSAN storage policy should be applied." ExamsVCE Q&A is built around this applied decision-making format.
- NSX and Aria specialist coverage. NSX and Aria (vRA) are the most technically demanding VMware specialist tracks. ExamsVCE covers VCP-NV and VCAP-CMA with questions that address the specific routing, firewall, and automation scenarios these exams emphasise.
- Legacy VCP-DCV resources maintained. Candidates who purchased a scheduled VCP-DCV 2023 exam before the December 2025 retirement can still prepare using ExamsVCE resources clearly labelled as legacy with a retirement notice, not removed.
- 30-day money-back guarantee, trusted since 2013. Every VMware purchase is backed by ExamsVCE's straightforward 30-day refund policy.
Who Should Pursue VMware Certification?
vSphere administrators managing virtualised data centre infrastructure should start with VCP-VCF Administrator (2V0-11.25) the primary successor to VCP-DCV and the most widely applicable VMware credential for data centre operations roles. Virtualisation architects responsible for VCF design and deployment should pursue VCP-VCF Architect. Network virtualisation engineers working with VMware NSX should pursue VCP-NV 2024. Cloud management engineers working with VMware Aria Automation (formerly vRA) should pursue VCP-CMA 2024. Kubernetes and container platform engineers working with Tanzu Mission Control or TKG should pursue VCP-TKO 2023. End-user computing engineers managing Workspace ONE for device management and application delivery should pursue VCP-DW 2024.
Complete Guide to VMware Certification (VCP-VCF, VCAP & Specialists)
What Broadcom's Acquisition Means for VMware Certification in 20252026
Broadcom completed its acquisition of VMware in November 2023 and spent 2024 restructuring both the product portfolio and the certification programme. The key changes effective from 2025 are: (1) VCP-DCV retired December 15, 2025 the main professional-level vSphere virtualisation credential no longer has a new-exam pathway; (2) VCP-VCF became the primary professional credential, with Administrator and Architect role tracks; (3) Mandatory training prerequisites removed candidates can self-study and sit exams directly; (4) All exam prices standardised at $250 regardless of level; (5) The programme is now administered under Broadcom's certification infrastructure rather than VMware Education Services.
For candidates who had VCP-DCV certifications before December 2025: they remain valid for 3 years from issue date. For candidates who want to recertify or newly certify in vSphere/virtualisation skills: VCP-VCF Administrator is the current path. The core technical content (vSphere management, vSAN, NSX basics) is substantially overlapping with VCP-DCV candidates preparing for VCP-VCF will find prior VCP-DCV study material relevant, though the VCF framework adds additional scope around SDDC Manager, workload domains, and VCF lifecycle management.
VCP-VCF Administrator vs VCP-VCF Architect Which Track?
The VCP-VCF Administrator (2V0-11.25) and VCP-VCF Architect (2V0-13.25) tracks serve different job functions. The Administrator track focuses on operational skills deploying and managing existing VCF environments, troubleshooting component failures, managing host lifecycle, vSAN datastore operations, and NSX day-2 operations. The Architect track focuses on design decisions sizing VCF deployments, selecting workload domain topology, designing NSX and vSAN configurations for given performance and availability requirements, and producing logical design documentation.
Most data centre engineers starting their VMware certification journey should begin with VCP-VCF Administrator. Architecture roles requiring design responsibility should pursue VCP-VCF Architect, typically after building operational experience. ExamsVCE covers both tracks with practice tests calibrated to the respective question styles operational troubleshooting scenarios for Administrator, design decision scenarios for Architect.
VMware NSX Certification Network Virtualisation at Scale
VMware NSX (Network Service Exchange) is VMware's network virtualisation platform software-defined networking delivered on top of vSphere infrastructure. NSX enables micro-segmentation (firewall policies at the workload level), logical routing (T0 and T1 gateway design), VPN, load balancing, and east-west traffic security without hardware network changes. The VCP-NV 2024 certification (exam 2V0-41.24) covers NSX 4.x architecture, logical routing design, distributed firewall rule design, gateway firewall, and IDS/IPS configuration. NSX expertise is one of the highest-demand virtualisation skill sets in enterprise data centres.
VMware Tanzu Kubernetes Certification for vSphere Environments
VMware Tanzu is VMware's Kubernetes platform for running containerised applications on vSphere infrastructure. VCP-TKO 2023 (exam 2V0-01.23) validates skills in deploying and managing Tanzu for Kubernetes Operations including Tanzu Mission Control for multi-cluster management, TKG (Tanzu Kubernetes Grid) cluster lifecycle, and integration with vSphere with Tanzu (Supervisor Cluster). This credential bridges traditional vSphere administration skills with Kubernetes operations, making it valuable for virtualisation engineers expanding into container platform management.
How to Prepare for VMware Exams with ExamsVCE
Step 1 Confirm the current active exam code. Broadcom updated several exam codes in 2025. ExamsVCE displays the active exam code and version on every exam page verify this matches the current exam listed on Broadcom's official certification site before purchasing.
Step 2 Use ExamsVCE PDF for scenario comprehension. VCP-VCF exams are scenario-heavy read each question scenario carefully and identify what the correct architectural or operational decision is before checking the answer. The explanation clarifies which VCF component, vSAN policy, or NSX configuration is referenced in the scenario.
Step 3 Pair with hands-on lab access. VMware exams especially VCAP are substantially harder without hands-on vSphere/NSX/Aria experience. VMware provides free 30-day trial access to Hands-on Labs (HOL) at labs.hol.vmware.com. ExamsVCE builds conceptual readiness; HOL builds operational confidence.
Step 4 Testing Engine for timed practice. Use ExamsVCE's Testing Engine to simulate the 130-minute VCP-VCF exam format. For NSX candidates, gateway routing design questions and distributed firewall policy evaluation are consistently where candidates need the most focused practice.
