VMW VCP DCV Certification Preparation Guide

C E R TI F I C A TI O N P R E P AR ATI O N G U I D E
VMware Certified Professional -

Data Center Virtualization 2023
(VCP-DCV)
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS INTRO CERTIFICATION OVERVIEW

Certification Requirements hold value
because they signify that you have
The VCP-DCV 2023 certification validates candidate skills to
undergone the necessary lessons, training,
seminars, and hands-on experiences that implement, manage, and troubleshoot a vSphere infrastructure,
are required to fill the job. using best practices to provide a powerful, flexible, and secure
foundation for business agility that can accelerate the transformation
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to cloud computing.
We welcome you to visit the official VCP-
DCV 2023 certification webpage: In this document we show the different certification paths available to earn
https://www.vmware.com/learning/certific
the VCP-DCV 2023 certification, depending on what certifications you
ation/vcp-dcv.html already hold. You may follow this guide as a learning resource of what is
required of you to earn this certification.
CERTIFICATION SUPPORT
If you need help with a Certification Path
or with Certification Requirements, please
contact the Certification Support Team at:
certification@vmware.com
CANDIDATE AGREEMENT
The Candidate Agreement is a legal
document between the candidate and
VMware regarding participation in the
VMware Certification Program including
access to and use of any Program benefit,
VMware Certification credentials, or any
VMware Certification logo that VMware
makes available as part of the Program.
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VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization 2023
Certification Path Requirements

Certification path if you hold no VCP Certifications Certification path if you hold a VCP-DCV 2022
1. (Recommended) Gain experience with vSphere 7.x or vSphere 8.x 1. (Recommended) Gain experience with vSphere 7.x or vSphere 8.x
2. (Required) Attend ONE of the required training courses
Option 1 - Review and study the topics and objectives listed in the
Exam Guide (2V0-21.23) OR Exam Guide (2V0-21.20) and pass ONE of
Courses used by VMware to develop these exams and strongly
the qualifying exams:
recommended to you for exam preparation:
VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V8]
VMware vSphere 8.x Professional (2V0-21.23)
VMware vSphere: Operate, Scale and Secure [V8]
VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V7] 135 Minutes 70 Questions $250 USD
VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale [V7] Schedule Exam
Courses VMware will accept which meet training course Professional VMware vSphere 7.x (2V0-21.20) - Retiring soon on
requirements (List includes the courses used to develop these January 31, 2024
exams.): 130 Minutes 70 Questions $250 USD
VMware vSphere: Operate, Scale and Secure [V8] - On Demand
Schedule Exam
VMware vSphere: Fast Track [V8]
VMware vSphere: Troubleshooting [V8]
Option 2 - Attend ONE of the training courses in 2023
VMware vSphere: Operate, Scale and Secure [V8] - On Demand
VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V8] - On Demand
VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale [V7]
VMware vSphere: What's New [V8]
VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale [V7] – On Demand
VMware vSphere: What's New [V8] - Digital
VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale plus Troubleshooting Fast
Track V7]
VMware vSphere: Advanced Administration Workshop [V7]
VMware vSphere: What's New [V6.7 to V7]
VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale plus Troubleshooting Fast Track
3. (Required) Review and study the topics and objectives listed in the
[V7]
Exam Guide (2V0-21.23) OR Exam Guide (2V0-21.20) and pass ONE
of the qualifying exams: VMware vSphere: What's New [V6.7 to V7] - On Demand
VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale [V7] - On Demand
VMware vSphere 8.x Professional (2V0-21.23) VMware vSphere: Advanced Administration Workshop [V7]
135 Minutes 70 Questions $250 USD

Schedule Exam
Professional VMware vSphere 7.x (2V0-21.20) – Retiring soon on

January 31, 2024

Schedule Exam
C E R TI F I C A TI O N | 2
Certification path if you hold a VCP-DCV 2020 or Newer Certification path if you hold a VCP-DCV 2019 or Older
1. (Recommended) Gain experience with vSphere 7.x or vSphere 8.x 1. (Recommended) Gain experience with vSphere 7.x or vSphere
8.x
2. (Recommended) Attend ONE of the training courses
2. (Required) Attend ONE of the required training courses
Courses used by VMware to develop these exams and strongly

recommended to you for exam preparation: Courses used by VMware to develop these exams and strongly
Courses VMware will accept which meet training course

requirements (List includes the courses used to develop these Courses VMware will accept which meet training course
exams.): requirements (List includes the courses used to develop these
exams.):
Track V7] VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale plus Troubleshooting Fast
Track V7]
Exam Guide (2V0-21.23) OR Exam Guide (2V0-21.20) and pass ONE 3. (Required) Review and study the topics and objectives listed in
of the qualifying exams: the Exam Guide (2V0-21.23) OR Exam Guide (2V0-21.20) and pass
ONE of the qualifying exams:

Schedule Exam
Schedule Exam

January 31, 2024 Professional VMware vSphere 7.x (2V0-21.20) – Retiring soon on
January 31, 2024
Schedule Exam
Schedule Exam
C E R TI F I C A TI O N | 3

Certification path if you hold a VCP-NV 2020 or Newer OR VCP- Certification path if you completed a vSphere 6.7 course but
CMA 2020 or Newer OR VCP-DTM 2020 or Newer OR VCP-DW never certified
2020 or Newer OR VCP-SEC 2020 or Newer OR VCP-AM 2021
1. (Recommended) Gain experience with vSphere 7.x or vSphere
or Newer OR VCP-EWS 2022 or Newer OR VCP-VMC 2022 or
8.x
Newer OR VCP-CO 2022 or Newer
2. (Required) Have attend ONE of the retired 6.7 training courses
1. (Recommended) Gain experience with vSphere 7.x or vSphere 8.x
VMware Advanced Skills for vSphere Professional Workshop
2. (Recommended) Attend one of the training courses [V6.7]
VMware vSphere: Fast Track [V6.7]
Courses used by VMware to develop these exams and strongly VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V6.7]
VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V6.7] – Blended
VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V8] Delivery
VMware vSphere: Operate, Scale and Secure [V8] VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V6.7] - On Demand
VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V7] VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale [V6.7]
VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale [V7] VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale [V6.7] - On Demand
Courses VMware will accept which meet training course Track [v6.7]
requirements (List includes the courses used to develop these VMware vSphere: Skills for Public Sector Administrators [V6.7]
exams.):
VMware vSphere: Troubleshooting Workshop [V6.7]
3. (Required) Attend one of the required training courses
VMware vSphere: What's New [V8]
VMware vSphere: What's New [V8] - Digital
VMware vSphere: What's New [V6.7 to V7]
VMware vSphere: What's New [V6.7 to V7] - On Demand
4. (Required) Review and study the topics and objectives listed in
VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale [V7] – On Demand the Exam Guide (2V0-21.23) OR Exam Guide (2V0-21.20) and pass
VMware vSphere: Troubleshooting [V7] ONE of the qualifying exams:
VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale plus Troubleshooting Fast VMware vSphere 8.x Professional (2V0-21.23)
Track V7]
Schedule Exam
Exam Guide (2V0-21.23) OR Exam Guide (2V0-21.20) and pass ONE
January 31, 2024
of the qualifying exams:
VMware vSphere 8.x Professional (2V0-21.23) Schedule Exam

Schedule Exam

January 31, 2024
130 Minutes 70 Questions $250 USD C E R TI F I C A TI O N | 4

Schedule Exam
FAQs
Will vSphere V6.7 courses satisfy the VCP-DCV 2023 certification upon passing the exam?
No, but If you have taken a vSphere V6.7 course, you may take the VMware vSphere: What's New [V8] or VMware vSphere: What's
New [V8] - Digital or VMware vSphere: What's New [V6.7 to V7] or VMware vSphere: What's New [V6.7 to V7] - On Demand course
and it will qualify.
Why does the VCP-DCV 2023 have a year designator as its version?
Data Center Virtualization solutions are frequently updated. Having a year as its certification version allows VMware to better maintain
the exam and training content, and more importantly, provides certification candidates to communicate how current their skills are in
relation to other certifications.
Do I have to complete the requirements in the order listed?

No, however we strongly recommend that you do so. Also, please note that successfully registering to take an exam does not imply
that you meet the certification requirements in full.
How do I share my VCP-DCV 2023 badge?

When you’ve earned a VMware badge, you will receive an email notification alerting you to claim your badge. When you accept your
badge, you’ll be brought immediately into a sharing workflow that allows you to share to Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, embed in a
personal website, or share over email.
I have completed only version 6.5 course; can I complete What’s New [V6.7 to V7] course to fulfill the training requirement towards
VCP DCV 2023 certification track?
No, only if you have taken a vSphere V6.7 course, you may take the VMware vSphere: What's New [V8] or VMware vSphere: What's
New [V8] - Digital or VMware vSphere: What's New [V6.7 to V7] or VMware vSphere: What's New [V6.7 to V7] - On Demand course
to fulfill the training requirement towards VCP-DCV 2023 certification.
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VMware Certified Professional -

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS INTRO CERTIFICATION OVERVIEW

Certification Path Requirements

VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale [V7] Schedule Exam

135 Minutes 70 Questions $250 USD

Professional VMware vSphere 7.x (2V0-21.20) – Retiring soon on

130 Minutes 70 Questions $250 USD

Certification Path Requirements

Courses used by VMware to develop these exams and strongly

Courses VMware will accept which meet training course

VMware vSphere 8.x Professional (2V0-21.23)

Professional VMware vSphere 7.x (2V0-21.20) – Retiring soon on

Certification Path Requirements

VMware vSphere 8.x Professional (2V0-21.23) Schedule Exam

135 Minutes 70 Questions $250 USD

Professional VMware vSphere 7.x (2V0-21.20) – Retiring soon on

130 Minutes 70 Questions $250 USD C E R TI F I C A TI O N | 4

Do I have to complete the requirements in the order listed?

How do I share my VCP-DCV 2023 badge?

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