Whilst teaching this week I was asked about starting level
certifications in VMware and we introduced the well-known VMware Certified
Professional.
However, VMware have also introduced the VMware Certified
Technical Associate certification.
The VCTA is
for anyone new to the industry or to VMware solutions, whether as a newly
graduating student, someone changing careers, or someone already working in the
industry and looking for opportunities to advance.
The VCTA is
designed for those performing an operator job role.
This is an
ideal starting point.
The VCTA is
not a prerequisite for the VMware Certified Professional (VCP) certification,
which is a higher-level certification; experienced candidates can start
directly at the VCP level.
However, for
anyone wanting to get that first step into the technical credentials and prove
their operational skills across VMware solutions, the VCTA is a perfect starting
point.
Training is
available online through VMware Customer Connect Learning. You can take the
VCTA exam at either a Pearson VUE test centre or at a home, office, or work
location using the Pearson OnVue remote proctored solution. When registering
for the exam, you will have the option of selecting your preference.
A good place
to start would be the VMware
Certified Technical Associate – Data Centre Virtualisation 2020
The VCTA-DCV
certification holder has a basic understanding of virtualization and vSphere
concepts. The certification holder also demonstrates knowledge of data centre
technology and basic troubleshooting concepts. A VCTA-DCV holder also has a
working knowledge of managing cloud resources and basic networking concepts.
