VCP

Education & Academia abbreviation · Professional Certification

VCP
Stands forVMware Certified Professional
CategoriesEducation & Academia

VCP stands for VMware Certified Professional, a professional certification abbreviation.

Certification for IT professionals who install, configure and manage VMware virtualization products such as vSphere. It usually requires an authorized training course and a proctored exam.

Example: Our data center team includes three VCPs who manage the vSphere clusters.

Usage notes

VMware has been owned by Broadcom since November 2023, which changed many product and certification details. Higher levels include the VMware Certified Advanced Professional and the VMware Certified Design Expert. The credential is often paired with storage and networking certifications.

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