First of all you need to attend one of the following courses
if you are new to Server virtualization with VMware you should attend one of these courses
- VMware vSphere: Fast Track [V5.0]
- VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V5.0]
- VMware vSphere: Fast Track [V5.1]
- VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V5.1]
- VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V5.5]
or if you have worked with vSphere for serveral years and are comfortable with installing and configuring vSphere Vcenter Server and ESXi you can attend one of these
- VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale [V5.0]
- VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale [V5.1]
- VMware vSphere: Troubleshooting Workshop [V5.5]
- VMware vSphere: Troubleshooting Workshop [V5.1]
- vSphere with Operations Management: Fast Track
Then you should get the latest Exam Blueprint for vSphere 5.5 at time of writing its version 3.7
Get comfortable with all objectives in the Exam Blueprint and schedule an Exam at Pearson VUE Testing Center.
There exists a very detailed Step-By-Step Guide for Exam Registration on the VMware website.
- Go to a certification specific page such as vmware.com/go/vcp and click “Register.”
- Sign-in to VMware Training (myLearn), create a myLearn account, or activate an existing myLearn account.
- Complete the request to register by confirming that First and Last Name is the same as on your government issued ID. Provide a physical Mailing Address (no PO Boxes) where your Welcome Kit can be mailed. Make note of your Candidate ID.
- Create a new Pearson VUE (VMware testing) web account by providing First Name, Last Name, and Candidate ID as it was displayed during Step 3.
- Proceed with the selection of the language, location, date and time of your exam, as well as the payment process as directed by Pearson VUE.
- Take the exam
