IaaS / Cloud not renewing VCP5-DCV ?

[Michael_Rudloff]

Just passed the IaaS (VCPVCD510) which has given me the VCP-Cloud. I would have expected to see a renewed VCP3 / VCP4-DCV / VCP5-DCV, but neither has.

Is that expected ?

[virtualdive]

Yes, doing VCP-Cloud will not renew the other VCP certifications. As per new Certification guidelines, you have to do or upgrade any certifications in 2 years, it doesn't have to be VCP, it can be any VMware certification, so the latest will be applicable.

thanks,

[Michael_Rudloff]

"Earn a new VCP certification in a different solution track. For example, if you are a VCP-Cloud, you could recertify by earning VCP5-Desktop (VCP5-DT) certification."

So VMware considers VCP-DCV and VCP-Cloud the same solution track ?

[virtualdive]

This just one of the three options of the re-certification policy. They are considering VCP as one solution track no matter it is Cloud, DT or DCV (I may be wrong). In your case you have just re-validated the certification for next 2 years.

"To recertify, you must pass any VCP or higher-level exam within two years of earning your most recent VCP certification"

However, someone from Certification department will have to jump into this discussion for more lucidity.

[virtualdive]

Also the below points may further help answer your questions,

7. How can passing another VCP or higher-level certification recertify my existing certification?
It recognizes and rewards your continued growth into new knowledge areas.

8. My VCAP certification is more recent than my VCP certification – when will the valid through date reflect this?
We will be adding functionality to the system to reflect these situations in the coming months.

[Michael_Rudloff]

So we agree that VCP-CLOUD should renew the VCP5-DCV ?

[virtualdive]

Yes thats what it looks like from their post, and I think the more appropriate word would be re-validate instead of renew.

[scott28tt]

Achieving VCP-Cloud or VCP-DT is supposed to recertify your VCP-DCV certification.

I suggest popping an email to certification@vmware.com

[Michael_Rudloff]

Thought as much and done so already ..

[lilesj]

Yes, earning your VCP-Cloud will renew/recertify your VCP5-DCV, as Cloud and Data Center Virtualization are considered two different solution tracks. We will be adding functionality to the system to reflect these situations in the coming months.