VCP6.5-DCV: Training course mandatory if I am VCP 5.1???

[jrgalleg]

Hello, quick doubt

I am VCP 5.1 certified. I didn´t renew... I want to obtain VCP 6.5

Do i have to attend mandatory a training course? Or is it enough to pass the exams?

Thanks

[daphnissov]

You have to attend training.

[jrgalleg]

Thanks!!!

[a_p_]

VMware dropped the recertification policy in February, so if you hold an active VCP 5 certification, you shouldn't have to attend the training.

Please see options for "Data Center Virtualization" at the Certification page, or directly at VMware Certified Professional 6.5 - Data Center Virtualization (VCP6.5-DCV)

André

[daphnissov]

But if the VCP 5 is already expired, isn't training still necessary? Or did I get it wrong?

[sjesse]

They reenabled them when they made the announce ment

Removing 2-year VCP Recertification Requirement - VMware Japan Education Blog

FAQ
VMware Recertification Rollback
http://campaign.vmware.com/imgs/edu/VMware_Recertification_Rollback_FAQ.pdf?mid=24574&eid=CVMW200004...

The points are;
– No more 2-year VCP recertification requirement. No more Expiration Date for VCP!
– If your VCP in Expired status, some of them will be in Active status again (Rollback)
– These changes will be reflected in Certification Manager on April 2019
– Anybody took VCP Expired Path to re-certify their expired VCP within the last six month, a free one-year Premium License to the VMware Learning Zone will be provided.

[daphnissov]

I thought it was just 5.5, but apparently anything in the 5.x range applies to this retroactive policy, so OP shouldn't need another training class in that case.

[jrgalleg]

Ok, so in my case I DO NOT need to to the training course again:

I´m VCP 5 from September 2014. I din´t renew.

Thanks.

[scott28tt]

Choose the “VCP5 or VCP6-DCV” path here: VMware Certified Professional 6.5 - Data Center Virtualization (VCP6.5-DCV)

[jrgalleg]

Yes, you are right... No need mandatory training course.

Attach the detail.