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Hi, The vSphere Foundations exams are delivered online in a non-proctored format. So you can take them from your home or desk or anywhere with sufficient internet access. That also means that no one is watching if you look up the answers, which is where the "open book" comment comes from. But the reality is, with the number of questions and time allowed, you probably wouldn't have time to look up every answer. So, the best advice is study as much as you usually would, and rely on your other resources only if necessary. The elective exams (the second one you have to pass to become certified), are proctored and delviered in a restricted PearsonVue environment. That's the "empty your pockets" experience you mention. Best of luck to you!

Hi, There is no time limit on when you have to take the exam after taking the course. However, exams do retire so if you wait too long you may miss it, and that's what happened. The VCP5-DCV exam based on vSphere 5.5 retired last March, so you can no longer take it. Your best option at this point is to follow path 2 outlined here: VCP6-DCV Certification

Hi, If you look at the first FAQ on the VCP6.5-DCV page, you'll find the answer. VMware Certified Professional 6.5 - Data Center Virtualization Will vSphere V6 courses satisfy the VCP6.5-DCV certification upon passing the exam? No, you must complete a vSphere V6.5 course to achieve certification if you do not already hold a valid VCP certification..

Hi, I sent this over to our Certification Support team and they're looking into it for you. The VCP6-DCV should have triggered a new date for your DTM. They're going to investigate and reach out to you.

Nope. If it's expired you have to take a class. The authorization code just means we've told PearsonVue you're a real person in our system - it doesn't indicate anything about your eligibility for the exam or certification.

Hi Abhilashhb - the system should be set up to not allow you to get authorized unless you have the proper pre-reqs in place. So, if you passed the exam VCP510 - when it was on either vSphere 5.0 or vSphere 5.0/5.1 - and were certified as a VCP5-DCV, then yes you meet the requirement.

Hi Marc, Welcome to the forum - there's tons of valuable information here. To answer your question, yes you will have to take a qualifying course - and pass the exam - in order to become certified. The complete requirements and courses that qualify are listed here: (VCP5-DCV) VCP-Data Center Virtualization  Based on the background you've shared, you would follow Path 1. Best wishes, Jill

Hi, Here are some more answers to your questions: 1) The 50% offer on the On Demand Classroom is valid through June 20. All the terms & conditions are listed here: On Demand Classroom Q2 Promo 2) Yes, it includes a voucher as well as a study guide and practice exam. The complete package is described here: https://mylearn.vmware.com/mgrReg/plan.cfm?plan=39210&ui=www_edu 3) No, you cannot combine discounts. 4) No. Your 90 day window starts when you purchase the class. Jill

Hi Jim, In order to get the exam for free you need to add the discount code provided in your email by clicking the "add discount" link when you check out. and put your code in the box, then click "apply discount".