VMware vSphere: Troubleshooting Workshop [V5.5] Training Prerequisites

[pxtian]

Hi,

Just wondering if I would be eligible to undergo this training and eventually qualify to take the VCP5-DCV Exam (VCP550).

I have had no prior VMWare VSphere sanctioned training nor certification. Just company-sponsored learning, self study of available VSphere ICM videos and tinkering on my labs. But I do have a couple of years experience in handling VSphere. I just thought it would be better to go straight to VSphere Troubleshooting Workshop rather than train with VSphere ICM.

On the learning portal, the prerequisites are:

So basically, my plan is to:

1) Attend the VMware Vsphere Troubleshooting workshop training

2) Pass the VCP 550 exam

3) Get VCP-DV Certified

Is this possible given my situation? Thanks in advance for your inputs.

[scott28tt]

Technically, your plan is valid - have a look at Path 1 here: (VCP5-DCV) VCP-Data Center Virtualization

What I would suggest is to have a read through the outlines of the Fast Track and Optimize & Scale classes (links to those found on the VCP5-DCV page above), and be sure you know how to do most of what they cover - if not the Troubleshooting Workshop could be hard going and taking one of those classes might be a better plan...

[rcporto]

If you're already experienced with vSphere, I suggest you really take the Troubleshooting course instead of ICM... another option is the Optimize and Scale.

Myself took the Troubleshooting course version 4.x to fit the course prerequisites for my VCP4.

[pxtian]

Thank you both for your insights on my query. Am I right to assume that with the Troubleshooting Workshop, the program will not validate if the participant has the required skills to enroll? Is it on an "enter at your own risk"  basis?

[rcporto · Accepted solution]

Am I right to assume that with the Troubleshooting Workshop, the program will not validate if the participant has the required skills to enroll? Is it on an "enter at your own risk"  basis?

Yes, you're right and don't forget mark answers as helpful and correct 🙂

[scott28tt]

‌It is up to you to be sure the class is the right one for you, hence the advice I gave you about reviewing the topics of the pre-requisite classes.

Instructors can mark you as "incomplete" if you're not able to finish the class.

I'm not trying to put you off, just to answer your questions honestly 🙂