VCP-DCV Prerequisite

[NitinJain01]

Hi Community

I am preparing for VCP-DCV (2V0-621), I have checked the path for the exam. And found it comes after VCA-DCV ( 1V0-621)

But when checked the VCP-DCV, I found that vsphere 6 certification is prerequisite for this exam. Now I am confused that which exam is real prerequisite for VCP-DCV

vSphere 6 exam    or     VCA-DCV  ??  Please clarify

Regards

Nitin

[a_p_]

If you are new to this certification, see the requirements in Path 1 of VCP6-DCV Certification‌

VCA-DCV is a different certification.

André

[scott28tt]

‌VMware certifications in each of the 4 solution tracks build in terms of difficulty through VCA > VCP > VCAP > VCIX > VCDX

You do need the VCP to be able to get VCAP, and so on as you go up the stack - but there's no relationship at the bottom end between VCA and VCP - you don't need to be a VCA before going for VCP.

To get the VCP6-DCV as your first certification, you need to meet 3 requirements:

- Attend authorised training

- Pass the vSphere Foundations exam (2V0-620)

- Pass the VCP6-DCV exam (2V0-621)

[NitinJain01]

Thanks a lot !!

[MedetZh]

Hi

I have a question about an sequence.

For VCP6-DCV I must take three steps

1) Attend authorized training

2) Pass the vSphere Foundations exam (2V0-620)

3) Pass the VCP6-DCV exam (2V0-621)

According to the rules of budget, I'll go on a course in the autumn.

I have enough experience and skills, so I sure I can take the tests without a course.

Can I take the tests, and then attend authorized training?

I want to use this path:

2) Pass the vSphere Foundations exam (2V0-620)

3) Pass the VCP6-DCV exam (2V0-621)

1) Attend authorized training

Is it possible?

BR, Medet.

[scott28tt]

‌Yes - you get the certification once you've met all 3 requirements - the order you meet them is up to you.

Be careful in your preparations - I have known experienced people thinking too much about what happens in the real-world, or assuming that they know a topic well enough when the exam might ask something that they haven't considered or ever had to do.

Focus your exam preparations on the published objectives.

[mzhanaidarov]

Hi, scott28tt

yes, you right.

[KevinStrother51]

Scott, if someone can pass both exams, what is the reason for requiring a course as well?

[scott28tt]

My personal view:

Even if folks have brain dumped the exams, at least they've actually got some level of knowledge and skill. It's always been VMware policy to have a course requirement, and it would be unfair to existing VCPs if that requirement was dropped.