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BartB01
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Expired VCP5 Next Step

Hi All,

Trying to figure out what is the next best path.

I have a VCP5 exam that is expired. I am authorized to take the VCP550D Delta exam but I have noticed that this exam is being discontinued and cannot register after 3/15/17.

I also have authorization for VCP6-DCV Delta Exam, but I am wondering can I take it after expiration of VCP5 if I have exam authorization?

I have also completed VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale [V6] class a year ago.

Any recommendation what would be the best path next?

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RvdNieuwendijk
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I would go for a VCP6 exam because this will upgrade your certification and not just renew it, and not VCP5. The VMware Certified Professional 6 – Data Center Virtualization (VCP6-DCV) page shows you what to do in path 3: If you hold an expired VCP certification for any solution track:

  1. Attend one of the required training courses. The VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale [V6] course is one of them, so you have passed this requirement.
  2. Complete the vSphere 6 Foundations Exam
  3. Complete the VMware Certified Professional 6 – Data Center Virtualization Exam
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RvdNieuwendijk
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I would go for a VCP6 exam because this will upgrade your certification and not just renew it, and not VCP5. The VMware Certified Professional 6 – Data Center Virtualization (VCP6-DCV) page shows you what to do in path 3: If you hold an expired VCP certification for any solution track:

  1. Attend one of the required training courses. The VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale [V6] course is one of them, so you have passed this requirement.
  2. Complete the vSphere 6 Foundations Exam
  3. Complete the VMware Certified Professional 6 – Data Center Virtualization Exam
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That's correct. If your VCP5 is expired, you essentially have to start over to become certified again. Since you took the vSphere 6 Optimize & Scale class, taking the two exams for VCP6-DCV certification would be my suggestion.

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BartB01
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Thanks, that's what I was worried that I have to take the class again and start re certification again.

Does it make a difference that I took this class a year ago?

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lilesj
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No. There's no deadline between taking a class and taking an exam.

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BartB01
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Great thank you!

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Ripley8
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There's a new VCP6.5-DCV exam out at the end of April.

Just as an fyi

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