topic Re: Free Class in Education and Certification Members

Free Class

AliMohamed01 — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 15:31:03 GMT

Hi Everyone,

I wonder, Are there any free VMware training classes on this site or anywhere else for VCP certificates?

or any discount ?

Re: Free Class

VM_Yamato — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 21:04:37 GMT

Based on experience, there is no 100% discount for the training cost.

But if you have a Cisco certification, you can try VCP-NV without VMware training.

https://www.vmware.com/learning/certification/vcp-nv-nsxt.html

Re: Free Class

scott28tt — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 21:11:33 GMT

I doubt you’ll find anything like that for free, but here are VMware’s own discounts: https://www.vmware.com/learning/training/certification-special-offers-beta-classes.html

Re: Free Class

Loranet — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 21:15:49 GMT

There are a lot of community colleges that offer cheap training through the IT Academy program, and as was mentioned you can do the NSX certification if you have a Cisco certification but there is no free way as they all have a cost and vmware like it that way it seems.

Re: Free Class

werme — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 21:31:49 GMT

Totally agree with Scott on recommending the beta training classes. They are "in development" in terms of courseware and lab status but they are typically run by the most senior instructors and tend to attract more skilled students as well which makes for a good mix.

May I also recommend the VMUG advantage. The $200 membership fee comes with significant discounts on training so it could easily pay for itself.

https://www.vmug.com/membership/vmug-advantage-membership/

Re: Free Class

Loranet — Tue, 03 May 2022 07:24:43 GMT

I’ve never heard of OpenClass so while they may provide vmware training, it won’t count towards the VCP prerequisite and theres no guarantee it’ll even help to get you exam ready

As with all things, look into the lecturer and the organisation to make up your own mind whether they’re people you want to trust to teach you.

Re: Free Class

DurhamNeil — Tue, 17 May 2022 00:38:19 GMT

That is very interesting! Only the cost of the exam to pay. I’m going to try it after I (hopefully) get CCNP next month.

Re: Free Class

ravjyo — Tue, 17 May 2022 00:44:19 GMT

I have found out that VMware hands on lab is a great place to try things out and learn, with the combination of other sites that other members have provided.

https://pathfinder.vmware.com/v3/page/hands-on-labs?menu=overview

Re: Free Class

anilspp — Tue, 17 May 2022 03:25:12 GMT

Difficult to found free classes.

Re: Free Class

DurhamNeil — Tue, 17 May 2022 08:02:28 GMT

Thanks again for this Yamato-san! I just created a Cisco Certification verification request following these instructions:

How to Request Verification of your Cisco Certification (vmware.com)

I hope to add VCP-NV to my VCP-DVC before the new year. 頑張ります！

Re: Free Class

mbufkin — Tue, 17 May 2022 17:55:24 GMT

The VMware Hands On Labs is a great way to learn and test methods.

Re: Free Class

DJKrafty — Tue, 17 May 2022 18:00:34 GMT

2nding this. I used the HOLs to practice for VCAP-DCV Deploy and they were perfectly aligned with what I was tested on.

Re: Free Class

Quickdraw — Wed, 18 May 2022 03:15:32 GMT

We have been using the VMware Academy program for a few years. It's a great program if you can find a school who participates, but it still won't get you a free class.

Re: Free Class

FirozeB_za — Thu, 19 May 2022 06:51:29 GMT

Unfortunately you will need to take the class in order to gain the vcp cert. However there are tons of resources that will give you the skills and confidence for this.

a few have been mentioned already but my list is:

1. VMware academy - if you qualify

2. VMware Hand on Labs

3. Udemy - you can find free courses or discounted training

4. Pluralsight - usually take advantage of the free weekends

5. If you are looking at the Tanzu space there is the VMware Tanzu Education website.

hope this helps

Re: Free Class

belky — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 13:42:50 GMT

I agree with the few who mentioned VMUG Advantage. I do not have it now with my current role, but I had it in th epast and it was a great resource.

Re: Free Class

FelipeMachado — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 15:35:59 GMT

I'm studying on Udemy. Basic courses aren't expensive.

Re: Free Class

scott28tt — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 22:15:42 GMT

Udemy might be many things, but doesn’t meet the training requirement for VCPs.

Re: Free Class

FelipeMachado — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 14:03:24 GMT

you're right.