VMware Data Center Virtualization Certification & Training

Overview

his accelerated VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization 2023 (VCP-DCV 2023) certification validates an individual's knowledge and skills with VMware vSphere solutions, including virtual machines, networking, and storage.

The VCP-DCV 2023 certification validates candidate skills to implement, manage, and troubleshoot a vSphere infrastructure, using best practices to provide a powerful, flexible, and secure foundation for business agility that can accelerate the transformation to cloud computing.

At the end of this course, you’ll sit the VMware exam, and achieve your VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization 2023 (VCP-DCV 2023) certification. Through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you’ll get certified at twice the speed of the traditional training and get access to courseware, learn from certified instructors, and train in a distraction-free environment.

Audience

This course is ideal for:

Virtualization administrators, system engineers, and consultants.

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Four reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

You'll be trained and certified faster. Learn more on this 2-day accelerated course. You'll get at least 12 hours a day of quality learning time in a distraction-free environment
Your course is all-inclusive. One simple price covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals – so you can focus on learning
Pass first time or train again for free. Your expert instructor will deliver our unique accelerated learning methods, allowing you to learn faster and be in the best possible position to pass first time. In the unlikely event that you don't, it's covered by your Certification Guarantee
Study with an award-winning training provider. We've won the Learning and Performance Institute's "Training Company of the Year" three times. Firebrand is your fastest way to learn, with 134561 students saving more than one million hours since 2001

Benefits

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

* For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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Curriculum

Module 1: Architecture and Technologies
Module 2: Products and Solutions
Module 3: Planning and Designing
Module 4: Installing, Configuring, and Setup Section
Module 5: Performance-tuning, Optimization, and Upgrades
Module 6: Troubleshooting and Repairing
Module 7: Administrative and Operational Tasks

Exam Track

At the end of this accelerated course, you’ll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training centre, covered Certification Guarantee:

VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization 2023 (VCP-DCV 2023) exam

Duration: 130 Minutes
Format: Single and Multiple Choice, Proctored
Number of questions: 70
Passing score: 300

What's Included

Your accelerated course includes:

Accommodation *
Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
On-site exams **
Exam vouchers **
Practice tests **
Certification Guarantee ***
Courseware
Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
24-hour lab access
Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

Before attending this accelerated course, you should have:

Certification path if you hold no VCP Certifications 1.
(Recommended) Gain experience with vSphere 7.x or vSphere 8.x 2.
(Required) Attend ONE of the required training courses Certification path if you hold a VCP-DCV 2022 1. (Recommended)
Gain experience with vSphere 7.x or vSphere 8.x
Option 1 - Review and study the topics and objectives listed in the Exam Guide (2V0-21.23) OR Exam Guide (2V0-21.20) and pass ONE of the qualifying exams:
VMware vSphere 8.x Professional (2V0-21.23)
A minimally qualified candidate (MQC) has 6-12 months hands-on experience implementing, managing and troubleshooting a vSphere 7 infrastructure. They are typically administrators, capable of performing deployment and administration of a virtual infrastructure using vSphere. The candidate also has working knowledge of storage, networking, hardware, security, business continuity and disaster recovery concept

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

Reviews

Here's the Firebrand Training review section. Since 2001 we've trained exactly 134561 students and asked them all to review our Accelerated Learning. Currently, 94.69% have said Firebrand exceeded their expectations.

Read reviews from recent accelerated courses below or visit Firebrand Stories for written and video interviews from our alumni.

"Great course with immersive environment to fully understand to product. Instructor has real-world experience and in depth knowledge of the product with the ability to explain from multiple perspectives. Highly recommend Firebrand and the instructor."
Anonymous, Smiths Detection (22.5.2023 (Monday) to 26.5.2023 (Friday))

"Wonderful instructor, full on energy and knowledgeable in all subjects he instructed. I will happily recommend him to coworkers and look for taking more classes with him in the future."
Zachary Waite. (22.5.2023 (Monday) to 26.5.2023 (Friday))

"Great course, fantastic instructor. Will gladly come back for another VMware vSphere course or another Firebrand Training."
JR. (22.5.2023 (Monday) to 26.5.2023 (Friday))

"The better way to train."
Nick Sedding, RND. (18.11.2019 (Monday) to 22.11.2019 (Friday))

"Great Location, extremely good training instructors and ease use of facilities 24/7. The courses are intense but the results speak volumes."
J.W., Nacro. (18.11.2019 (Monday) to 22.11.2019 (Friday))

Course Dates

Start	Finish	Status	Location
26.8.2024 (Monday)	27.8.2024 (Tuesday)	Finished - Leave feedback	-

10.2.2025 (Monday)	11.2.2025 (Tuesday)	Limited availability	Nationwide
24.3.2025 (Monday)	25.3.2025 (Tuesday)	Open	Nationwide
5.5.2025 (Monday)	6.5.2025 (Tuesday)	Open	Nationwide
16.6.2025 (Monday)	17.6.2025 (Tuesday)	Open	Nationwide

VMware® - Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization 2023 (VCP-DCV 2023)