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VMware Certification with Global Knowledge

VMware and Global Knowledge offers world-class certification programmes to ensure and validate the technical competencies and expertise needed to install, manage, deploy and support VMware software. Recognized by the industry, VMware certifications are available for three distinct skill levels on the current version of our software VMware vSphere 5 and VMware vCenter Server 5.

VMware have announced the release of the highly-anticipated new generation of their enterprise product, vSphere 5

vSphere 5 has a number of new and enhanced functionalities, such as an in-place Upgrade Manager, a web-based vSphere Client and improvements in scalability and high availability.To get the best possible return on your investment in vSphere 5 and your virtualisation infrastructure, acquiring the right knowledge and skills is essential. Global Knowledge, VMware's Global Education Partner of the Year in 2009 and 2010, is the first to offer training on the newly released VMware vSphere 5.

Global Knowledge courses available:

• VMware vSphere: What's New v5 (code VMWN)
• VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage v5 (code VSICM)

New VCP3 to VCP5 Upgrade Path

VMware are rolling out new VCP upgrade paths to promote vSphere 5 training as a way to upgrade from VCP 3 to VCP 5.  Listed below are the key points on the new upgrade paths:

• VCP 3’s can take the What’s New 5 ILT to qualify to take the VCP 5 exam
  • Upgrade path is valid until Feb 29^th, 2012
  • After Feb 29^th, VCP 3’s will have to take ICM 5 to qualify for the VCP 5 exam
  • Students in What’s New 5 ILT classes will receive access to the What’s New 4 eLearning to assist them in transition to vSphere 5
  • Students do not have to take the eLearning course to qualify for the upgrade path
• Students who have taken a VCP 4 qualifying course, can attend the WN 5 ILT to satisfy the VCP 5 training requirement

The upgrade path involving taking WN 4 to achieve a VCP 4 and then follow the VCP 4 to 5 upgrade path is still valid. Please see the diagram below for a full breakdown:

Whether advancing your current position or looking for new opportunities, to be competitive in today's IT job market, you will want to develop and demonstrate your technical expertise in virtual infrastructure. Find the path right for you:

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