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VMware Certified Advanced Professional -

Network Virtualization Design 2024
(VCAP-NV Design)

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS INTRO CERTIFICATION OVERVIEW

Certification Requirements hold value
because they signify that you have
The VMware Certified Advanced Professional - Network
undergone the necessary lessons,
training, seminars, and hands-on Virtualization Design 2024 (VCAP-NV Design 2024) certification
experiences that are required to fill the verifies an individual's advanced skills in designing VMware NSX
job.
solutions, including network security, segmentation, and integration
LEARN MORE with other technologies. Job-roles associated with this certification
We welcome you to visit the official include Network Virtualization architects and consultants.
VCAP-NV Design 2024 certification
webpage:
In this document we show the different certification paths available to earn
https://www.vmware.com/learning/certifi
the VCAP-NV Design 2024 certification, depending on what certifications
cation/vcap-nv-design.html
you already hold. You may follow this guide as a learning resource of what
is required of you to earn this certification.
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or with Certification Requirements, please
contact the Certification Support Team at:
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VMware Certification Program including
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VMware Certification credentials, or any
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Certification Path Requirements

Certification path if you hold no VCAP certifications Certification path if you hold a VCAP-NV Design 2023

1. (Required) Earn the VCP-NV 2024 (Or hold a VCP-NV 2023) 1. Option 1 - Attend ONE of the training courses in 2024
VCP-NV 2024
VMware NSX for Intrinsic Security [V4.x] - On Demand
2. (Recommended) Attend ONE of the recommended training VMware NSX-T Data Center for Intrinsic Security [V3.2] - On
courses Demand
VMware NSX: Design [V4.x] VMware NSX: Design [V4.x]
VMware NSX-T Data Center: Design [V3.2] - Retired but still qualifies VMware NSX for Intrinsic Security [V4.x]
VMware NSX: What's New [V4.0] - On Demand
3. (Required) Review and study the topics and objectives listed in Migration from VMware NSX for vSphere to NSX-T
the Exam Guide (3V0-42.23) OR Exam Guide (3V0-42.20) and
Migration from VMware NSX for vSphere to NSX-T - On Demand
pass the qualifying exam:
VMware NSX-T Data Center for Intrinsic Security [V3.2]- Retired but
still qualifies
VMware NSX 4.X Advanced Design (3V0-42.23)
VMware NSX-T Data Center: Design [V3.2] -Retired but still qualifies
135 Minutes 55 Questions $450 USD
VMware NSX-T Data Center: What's New [V3.2]- Retired but still
Schedule Exam
qualifies
VMware NSX-T Data Center: What’s New [V3.2] - On Demand
Advanced Design VMware NSX-T Data Center 3.0 (3V0-42.20) –
VMware NSX-T Data Center: Multisite Deployments with Federation
Retiring soon on June 30, 2024
VMware Cloud Director: Advanced Networking with NSX-T Data
135 Minutes 57 Questions $450 USD
Center [V10.2]
Schedule Exam
VMware NSX-T Data Center: Multisite Deployments with Federation
- On Demand

2. Option 2 - Review and study the topics and objectives listed in

the Exam Guide (3V0-42.23) OR Exam Guide (3V0-42.20) and
pass the qualifying exam:

VMware NSX 4.X Advanced Design (3V0-42.23)

135 Minutes 55 Questions $450 USD
Schedule Exam

Advanced Design VMware NSX-T Data Center 3.0 (3V0-42.20) –

Retiring soon on June 30, 2024
135 Minutes 57 Questions $450 USD
Schedule Exam

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Certification Path Requirements

Certification path if you hold a VCAP-CMA Design 2021 or Newer Certification path if hold a VCAP-NV Deploy 2021 or Newer OR
OR VCAP-CMA Deploy 2021 or Newer OR VCAP-DTM Design VCAP-NV Design 2021 or Newer
2021 or Newer OR VCAP-DTM Deploy 2021 or Newer OR VCAP-
DCV Design 2021 or Newer OR VCAP-DCV Deploy 2021 or
Newer 1. (Recommended) Attend ONE of the recommended training courses
VMware NSX: Design [V4.x]

1. (Required) Earn the VCP-NV 2024 (Or hold a VCP-NV 2023) VMware NSX-T Data Center: Design [V3.2]- Retired but still qualifies

VCP-NV 2024
2. (Required) Review and study the topics and objectives listed in the
Exam Guide (3V0-42.23) OR Exam Guide (3V0-42.20) and pass the
2. (Recommended) Attend ONE of the recommended training qualifying exam:
courses
VMware NSX: Design [V4.x]
VMware NSX 4.X Advanced Design (3V0-42.23)
VMware NSX-T Data Center: Design [V3.2] - Retired but still qualifies
135 Minutes 55 Questions $450 USD
Schedule Exam
3. (R equired) Review and study the topics and objectives listed
in the Exam Guide (3V0-42.23) OR Exam Guide (3V0-42.20) and
Advanced Design VMware NSX-T Data Center 3.0 (3V0-42.20) –
pass the qualifying exam: Retiring soon on June 30, 2024
VMware NSX 4.X Advanced Design (3V0-42.23)
135 Minutes 57 Questions $450 USD
135 Minutes 55 Questions $450 USD
Schedule Exam
Schedule Exam

Advanced Design VMware NSX-T Data Center 3.0 (3V0-42.20) –

Retiring soon on June 30, 2024

135 Minutes 57 Questions $450 USD
Schedule Exam

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Certification Path Requirements

Certification path if you hold a Cisco Certification

1. (Recommended) Gain experience with NSX technologies

2. (Required) Submit proof that you hold an Active/Non-Expired

Cisco CCIE or CCDE certification
Submit proof

3. (Required) Review and study the topics and objectives listed

in the Exam Guide (3V0-42.23) OR Exam Guide (3V0-42.20)
and pass the qualifying exam:

VMware NSX 4.X Advanced Design (3V0-42.23)

135 Minutes 55 Questions $450 USD
Schedule Exam

Advanced Design VMware NSX-T Data Center 3.0 (3V0-42.20)

– Retiring soon on June 30, 2024
135 Minutes 57 Questions $450 USD
Schedule Exam

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