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VMware released VCP-DCV 2020 Exam based on vSphere 7

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VMware released recently a new certification exam VCP-DCV 2020 based on the vSphere 7 product. Until now, to become VCP-DCV you had the option to pass VCP-DCV 2019 based on vSphere 6.7, which btw, is still a valid certification exam not expiring any time soon.

The VCP-DCV 2020 certification validates candidate skills to implement, manage, and troubleshoot a vSphere V7 infrastructure, using best practices to provide a powerful, flexible, and secure foundation for business agility that can accelerate the transformation to cloud computing.

The new exam costs $250. The duration is 130 minutes and there is 70 Questions. The passing score is 300. There are Single and Multiple Choice questions. The exam code is 2V0-21.20.

The Professional VMware vSphere 7.x Exam (2V0-21.20) will give you a title VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization 2020 certification.

What exams you can pass to become VCP-DCV 2020 if you hold no certification?

At first, get some experience with vSphere. Then you must attend mandatory training. There are 14 different trainings that you can choose from and that is entitled to give you the right to follow the path to VCP-DCV 2020.

Then you must pass one of the foundations exams (vSphere 6 foundations, 6.5 foundations or 6.7 foundations.). This one is easy, there is 105 min for it, you have 65 questions and the cost is $125.

Next step is to pass one of the Professional Data Center Virtualization Exams:

Screenshot from the certification page.

What's are the benefits to become a VCP certified?

VCP-DCV 2020

  • Recognition of your technical knowledge and skills
  • Greater opportunities for career advancement
  • Official transcripts
  • VMware Digital Badge*
  • Use of the certification logo
  • Access to the exclusive portal & logo merchandise store
  • Invitation to beta exams and classes
  • Discounts from VMware Press
  • Discounted admission to VMware events

VCP-DCV 2020 Guide?

Well, it's not written yet.. .-:) The plan is to write this guide over a couple of months because as you can imagine, there is a lot of work to do.

It will be based on VMware Exam Guide from the 2V0-21.20 (short PDF with chapters) which is the guideline. There you can find the name of the chapters required for the exam and the links to the VMware Official documentation. As you can imagine, with this, you'll have a lot of work to study.

Note: If you're a reader of ESX Virtualization blog you know that a Free VCP-DCV 2019 Study Guide is available for download as a PDF at our partner Nakivo. Our detailed page about that exam is here – VCP-DCV 2019. You can use this guide to pass VCP-DCV 2020 certification.

Some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Will VSphere V6.5 Courses Satisfy The VCP-DCV 2020 Certification Upon Passing The Exam?

No, you must complete a vSphere 6.7 course to achieve certification if you do not already hold a current VCP certification. If you have taken a vSphere V6.5 course, you may take the VMware vSphere: What's New [V5.5 to V6.7] or VMware vSphere: What's New [V5.5 to V6.7] – On Demand course and it will qualify.

Will Earning VCP-DCV 2020 Certification Re-Certify My Older VCP Certification?

Yes, by passing the VCP-DCV 2020 exam you will successfully re-certify.

I Have Completed VCP6.5-DCV Exam Only, Am I Eligible To Take Version 6.7 Course And VSphere Foundation Exam?

If you have completed 2V0-622 VCP6.5-DCV exam on or after 16, January 2019, then you are eligible to attend vSphere 6.7 version course and vSphere 6.7 Foundation exam to fulfill the requirements towards VCP-DCV 2020 certification track.

I Have Completed Only Version 6.0 Course; Can I Complete What’s New [5.5-6.7] Course To Fulfill The Training Requirement Towards VCP DCV 2020 Certification Track?

No, candidates who have completed the version 6.5 courses can only be eligible to attend What’s New [5.5 – 6.7] course to fulfill the training requirement towards VCP DCV 2020 certification track.

Source: VMware Education Services

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Comments

  1. Roy Freeman says

    This statement is incorrect: “Then you must pass one of the foundations exams (vSphere 6 foundations, 6.5 foundations or 6.7 foundations.). This one is easy, there is 105 min for it, you have 65 questions and the cost is $125.” The 6.0 and 6.5 Foundations exams were retired in August 2019, so until they release a 7.0 Foundations exam, 6.7 is the only option.

  2. Skip says

    Awesome information. Just passed my 6.7 Foundation, and very pleased to know that the 6.7 exam will get me a VCP DCV 2020!

  3. long_lanh says

    what are the different if you pass 6.7 – VCP-DCV 2020 and now vpshere 7 with the same
    VCP-DCV-2020. it so confuse.

    • Vladan SEGET says

      depends on your achievements already. For example if you are not certified at all, the 6.7 exam must preceded with the “foundation” exam. The v7 don’t have that requirements…

  4. Sendil Ramalingam says

    I am just starting with V7. I have no prior certification in VMware family. Can i prepare for V7 2020 directly.

  7. Zeljko says

    I have read all about VCP here but one thing still confuses me a little bit… are there mandatory trainings for VCP 6.7 as they are for VCP 7 ?

    • Vladan SEGET says

      Mandatory training, Yes. If you are willing to become VCP-DCV 2020 and pass the VCP7 exam, 2V0-21.20, you will not be required to pass the Foundation exam

  8. Trav says

    Hi Vladen, I hold a current CCNA and was looking to do the Network Virtualization track (NSX-T) and then at some point hop over to VCP-DC (7). On VMware’s site
    vmware.com/education-services/certification/vcp-nv-nsxt.html it looks like there is no longer a Foundations exam required. Is this the case going forward? I had a look on
    forums but might have missed answer and could see Foundations 6.7 was EOL 1-Aug-2021
    Also, can this actually still be done? I cannot see the ability to inform VMware one holds a valid CCNA when looking under NV certs.

  9. Carlos says

    Hello,
    I hold a vcp6-dcv and vcp6-dtm.
    I want to take the 2v0-21.20 vSphere 7 exam.
    This is without having to take the required course.
    I talked to a VMware support guy and he stated that I could take the 2120 or the 2019 and certify.
    I thought I would have to take a 6.5 exam, then the 7.
    Anyone else in this situation?

    • Vladan SEGET says

      It changes often. Curently with VCP6-DCV they want you (again) to sit the qualifying training. Then you must pass the latest VCP7-DCV exam (2V0-21.20). Try to play with the drop-down menu on the cert page and you’ll see the requirements.

      • carlos says

        After reviewing my transcripts, I do hold a dcv 6.5. So I can test.
        I will study up for the 2v0-21.20 after the new book comes out on March 18th.

        I am going to take the Horizon 7.7 exam this week. This is to keep current.

        Thanks.

  10. Mehul says

    Hello,
    Still Vmware Foundation exam mandatory for Professional VMware vSphere 7.x (VCP-DCV 2021) Exam Code -2V0-21.20 Certification or Vmware foundation exam is optional for this certification.