Paths to VCP4

A question I'm often asked is "So which course matches the exam the best?" - here's my view on the suitability of each of the qualifying courses in terms of how closely their content matches the topics that get tested on in the exam:

vSphere 4: What’s New is only suitable for those that have knowledge of VMware Infrastructure 3 (VI3) to VCP3 level. It offers a broad grounding in many of the new features of vSphere 4, and is geared towards updating an individual’s skills and knowledge rather than preparing them specifically for the VCP4 exam.

vSphere 4: Install Configure Manage course is suitable for all individuals, and the course content is a reasonable match to the topics covered in the exam - it should be noted that the exam covers many topics that are not covered in this course.

vSphere 4: Fast Track covers all of the Install Configure Manage content plus additional material which will give a broader level of knowledge of the topics that are covered in the VCP4 exam. This course is the closest match to the content of the VCP4 exam.

vSphere 4: Troubleshooting also qualifies for the VCP4 certification, but bears no relation to the exam content. VMware accept this course as qualification for those that already have an enormous amount of experience with VI3 and vSphere 4 where the other courses above would not be suitable.

In conjunction with attending any of the above courses, I have also written an exclusive VCP4 Exam Preparation Workshop for Global Knowledge UK, designed to give you a huge number of exam-taking tips and techniques and giving you the chance to review and answer over 120 practice questions on the content covered in the VCP4 exam.