Jacob Moran
Virtualization & Networking
4 courses
VMware Training & Certification Courses for Infrastructure Teams
Train your virtualization team on VMware VCP certifications for data center and network virtualization. Essential for teams managing hybrid infrastructure.
4
Courses
30
Labs
960
Videos
120h
Total
Where teams start
Most Popular VMware Certifications
The VMware paths for teams managing virtualized data centers and software-defined networking.
ProfessionalLabs
(VCP-DCV 2024)
This VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization 2024 (VCP-DCV 2024) vSphere 8 training covers how to manage, deploy, & troubleshoot vSphere 8 environments for virtual machines. VMware makes some of the world's most popular virtualization technology, and if you want a career maintaining and operating it, or architecting networks that rely on it, you should plan on earning one of their certifications.
Keith Barker, Kelvin Tran
Professional
VCP-NV 2025
This VMware Certified Professional – Network Virtualization 2025 (VCP-NV 2025) training covers how to configure, deploy, and manage VMware NSX environments. Master VMware network virtualization and you open doors to jobs that will have you revolutionizing network infrastructure and enhancing operational efficiency. Businesses are increasingly relying on virtualization, and VMware is reliably at the heart of most of those ventures.
Keith Barker
Professional
Professional
Fresh from the studio
Newest Releases
The latest VMware training added to the catalog — new courses land here within a day of publication.
Discipline crossover
VMware Training by Path
Where VMware training overlaps the disciplines your team hires for — each path page shows the full picture.
ProfessionalLabs
Professional
Hands-on VMware practice
Human-led training is the point: engineers practice real skills with expert guidance, not just video playback.
Why CBT Nuggets
How CBT Nuggets is different for VMware teams
The platform features IT directors comparing training platforms ask about most often.
Practitioner-led
VMware training your team learns from
Built and taught by engineers who have spent decades running production VMware infrastructure — not crowd-sourced contributors.
Knox Hutchinson
Cloud Computing & DevOps
Jeff Kish
Data Center & Network Design
Team outcome
Faster ramp for new hires
Curated playlists and team assignments make onboarding repeatable instead of relying on ad hoc shadowing and tribal knowledge.
Best fit for: managers scaling a team, backfilling a role, or standardizing skills across distributed engineers.
Frequently asked questions about VMware training
Common questions IT directors ask when evaluating VMware training for their team.
Which VMware certification should our team start with?
Start with VCP-DCV if your team manages vSphere, ESXi hosts, virtual machines, clusters, or storage. Start with VCP-NV if your team owns NSX, logical networking, distributed firewalls, or network virtualization.
What is the difference between VCP-DCV and VCP-NV?
VCP-DCV validates data-center virtualization skills around vSphere and ESXi. VCP-NV validates network virtualization skills around NSX, logical switching and routing, and distributed firewall policy. Many infrastructure teams need both skill sets represented.
Is VMware still relevant for hybrid infrastructure teams?
Yes. Many organizations still rely on vSphere for private cloud, data-center virtualization, and workload mobility. NSX remains important for software-defined networking and segmentation in virtualized environments.
How do you measure ROI on VMware training?
Measure role coverage: who can operate vSphere safely, who can troubleshoot clusters and VMs, who can own NSX networking, and who can participate in hybrid infrastructure architecture decisions. CBT Nuggets reporting helps managers document that coverage.
Does VMware certification expire?
VMware certification policies have changed over time. Managers should verify current Broadcom/VMware requirements before budgeting renewals, then use assigned training paths to keep vSphere and NSX skills current regardless of expiration rules.
Can CBT Nuggets support VMware team training?
Yes. Managers can assign VMware paths by role, track completion, and document readiness for virtualization administrators, network virtualization engineers, and hybrid infrastructure teams.