VMware vSphere 7

Course fee

Cost: R3 500.00

Deposit: R875.00

Monthly instalment: R875.00 x 3

Study duration: You will have course access for 12 months. To complete the course, we recommend a total of 20 hours of study, e.g. study 1 hour per day and complete your course in 1 month.

About the course

Course code: C01199

This course is intended for:

Candidates who wish to pursue the VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV) certification pathway to validate their knowledge and skills with VMware vSphere solutions, including virtual machines, networking, and storage.

Possible career options include:

• Virtualization administrators
• System engineers
• Consultants

Modules and topics covered:

VMware vSphere 7: Install, Configure, & Manage

• VMware VCP-DCV vSphere 7: Virtualization, SDDC, & ESXi Hosts
• VMware VCP-DCV vSphere 7: ESXi Host Configuration
• VMware VCP-DCV vSphere 7: VM Provisioning, Tools, Files, & Containers
• VMware VCP-DCV vSphere 7: vCenter Server Architecture, Appliance, & Inventory
• VMware VCP-DCV vSphere 7: vCenter Domains, Identity Sources, Access, & Backup
• VMware VCP-DCV vSphere 7: vCenter Monitoring, Protection, Migration, & Upgrading
• VMware VCP-DCV vSphere 7: vSphere Terminology & Standard Switches
• VMware VCP-DCV vSphere 7: Switch Security, Traffic Shaping, Load Balancing, & Creation
• VMware VCP-DCV vSphere 7: vSphere Storage & Datastores
• VMware VCP-DCV vSphere 7: Multipathing & vSAN Solutions
• VMware VCP-DCV vSphere 7: Managing & Deploying VMs
• VMware VCP-DCV vSphere 7: VM Customization, Management, & Snapshots
• VMware VCP-DCV vSphere 7: Resource Management & Alarms
• VMware VCP-DCV vSphere 7: DRS Clusters & High Availability
• VMware VCP-DCV vSphere 7: vSphere HA Clusters & Fault Tolerance
• VMware VCP-DCV vSphere 7: Update Planner & Lifecycle Manager
• VMware VCP-DCV vSphere 7: Baselines, Cluster Image Validation, & VM Upgrades

Admission requirements

Academic grade: No minimum school pass requirements or formal prerequisites, but it is recommended that candidates have experience in managing a VMware vSphere environment.

Language: Proficiency in English (course material and support only available in English).

Expertise level: Intermediate.

Equipment: Access to a PC or laptop with a reliable internet connection.

Effort: Self-paced learning online.

Accreditation status

Course type: Industry endorsed

Industry partner: VMware

Certification: Certificate confirming course completion.

Certification issued by: College SA

Assessment details

• Online assessments via the Skillsoft Learner Management System.
• At the end of the course, students can request a certificate of course completion.
• Students who then opt to proceed with the external industry exam(s) are directed to the relevant vendor.

Exam information:

• External industry exam: VMware vSphere Professional
• Exam format: A combination of multiple choice and performance-based questions.
• Duration: 135 minutes
• Number of questions: 70
• Passing score: 300
• Delivery method: Pearson VUE testing centre or online proctored exam.
• Exam fees: Not included in the course fee.

Certification overview:

• The VMware vSphere Professional exam leads to the VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization certification.

What to expect

Dedicated support team

We understand that students may require guidance and support to navigate the learning journey, and our Client Services team is always ready to assist them in every possible way. Our team is readily available during office hours and can be contacted via email, phone, WhatsApp and social media.

Exam booking assistance

Depending on your chosen course you will either receive advice or assistance in booking certain exams yourself, or our exam team will make a booking on your behalf. Our team will advise you on the venue closest to you, assist with booking a seat, and confirm the time, date and logistics for your exam sitting. College SA also offers discounted exam vouchers for numerous IT certification exams.

Skillsoft Learner Management System (LMS) access

Skillsoft is an online learning management system that offers all students enrolled for any of our IT Academy courses compelling content, interactive videos, quizzes, and mentoring. The platform allows students to learn at their own pace.