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VCA was often viewed as a "sales-oriented" or conceptual cert that didn't require hands-on labs. The newer VCTA is designed to be more technical, validating "Day 2" operational skills. The New Certification Track (2024–2026)
The "flagship" certification for administrators and engineers. VCA-DCV VMware Certified Associate on vSphere S...
No mandatory training courses are required to sit the exam. VCA was often viewed as a "sales-oriented" or
The entry-level credential is now the VMware Certified Technical Associate - Data Center Virtualization (VCTA-DCV) . VCA-DCV VMware Certified Associate on vSphere S...
Best for beginners or operators. Cost: Standardized to $250 USD as of May 2024.