VCP-DCV Certification and Exam Planned to Retire in 2025

VMware · VCP-DCV Lifecycle notification for data center virtualization track

1. VCP-DCV Moves Toward Retirement and Transition

VMware has announced that the current VCP-DCV (VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization) exam and track are planned to retire and transition to a refreshed portfolio. The goal is to align VMware certifications with modern vSphere, cloud foundation and hybrid cloud deployments.

For candidates, this means there is a limited window to complete the existing VCP-DCV exam before the track is replaced or merged into a new structure.

2. What This Means If You Are Already Studying for VCP-DCV

If you are midway through your VCP-DCV exam preparation:

Check VMware’s official certification site for the last exam date of your specific VCP-DCV version.
Plan your study schedule backward from that retirement date.
Use a focused VCP-DCV question bank to close gaps quickly and efficiently.

If you do not expect to be ready before the retirement date, you should review the new VMware certification mapping and decide whether to switch early to the replacement track.

3. Possible Successor Tracks and Skills Continuity

Even when an exam is retired, the underlying skills—vSphere cluster management, storage, networking, HA/DRS—continue to be highly relevant. VMware’s new tracks are expected to:

Emphasize VMware Cloud Foundation and integrated stack skills.
Include more automation and API-driven management content.
Align better with hybrid and multi-cloud operating models.

In other words, your existing VCP-DCV study and lab work will still be valuable when moving into new VMware certifications.

4. Recommendation: Finish or Pivot with a Clear Plan

A practical strategy is:

If you are close to exam-ready → double down and attempt the current VCP-DCV before retirement.
If you are just starting → invest more in broad VMware skills and track the new exam blueprint.
In both cases → keep a habit of hands-on lab practice; that skill transfers regardless of exam code.

Need to accelerate before the retirement date? Visit the VMware Exam Bank on PASS EXAM for VCP-DCV-style questions and scenarios to consolidate your knowledge.

Article Details

Track: VCP-DCV – Data Center Virtualization
Status: Planned retirement / transition
Focus: vSphere, clusters, storage, networking

VMware Practice

Use VMware question sets to rehearse vSphere operations, HA/DRS and troubleshooting before the current VCP-DCV exam retires or when transitioning to new tracks.

View VMware Question Bank