our possible paths to achieve VCP4

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VMware Certified Professional on vSphere™ 4
With the launch of vSphere™ 4, a new certification will be available. The VMware Certified Professional on vSphere™ 4 beta exam will be available June 29th, 2009. Candidates eligible for the beta exam will automatically be contacted by VMware. These candidates must be VCP3 certified and beta product users. The VCP on vSphere 4 (VCP4) exam will be available publicly on August 8th, 2009.

There are four possible paths to achieve VCP4

1.If you are NEW to VMware
Attend the VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Managecourse OR attend the VMware vSphere 4: Fast Track (available in Q4)
Take and pass the VCP4 exam
2.If you are currently a VCP3
Take and pass the VCP4 exam. This option will only be available until December 31, 2009. The What's New class is strongly recommended. Beginning in 2010, VCP3s must attend the VMware vSphere 4: What’s New class in order to upgrade.
3.If you are currently a VCP2
Take and pass the VCP on VMware Infrastructure 3 exam
Take and pass the VCP4 Exam. This option will only be available until December 31, 2009. Beginning in 2010, VCP3s must attend the VMware vSphere: What’s New class in order to upgrade.
Beginning in 2010, VCP2s who have not upgraded will be required to attend the VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage or VMware vSphere: Fast Track course
4.If you are not a VCP3, but have attended one of the prerequisite classes (VI3: Install & Configure; VI3: Deploy Secure & Analyze; or VI3: Fast Track).
Take and pass the VCP3 exam OR attend the VMware vSphere4: What’s New course.
Take and pass the VCP4 Exam.