Program Description
This course prepares students to sit for the VMware VCP certification exam, and for a professional career in virtualization and cloud computing as a VMware Systems Administrator. This course teaches students to install, configure, manage, maintain and troubleshoot a virtual network infrastructure/cloud platform using VMware VSphere. Students will install and configure virtual machines, virtual networks and virtual hard disks on datacenter and cloud servers.
Program Outcomes
Successful Completion:
CCBC Credential:
Students will have access to a Continuing Education academic record (transcript). Students will be awarded a Continuing Education Workforce Training Certificate. Students will be prepared to sit for the VMware VCA and VCP certification exams.
Certifying Organization:
VMware, Inc.
www.vmware.com
Financial Aid and Payment Options
- Continuing Education Opportunity Grant
- Partial Payment Option (through Nelnet Business Solutions)
- Tuition Waiver for Senior Citizens and Individuals with Disabilities
- Employer/Sponsor Paid Tuition
- Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)
- Local Office of Workforce Development
Program Length
1 semester (14 - 16 weeks) not including prerequisites.
This course series begins in August, January, and June at CCBC Catonsville. Course schedules vary each semester and may be held face-to-face, online or hybrid (a combination of the two).
Program Requirements
High School Diploma or GED.
Students must be computer literate, have strong computer skills, and have access to a computer with high-speed Internet to complete course work.
Network+ certification or strong networking background - students without this requirement must take the prerequisite course listed below.
Recommended:
A+ courses, background or certification
Application Process
Provisional Entry - Students must have permission from the Coordinator before registering for this class. Please contact Steve Ricketts, 443-840-4442 or sricketts@ccbcmd.edu.
Program Course Sequence
Excellent attendance is required.
| Course Number | Course Title | Course Hours | Textbook Information (approximate cost; subject to change) | Costs T=Tuition/F=Fees |
| Prerequisite: |
| PCA 619 or PCA 615 (if hybrid) Shared with credit class DCOM 101 | Network+ Part I: Network Data Communications | 37.5 | Guide to Networking Essentials; Tomsho; ISBN; 1-305-10543-5; $207.95 ** Check with IT administrator for potential text update before purchasing | $505 T-$177/F-$328 |
| Course: |
| PCA 614 Shared with credit class DCOM 263 | VMware Virtualization and Cloud Computing Certification (HYB) | 50 | None | $645 T-$258/F-$387 |
| Course & Prerequisite Totals: | 87.50 | $207.95 | $1150 T-$435/F-$715 |
Additional Information
Additional Offerings:
Students pursuing certification in VMware often enroll in the following computer network/security related classes: A+ Certification; Network+ Certification; Security+ Certification; Windows Server Certification; Cisco Certification; Red Hat Certification and Ethical Hacking & Systems Defense Certification.
Additional Expenses:
VMware VCP Certification exam = $250
Skills for Success:
Successful candidates must be self-motivated and independent learners; detail-oriented; have strong analytical skills; the ability to take direction; the ability to work both independently and as a team member.
Career Opportunities:
With VMware and VCP certification, students qualify for entry-level positions that include VMware Systems Administrator, VMware Engineer, VMware Specialist, Virtualization Engineer, Server Virtualization Engineer, VMware Virtualization Architect; VMware Virtualization Consultant, and Network Specialist – VMware. This career requires continued training and education.
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