By Brad Tompkins, Executive Director, VMUG
Every IT pro remembers the first time they built something that just worked. A perfectly tuned lab, clean deployment, the moment everything clicked. VMware certification gives you that feeling again and again.
It’s a framework for mastering complex systems, proving your expertise, and building the confidence to design and defend infrastructure that lasts. And, when you combine that power with VMUG Advantage, you get a direct line to hands-on practice, expert mentorship, and real savings on your VMware journey.
As VMUG President Brenda Emerson put it, “VMware certifications aren’t about memorizing trivia—they’re about proving capability, clarity, and consistency.”
Certified teams don’t guess their way through workloads or network plans; they execute with confidence.
Tamecka McKay, a VMUG Board Director, said it even more directly: “When your team is trained and confident in VMware’s platforms, you’re prepared to build secure, trusted infrastructure. Certification creates that confidence and competence.”
Across our community, from Brenda to Tamecka, one message keeps coming through:
Certification doesn’t just change your skills. It changes your career.
The Proof Is in the Progress
And survey data backs it up. According to Pearson VUE's 2025 Value of IT Certification Candidate Report, 63% of surveyed professionals received a job promotion or were anticipating one after becoming certified. And 82% reported more confidence in pursuing new job opportunities!
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