At VMworld 2012 VMware already announced that they would be releasing new certifications related to View and vCloud. Today VMware announced the new Desktop certificate you can achieve: VCAP-Desktop Design Certification (VCAP-DTD). And pretty soon VMware will also announce VCDX-DT.

About the exam

The VMware Certified Advanced Professional – Desktop Design (VCAP-DTD) certification shows that you have continued to enhance your desktop virtualization skills, and validates your ability to design, plan, and optimize VMware View solutions. It shows that you have a strong understanding of VMware View core components and their relation to the data center, as well as View design methodologies and principles.

Achieving a VCAP-DTD certification validates your ability to:

• Determine technical requirements for a VMware View-based design
• Create VMware View-based desktop and desktop pool designs that meet requirements
• Define the VMware vSphere-based infrastructure requirements for a View Design

Before you can achieve this certification you must first be certified in either VCP5-DT or VCP5-DCV.

Useful resources

• VCAP-DTD Program Overview
• VCAP-DTD Exam Blueprint
• Practice Exam & UI Demo
• Desktop Certification Community
• VMware View Instructional Videos