Yes, the labs are interactive simulations designed around real-world VMware scenarios. Learners will practice tasks using the vSphere Client and related tools to build job-ready skills in a safe, guided environment.

While no formal prerequisites are required, familiarity with IT infrastructure concepts (servers, networking, and storage) will be helpful. Beginners can still follow along as the first course introduces foundational concepts.

Absolutely. Each course integrates guided labs and scenario-based exercises simulating real-world VMware vSphere 8.x environments.

The labs use simulated VMware vSphere 8.x environments to ensure learners can practice ESXi installation, vCenter configuration, vSAN setup, DRS/HA clustering, and troubleshooting without needing dedicated hardware.

Yes. Advanced modules explore vSphere Lifecycle Manager, vSAN Express Storage Architecture (ESA), identity federation, Distributed Services Engine with DPUs, and Kubernetes integration via Tanzu.

Completing this specialization prepares learners for roles such as:

VMware Administrator

Virtualization Engineer

Systems Engineer

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Data Center Virtualization Specialist

This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.

If you subscribed, you get a 7-day free trial during which you can cancel at no penalty. After that, we don’t give refunds, but you can cancel your subscription at any time. See our full refund policy.

Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

No, you cannot take this course for free. When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.