VCP is the first stage of certification in the VMware certification system, and its Chinese name is VMware Certified Expert. This is the first phase of virtualization certification exclusively launched by VMware. VCP is a necessary certification as it is a prerequisite for other VMware certifications, proving that you have the basic ability to operate VMware and is generally a necessary condition for those who want to engage in good work related to VMware.

The advanced certification after VCP is VCAP, and VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP) is the advanced qualification for VMware certification in Chinese. It has two branches: VCAP-DCA (Data Center Management) and VCAP-DCD (Infrastructure Design).