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Broadcom VMware · Data Center & Virtualization · Professional

VMware Certified Professional - Network Virtualization exam guide

Exam NSX

The VMware Certified Professional - Network Virtualization validates skills to install, configure and operate VMware NSX, now delivered as part of VMware Cloud Foundation networking under Broadcom. It proves software-defined networking and micro-segmentation skill for private cloud environments.

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Format: Multiple choice. Fee note: Confirm current exam code and price on Broadcom's certification site.

Who it's for

Network and virtualization engineers who deploy and operate NSX in vSphere or VCF environments.

What the exam covers

The vendor does not publish a domain breakdown for this exam. Check the official exam page for the current objectives.

Eligibility & prerequisites

Required: None formally.

Recommended: Hands-on NSX experience and networking fundamentals.

Keeping it active

Broadcom VMware certifications are version-based; check the current policy.

Skills & careers

Skills it validates

  • NSX architecture and deployment
  • Logical switching and routing (Tier-0/Tier-1)
  • Distributed firewall and micro-segmentation
  • NAT, load balancing and VPN
  • NSX in VCF workload domains
  • Troubleshooting overlay networking

Job roles

Network Virtualization EngineerNSX EngineerPrivate Cloud Network EngineerData Center Network EngineerCloud Security Engineer

Where it fits in your path

Planning a degree too? See how this cert earns college credit in the College Credit Navigator.

Build my study plan

  1. Week 1: Identify the current Broadcom NSX/VCF networking exam and download its guide.
  2. Week 2-3: Hands-on Labs: deploy segments, Tier-0/Tier-1 gateways and BGP peering.
  3. Week 4: Distributed firewall policies and micro-segmentation.
  4. Week 5: Services and troubleshooting; practice questions.

Make it yours: pick your exam date and weekly hours. We'll split your time by domain weight and give you a printable plan.

Exam-day tips

  • Know Tier-0 vs Tier-1 gateway roles and SR/DR components.
  • Understand DFW rule processing order.
  • Use Hands-on Labs for free practice.
  • Verify the exam version before you study.

Key terms for this exam

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Frequently asked questions

What is the current VCP-NV exam?

Broadcom now frames NSX skills under VMware Cloud Foundation networking; confirm the current exam code on Broadcom's site.

How much does it cost?

Confirm the current fee on Broadcom's certification site.

Do I need VCP-VCF Admin first?

Not formally, but vSphere/VCF knowledge is assumed.

Is NSX certification worth it?

Valuable for VCF shops focused on micro-segmentation and private cloud networking.

What comes next?

CCNP Data Center or cloud networking certifications.

Official page: www.broadcom.com. Reviewed November 2026. Vendors change fees and objectives, so confirm with the vendor before you book. Spot something out of date? Tell us.