There are various paths to VCP4 (VMware Certified Professional) based on your experience. Choose your path and complete the three validation components:

• Attend the required VMware authorized courses appropriate for your experience
• Gain hands-on experience with VMware vSphere
• Pass the VCP4 Exam

One of the following VMware courses are required for the VCP certification:

• VMware vSphere (v4): Troubleshooting
• VMware vSphere (v4): Install, Configure, Manage
• VMware vSphere (v4): Fast Track Program
• VMware vSphere (v4): What's New? (Upgrade Paths ONLY)

Just starting with VMware or VCP 2		VMware vSphere (v4): Install, Configure and Manage OR VMware vSphere (v4): Fast track Program OR VMware vSphere (v4): Troubleshooting		VCP 4 Exam
Currently a VCP 3		VMware vSphere (v4): What's New?		VCP 4 Exam
No VCP certification, have completed: VI3: Install and Configure OR VI3 Deploy, Secure & Analyze OR VI3 Fast Track		VMware vSphere (v4): What's New?		VCP 4 Exam