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VMware Certified Technical Associate (VCTA) – End User Computing
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Course Description

The VMware Certified Technical Associate – End-User Computing (VCTA-EUC) certification teaches and evaluates an individual’s entry-level knowledge of end-user computing and endpoint management concepts.

Certification holders demonstrate a high-level awareness of VMware's End-User Computing products and solutions. The certification holder can perform basic operations with VMware Digital Workspace products.

This credential is the first in the Digital Workspace pathway.

The certification covers:

  • Architecture and technologies
  • Products and solutions
  • Planning and design
  • Installation, configuration, and setup
  • Optimization and performance-tuning
  • Troubleshooting
  • Administration


To prepare for this credential, individuals should visit the VMware Customer Connect Learning hub to explore relevant prep materials, including videos, courses, and recorded webinars.

You can take this VCTA exam at either a Pearson VUE test center or at a home, office, or work location using the Pearson OnVue remote proctored solution. When registering for the exam, you will have the option of selecting your preference.

Download and view the complete prep guide.

Who should complete this credential?

If you’d like to pursue a career working as a helpdesk support technician or end-user support specialist, the VCTA – End User Computing credential can set you apart in your field.

Associate-level training will provide you with the skills and understanding you need to complete tasks typically encountered as a technician, or as a technical specialist working in a helpdesk or system administrator capacity.

The VCTA - End User Computing credential is for anyone new to the industry – students with existing IT and computer science skills, professionals changing careers, or those working in the IT industry and looking for opportunities to advance.

For more information about this credential, see the complete prep guide.

Step-by-Step Guide to Begin Credential

Once you’ve had time to review the credential prep material and feel confident in your abilities, complete the following steps to obtain the credential:

  • Visit VMWare Learning and create an account
  • Once completed, you will be prompted to sync your Pearson VUE account and MyLearn Account to complete the credential sign up
  • Once you confirm single-sign-on, select the course and how you’d like to proceed
  • Before proceeding, contact our NCBCE staff to see if you qualify to get the exam for free