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VMware Certified Technical Associate
Application Modernization (VCTA-AM)

Build a strong foundation in application modernization using Kubernetes, containers and VMware Tanzu technologies. Designed for entry-level professionals stepping into modern application development and platform engineering roles — among the hottest skill areas in cloud-native IT today.

Kubernetes Containers VMware Tanzu CI/CD Pipelines Microservices Entry-Level Friendly Globally Recognised
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KubernetesPods, services & deployments
Containers & ImagesBuild, package & registry
CI/CD PipelinesAutomated build & release
VMware Tanzu PortfolioModern app platform
60
Exam Questions
130
Minutes Duration
300/500
Passing Score
$250
USD Exam Fee
Why It's Trending

Cloud-Native & Modern App Skills Are in High Demand

As enterprises move toward containerized, microservices-based architectures, Kubernetes and application-modernization skills have become essential for modern developers and platform engineers.

Trending
75%
Of Enterprises Use Kubernetes
Container orchestration with Kubernetes is now the de-facto standard for modern applications.
40K+
Open Cloud-Native Roles
Demand for Kubernetes administrators, platform and DevOps engineers keeps accelerating.
Trending
#1
Entry Point to Modern App Career
VCTA-AM is the ideal launchpad before progressing to VCP-level Tanzu and Kubernetes certifications.
+22%
Average Salary Uplift
Certified professionals report a notable salary increase compared to non-certified peers.
Certification Path

Application Modernization Certification Path

VCTA-AM Certification Path
Exam Overview

Exam 1V0-71.21: Associate VMware Application Modernization

Language
English
Duration
130 Minutes
Total Questions
60
Passing Score
300 (Scaled 100-500)
Format
Single & Multiple Choice, Proctored
Pricing
$250 USD

VMware exams are scaled on a range from 100–500, with the determined raw cut score scaled to a value of 300. Your exam may contain unscored questions in addition to the scored questions — this is standard testing practice and results reflect performance on scored questions only.

Course Content

Complete VCTA-AM Curriculum

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01
Kubernetes
14 Topics
Describe the purpose of containers
Describe the difference between containers and VMs
Describe the relationship between Kubernetes and containers
Understand the basic architecture of Kubernetes
Declarative versus imperative design pattern for Kubernetes
Understand interacting with Kubernetes
Understand the POD
Understand services
Understand deployment
Describe the types of services
Describe the purpose of Ingress controllers
Understand Namespaces
Understand troubleshooting methods
Describe the purpose of ConfigMaps
02
Application Modernization
11 Topics
Describe application modernization
Explain the need for app modernization
Describe the importance of microservices
Describe CI/CD pipelines
Building container images
Understand image registry and functions
Explain the use of app catalogs
Describe Platform as a Service
Describe Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Describe the use of Service Mesh
Compare observability with monitoring
03
Products and Solutions
4 Topics
Understand the VMware Tanzu portfolio
Describe the types of Tanzu editions (Basic, Standard, Advanced, Enterprise)
Describe the use cases the Tanzu portfolio solves, and the outcomes it delivers
Identify products in the Tanzu portfolio
04
Tanzu Kubernetes Grid
8 Topics
VMware Tanzu Mission Control
VMware Tanzu Observability
VMware Tanzu Service Mesh
Tanzu Application Service
Tanzu Build Service
Tanzu Application Catalog
Tanzu open-source products
Understand open-source software in the VMware Tanzu strategy and its relation to the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF)
FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the VCTA?
The VMware Certified Technical Associate (VCTA) is a credential offered by VMware that validates the skills and knowledge required by candidates performing operational tasks within a virtualized infrastructure, across multi-cloud operations, networking, security and device management. The training provides hands-on practice and learning for both new and experienced technical students.
Who should earn the VCTA?
The VCTA is for anyone new to the industry — a newly graduating student, someone changing careers, or someone working in the industry looking for opportunities to advance. It is built for those performing an operator job role, consisting of the Day 2 type of regular, repeated tasks typically delegated by administrators of virtualized environments.
How do I take the VCTA exam?
You can take the 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 location. Note: PearsonVUE does not deliver OnVue remote proctored exams in China, Cuba, Iran, Japan, South Korea, North Korea, Sudan and Slovenia due to country restrictions.
Is the VCTA exam proctored or non-proctored?
The VCTA exam is a proctored exam, meaning a proctor monitors the exam to protect its integrity and validate that the candidate is answering questions independently without outside help or resources.
Is the VCTA a prerequisite for the VCP?
No. The VCP exams are for a higher-level, more advanced certification aligned to an administrator job role. Experienced candidates may earn the VCP without first earning the VCTA.
What tracks or domains does the VCTA Certification level cover?
There is a unique VCTA for each track that the VMware certification program covers. Currently available tracks include VCTA-DCV, VCTA-NV, VCTA-EUC, VCTA-SEC, VCTA-AM and VCTA-CMA.
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