Become a VMware Certified Associate for FREE!

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During the San Francisco VMworld 2013, VMware announced the start of their new VMware Certified Associate certifications.

There’s no training class requirement for the new exams although VMware offers a free self-paced e-learning course which is recommended to help you prepare for the exams. The exams normally run $120.00 but VMware is currently running a $60.00 discount for those who take the exam in 2013. NTPRO.nl has an additional coupon code (VCA13ICS) to take the remaining $60.00 off making the exam FREE!

VCA Exam for free

The VCA13ICS coupon code expires on October 30, 2013!

Update:
Global Knowledge also has a coupon code (VCA13GKN) which does not expire until January 31, 2014. Limit one free exam per individual!

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    1. The first 50% is from VMware for taking the exam in 2013. During checkout, step 3 of the Pearson VUE “enter payment” screen, click on “Add voucher or Promo Code” and enter: VCA13ICS

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    1. The initial coupon code (VCA13ICS) you would have been able to take all the VCA exams for free as it could be used more than once. That code however has expired. The new code (VCA13GKN) doesn’t expire until Jan 31, 2014 but can only be used once.

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  4. Hi Mihail.. I am getting 50% discount on this voucher. Any chances to get a 100% discounted code ? Trying my luck… :)

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  5. Hye Mike …. I want to give the exam of VCA-DCV . Pls give me the exam voucher code of this . Is there any discount

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