VCAP-CMA Design (3V0-32.24)

VMware Certified Advanced Professional – Cloud Management & Automation Design

About the Certification

It is an advanced-level certification from VMware specializing in designing enterprise-grade Aria Automation solutions. It focuses on requirements gathering, analysis, and building a secure, scalable, and multi-cloud–ready architectural design. The certification validates a candidate’s ability to design enterprise cloud automation solutions using Aria Automation components, including integration with AWS, Azure, and vSphere. It covers requirement analysis, Blueprint architecture design, orchestration workflow design, security policy and RBAC modeling, and building highly available, scalable, and multi-cloud solutions. This certification is intended for engineers aiming to move into an Architect-level role in Cloud Automation design.

Main Curriculum

The curriculum is divided into six main sections

  • Requirements Gathering and Analysis
    • Identifying requirements
    • Analyzing constraints and risks
    • Defining use cases
    • Designing governance and policy frameworks
  • Aria Automation Design Principles
    • Cloud Assembly design
    • Service Broker design
    • Code Stream pipeline design
  • Security and RBAC Design
    • Role-based access control design
    • Role definition
    • Access policies
    • Security hardening
  • Blueprint Architecture Design
    • Building and organizing blueprints
    • Designing custom forms and YAML templates
  • Multi-Cloud Integration and Architecture
    • Aria integration with AWS / Azure / vSphere
    • Resource mapping
    • Network and security design
  • Scalability, High Availability, and Performance
    • Designing highly available solutions
    • Performance optimization
    • Disaster recovery, backup, and business continuity planning

Exam Details

  • Exam code: VCAP-CMA Design (3V0-32.24)
  • Exam duration: 135 minutes
  • Number of questions: 60 questions
  • Question types: Multiple choice + Requirement analysis + Scenario-based design questions
  • Language: English
  • Passing score: Scaled score (approximately 300 / 500)
  • Exam fee: USD 450 (may vary by country and taxes may apply)
  • Certification validity: 2 years

Do I need certifications before it ?

No, not required.

However, in practice it is highly recommended to hold VCP-CMA, along with strong knowledge of cloud management and automation, hands-on experience implementing and configuring VMware Aria Automation, orchestration and integration skills, API familiarity, and advanced troubleshooting capabilities.

Which certifications are recommended after this one ?

Not mandatory.
However, if you are aiming for a strong path in designing enterprise cloud management and automation solutions using VMware especially in infrastructure design, resource planning, and performance optimization VCAP-CMA Design is one of the strongest architectural certifications available.

What are the main uses of the VMware Certified Advanced Professional – Cloud Management & Automation Design certification ?

  • VCAP-CMA Deploy To complement the execution side and translate designs into large-scale operational automation environments.
  • Platform Engineering (Internal Developer Platforms) To build self-service, automated, lifecycle-managed internal platforms.
  • Cloud / Automation Architect To transition into enterprise-level cloud automation architecture roles.
  • Infrastructure as Code & GitOps To deepen implementation using Terraform, Ansible, and GitOps in complex environments.
  • Multi-Cloud & Hybrid Automation To design and manage unified automation across VMware, AWS, Azure, and GCP.
  • VCDX-CMA (Cloud Management & Automation) To reach the highest architectural level in VMware cloud automation.

Mastering Cloud Automation Design :

This certification represents the advanced level within the VMware Aria Automation track and provides strong architectural and practical expertise, positioning you to progress toward VCIX-CMA and ultimately VCDX-CMA.

Who is this certification suitable for ?

  • Advanced-level Cloud Engineers.
  • Cloud Architects.
  • Automation Solution Designers.
  • DevOps Solution Architects.
  • VMware Consultants.
  • Any professional working with Aria Automation from an advanced design perspective.

In Short :

Ideal for professionals specializing in advanced automation solution design and pursuing an advanced step within the VMware certification path after building a strong foundation in VMware environments and automation.

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