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(VCP-CMA)
VMware Certified Professional–Cloud Management & Automation (VMware Aria Automation 8.10 Professional V2)
About the Certification
The VCP-CMA – VMware Certified Professional (VMware Aria Automation 8.1) is an advanced professional-level certification focused on VMware Aria Automation (formerly vRealize). It validates expertise in managing and automating cloud environments using VMware Aria and is the recognized professional credential for designing and operating Cloud Automation solutions. The certification aims to develop the candidate’s skills in building flexible, automated, and scalable cloud environments while applying best practices in Workload and Blueprint management. It covers Aria Automation services management, Blueprint and Template creation, process Orchestration, cloud account integrations, Workload lifecycle management, and implementation of access control and security policies. It is an essential certification for professionals seeking expertise in Cloud Automation using VMware Aria.
Main Curriculum
The curriculum is divided into seven main sections
- Automation and Orchestration
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- Using ABX actions
- Using Orchestrator workflows
- Event and trigger management
- Policies, Access, and Governance
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- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Approvals
- Resource policies
- Security and compliance
- Blueprints and Templates
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- Creating Blueprints
- Custom forms
- Automation using YAML
- Deployment management
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting
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- Performance and issue monitoring
- Troubleshooting and diagnostics
- Cloud Accounts and Integrations
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- Adding and integrating cloud accounts
- Region management
- Integration with AWS / Azure / vSphere
- Workload Lifecycle Management
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- Provisioning management
- Scaling
- Updating and decommissioning resources
- Aria Automation Architecture
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- Aria Automation components
- Understanding core services: Cloud Assembly / Service Broker / Code Stream
- System integration with multi-cloud environments
Exam Details :
- Exam Code: VCP-CMA
(2V0-31.24) - Exam Duration: 130 minutes
- Number of Questions: 70 questions
- Question Types: Multiple choice + Multiple response + Scenario-based questions
- Language: English
- Passing Score: Approximately 60% – 65%
- Exam Fee: USD 250 (may vary by country and may include taxes)
- Certification Validity: 2 years
Do I Need Certifications Before It ?
No, not officially required.
However, it is practically recommended to have VCTA-CMA or equivalent knowledge, along with: ( Solid understanding of automation concepts , Experience or familiarity with VMware Aria (formerly vRealize) , Knowledge of networking, storage, and cloud computing operations)
Which Certifications Are Recommended After This One ?
Not mandatory.
However, for professionals seeking a strong career path in enterprise-level cloud management and automation using VMware Aria—especially in large-scale service deployment, operational automation, and resource management—the VMware Certified Professional – Cloud Management & Automation (VMware Aria Automation 8.10 Professional V2) track is the strongest progression path.
What Are the Main Uses of the VMware Certified Professional – Cloud Management & Automation (VMware Aria Automation 8.10 Professional V2) Certification ?
- VCAP-CMA (Design / Deploy) – Progress to an advanced level in designing and implementing cloud management and automation solutions.
- Platform Engineering – Build Internal Developer Platforms (IDP) based on automation and self-service models.
- DevOps / SRE – Integrate Aria Automation with CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and operational reliability practices.
- Infrastructure as Code (Terraform / Ansible / GitOps) – Automate and manage infrastructure as code at scale.
- Multi-Cloud & Hybrid Cloud Management – Manage VMware environments integrated with AWS / Azure / GCP in a unified approach.
- Cloud / Automation Architect – Move into enterprise-level cloud and automation solution design roles.
Your Professional Step in Cloud Management & Automation :
This certification provides strong hands-on expertise in Cloud Automation using VMware Aria, enabling you to design and operate fully automated cloud environments. It is a critical step before advancing to higher certifications such as VCAP-CMA.
Who Is This Certification Suitable For ?
- Cloud Automation Engineers
- System Administrators
- Cloud Infrastructure Teams
- DevOps Engineers
- VMware Cloud Specialists
- Anyone aiming to master Aria Automation and build advanced automation solutions