Welcome to our latest VMware CMTY Podcast episode, where we have a special guest - Karl Childs, Senior Certification Manager at VMware. Joining us as always are our host, Eric Nielsen, and our co-host, Matt Langguth. In this episode, we will be discussing the world of certification at VMware, with Karl sharing his valuable insights on the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in this field. We will explore key topics, including the role of certification in advancing your career, the importance of keeping up with the latest technology, and how VMware certifications can help you achieve your goals. Karl will also share his thoughts on the new VMware certification programs, such as VCP-CO, VCP-VMC, VCP-DCV, and VCP-CMA, and how they differ from each other. We will also discuss the impact of the pandemic on certification training and how VMware has adapted to this new reality. Join us for an informative and engaging discussion on the world of certification at VMware, and learn how you can stay ahead of the curve in this dynamic field.