If you are a seasoned virtualization professional (such as a VMware Certified Professional), you have already mastered the fundamentals of managing virtual environments. Now, it’s time to apply that expertise to the next generation of infrastructure. Whether you’re expanding your skillset, supporting a critical migration, or future-proofing your career, you need the right tools to succeed in the modern multicloud era—and you don't need to start from scratch to get them.
The Nutanix Certified Professional – Multicloud Infrastructure (NCP-MCI) is a career-defining credential, recently ranked by Skillsoft as the third highest-paying IT certification in the U.S.*
To help you achieve this certification faster, we are launching a special, limited-time promotion for two pathways designed specifically for professionals with your background. Whether you prefer a guided, hand-on environment or a flexible, self-paced schedule, we have a path that fits your needs.
Choose Your Path
Option 1: The Instructor-Led Fast Track
Ideal for professionals who want a deep dive with a live instructor, Q&A, hands-on labs, and pre-scheduled classes.
We have temporarily slashed the price of our instructor-led Nutanix Quickstart for Virtualization Professionals (NQVP) course. This one-day accelerated class is designed to translate your virtualization knowledge into into practical Nutanix skills.
- The Deal: $500 (Total Value: $1,790)
- What’s Included:
- 1 Day of Live Instructor-Led Training
- Hands-on Labs
- NCP-MCI Exam Voucher
- Free access to the online NCP-MCI Exam Prep course
👉 View Class Schedule and Register for Instructor-Led Training
Option 2: The Self-Paced Track
Ideal for self-starters who want to learn on their own schedule with zero cost.
For a limited time, we are unlocking a completely free pathway to certification. If you complete the coursework on your own before June 30, 2026, we will cover the cost of the exam.*
- The Deal: $0 (Total Value: $1,094).
- How it Works:
- Enroll in the Online NQVP Learning Plan
- Complete the self-paced NQVP Course (Includes demos to reinforce concepts)
- Complete the free NCP-MCI Exam Prep Course
- Once you finish both courses, you will receive a free NCP-MCI Exam Voucher
👉 View the Learning Plan and Enroll in the Online Track
Which Path is Right for You?
| Feature | Option 1: Instructor-Led | Option 2: Online Self-Paced |
| Learning Style | Live, Guided, Interactive | Flexible, Independent |
| Course Cost | $500 (Discounted from $895) | Free |
| Online NCP-MCI Exam Prep Course | Free (Value: $895) | Free (Value: $895) |
| NCP-MCI Exam Voucher | Included with NQVP instructor-led course | Free (Value: $199) Awarded upon completion of the NQVP and NCP-MCI Exam Prep courses |
| Ideal For | Those who want a guided, hands-on learning experience. | Those who want to learn on their own time. |
Important Details
Who Should Join?
- IT professionals with hands-on virtualization experience.
- Holders of VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or similar credentials.
- Teams transitioning from legacy infrastructure to Nutanix Cloud Platform.
Timeline (‘’Offer Period”)
- Enrollment Opens: December 10, 2025
- Enrollment Closes: April 30, 2026
- Deadline to Complete Courses & Schedule Exam: 3 months after enrollment or June 30, 2026, whichever comes first
Already completed the Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Administration (ECA) course? You are more than halfway there! You can still enroll in this program to use the NQVP course as a refresher, get free access to the Exam Prep, and earn your complimentary exam voucher.
Ready to upgrade your career? Select your path above and start today.
* Skillsoft’s annual IT Skills and Salary survey ranked NCP-MCI as the third highest paying IT certification in the US.
** The NCP-MCI Exam Prep online course will be removed from your profile after the promotional period ends on June 30, 2026.
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The Special Limited-Time Promotion: Fast Track Your Nutanix Certification (‘’Promotion’’) is for a limited time only during the Offer Period and is subject to the following terms and conditions:
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