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title: VMware Certified Specialist - vSAN (5V0-22.23)
url: https://www.broadcom.com/support/education/vmware/certification/vsan-specialist
description: vSAN badge earner is able to install and configure vSphere and vSAN according to business requirements and vendor recommendations
---

# VMware Certified Specialist - vSAN (5V0-22.23)

This certification and exam is retiring on **Dec 15, 2025**. No new exam registrations will be available after **Oct 31, 2025**.

The VMware Specialist - vSAN certification validates an earner’s understanding of vSphere and vSAN concepts and requirements. It also demonstrates proper vSAN design principles and best practices knowledge as well as working knowledge of storage, security and networking concepts and storage data services. The certification holder is able to install and configure vSAN. They are also capable of managing and monitoring a vSAN and performing basic troubleshooting and problem resolution.

- [Exam Study Guide](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/vmware-vsan-specialist-v2-exam-preparation-guide)
- [Register for Exam](https://cp.certmetrics.com/vmware/en/login)

## Exam Details

- **Language**: English
- **Duration**: 125 Minutes
- **Number of Questions**: 76
- **Format**: Single and Multiple Choice, Proctored
- **Passing Score**: 300 (Scaled)
- **Pricing**: $250

## Recommended Course

VMware vSAN: Install, Configure, Manage [v8]

## FAQs

### How do I share my VMware specialist certification?

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### What are the benefits of a digital badge?

- A single source that combines your credentials and provides a complete overview of your skills.
- Digital badges allow for you to easily share your accomplishments in social media.
- Provides employers with easy, valid verification of your VMware credentials.

## Certification Resources

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### VCP Community

- [Learn More](https://community.broadcom.com/education/communities/communityhomeblogs?CommunityKey=b905dfa2-2058-4a55-9652-715e0b3b13fd)

### VMware Customer Connect Learning

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### VMware Certification Market Place

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## Certification Paths

### Get Certified with VMware

- [2026 VMware Cloud Foundation Certification Paths](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/vmw-certification-paths)