The minimum passing score is 720 on a scale of 300 to 900.

A candidate’s raw score (i.e., total number of correct questions) is converted into a scaled score for reporting purposes. Scaled scoring is necessary since Veeam uses multiple versions of the exam. Scaled scoring allows for a more accurate reflection of competency and fairness across the different forms.

No. Since multiple examination forms are used, the raw score on an examination form is meaningless until it’s transformed to a scaled score.

Candidates are given 75 minutes to sit the VMCE exam, and 110 minutes to sit the VMCA exam. If English is not the local language, we offer a 15-minute extension. Other Accommodations are also eligible for extended time.

The passing score is established through a process called Angoff Standard Setting. A panel of certified engineers and/or architects determine the minimum level of knowledge or competency a candidate must demonstrate to pass the exam.

No. Since Veeam uses a scaled score, how close you are to a passing score can vary slightly across forms. Calculations made for your scaled score may put your raw score further away from competency than the scaled score reflects.

VMCE v12 is available in English (US), Japanese, and Chinese (simplified). VMCA v12 is available in English only.

An additional 15-minute accommodation will be granted to test takers that reside in a non-native English-speaking country. Contact Pearson Vue Testing Center for a list of these countries.

There are 60 questions on the VMCE exam and 50 questions on the VMCA exam.

Veeam pilots new test content by seeding 10 unscored questions on each exam delivery. This enables us to gather live test data on the new questions, which is used to verify the quality of the content and to construct fair and reliable test forms when updating the exam.

Analysis of VMCE exam delivery data, and the established industry average time of 1.2 minutes to complete the type of questions presented on the VMCE exam, indicate that 75 minutes is enough time for the average test taker to complete a 60-question test form. Further analysis of delivery data from the published VMCE v12 exam forms supports this.

You must either attend the relevant instructor-led training or complete the self-paced on-demand course to be able to sit any current Veeam exam.

The price varies by country. To get detailed pricing, please contact Pearson VUE directly.

The exam costs are not included in the course cost because not every course attendee wants to take the exam.

Most Pearson VUE test centers offer Veeam exams. You can also sit for the exam from home or in-office with Pearson VUE online proctored platform. Requirements for sitting the exam online can be found here.

Once you have completed the class and your attendance is reported, verified, and uploaded, the course will show as complete. However, this process can take up to five business days. If you still can’t see the completion verification after this time period, please let us know. Your region’s support email address can be found in the “Contacts” section below.

You may take the exam as soon as your course attendance is verified. We do, however, recommend you spend 30 days reviewing the material after completing the course for the best chance of exam success.

If you wish to reschedule or cancel your exam, you may do this online via your account and follow the instructions below, or contact the Pearson VUE customer service team at least 48 hours before your scheduled exam appointment. NOTE: Rescheduling or cancelling less than 48 hours before your appointment will result in forfeiting your exam fee. To cancel or reschedule an exam online:

1. Log into your Veeam account.
2. Go to the certification tab.
3. Select your desired exam and click “MANAGE ... EXAM” which will automatically sign you into your Pearson VUE account.
4. Select either "cancel" or "reschedule".

There is a 24-hour waiting period after the first failed attempt and a 14-calendar day waiting period after the second through the fourth failed attempt. After the fifth failed attempt, there is a 12-month waiting period, or a request can be submitted with prior permission from the Veeam operations team at vmce@veeam.com. After the candidate has waited 12 months, they can take the exam for attempt six through nine. After that, candidates must wait 12 months again, or submit a request and obtain permission from the Veeam VMCE security team.

If an exam is failed, and the exam is subsequently retired, no retake option will be available.

Once a candidate has passed an exam, the exam cannot be retaken until a new major exam revision is released.

The VMCE certification is strongly recommended before taking the VMCA exam, but it is not a hard requirement. The VMCA exam tests knowledge of architecture and design. An understanding of the key features, concepts and configuration tested in the VMCE exam is extremely useful.

About 30 minutes after you complete the exam, you will receive an email from Pearson Vue with your test results. Results are not displayed on screen at the end of the test. Pearson Vue's platform will send the results to your veeam.com account overnight. The day after your exam, you may access your badge and certificate at https://www.veeam.com/vmce-certification.html.

Follow the below steps to access an older version badge or certificate:

1. Log into your Veeam account and go to the certification tab. 
2. Сlick “download certificate” or “get digital badge” if available under your ID number.

Note: If you passed the latest exam version, your old certificate will no longer be available for download.

Once you have completed the class and your attendance is reported, verified and uploaded, the course will show as complete. However, this process can take up to five business days. If you still can’t see the completion verification after this time period, please let us know. Your regions support email address can be found in the “Contacts” section below. 

Certifications do not expire; you can upgrade to newer versions that become available. However, once the exam has been retired, you can no longer update to that specific certification and attending training again is required to obtain the latest certification. ProPartners may be required to update their certifications to remain compliant in the Veeam ProPartner program. Check your ProPartner program guide or reach out to your Veeam representative for more details on certification requirements in your region.

There are three ways that you can meet the pre-requisites needed to sit for the Veeam exams:

1. Attend the pre-requisite training course 
2. Have evidence of your previous certification (current version – 1)
3. Have sat for the previous pre-requisite training course

When available, we highly recommend completing any bridge courseware when you upgrade between versions to help you better prepare. For more details on upgrading your certification, see the upgrades tab above.

Set up a new Veeam account with your updated email address and contact Veeam to merge the accounts and transfer certifications to your new Veeam account. You can locate the support email address for your region in the “Contacts” section below.

There are three ways that you can meet the pre-requisites needed to sit for the Veeam exams:

• Attend the pre-requisite training course
• Have evidence of your previous certification (current version – 1)
• Have sat for the previous pre-requisite training course

When available, we highly recommend completing any bridge courseware when you upgrade between versions to help you better prepare. For more details on upgrading your certification, see the upgrades tab above.

Holders of the previous certification (current version – 1) can update their certification by sitting the latest version of the exam. Veeam will provide you with an Exam Study Guide via the certification page to help you prepare for the exam.

You can take that exam for as long as it is available.

No, to update your VMCA certification, you only need to sit the Architect exam. If you want to update both your certifications, or are using both certifications to count towards your employer’s ProPartner compliance, you will need to sit for both exams.