Hi please could someone help me make a decision?
I am VCP3 and unfortunately never kept my certification up to date. My company has agreed to put me on a VMware course so I can get my accreditation back.
I was just thinking of taking the vSphere 5.1 Fast Track/Install and Configure course but it does look like most of the stuff that is covered on there is meat and drink and very similar to the stuff covered in the VI3 Install and Configure course which I took several years ago. I am however a bit unclear on some of the new and less commonly used features in vSphere 5 (new since VI3).
I work for a solutions reseller and I am frequently involved with VMware installations, troubleshooting etc. I have done a great many installations on various different hardware/storage types and would class myself as an experienced, intermediate user.
My concern is whether I am ready to jump straight into the Optimize and Scale course and subsequently upgrade my VCP and add the VCAP accreditation.
After passing the VCP3 exam several years ago I do appreciate how much work is involved with the study and I know it will be hard (especially as I have a young child and new arrival on the way eek!) but i always say i like a challenge 
Can anyone with experience give me any advice on which course/cert track I should be following as it is quite a while since the VI3 days now!!
Thanks in advance
