NOTICE: End of Life of VMware IT Academy and Academic Software Licensing Programs

Broadcom has unilaterally made the decision to initiate the end-of-life process for the VMware IT Academy and Academic Software Licensing programs effective August 15, 2024. We understand that the IT Academy has been a reliable resource for many years, and we are disappointed to be delivering this message.


For more information, Academy Administrators and Instructors should view this announcement. Students should speak to their instructors for further details. Please also refer to these FAQs on the end of life of the VMware Academic programs.


VMware offers two different programs to educational institutions to help individuals better prepare for careers in the digital world.

VMware IT Academy

VMware IT Academy enables instructors at participating academic institutions to deliver authorized VMware courses in a variety of settings. Participation in the IT Academy allows institutions to access courseware and software license keys, and provide discount vouchers to their students.

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VMware Academic Software Licensing

VMware Academic Software Licensing enables instructors at academic institutions to leverage VMware software in research and student lab activities.

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