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25 Best Virtualization Courses Online

We compared 25 Virtualization courses currently listed on Coursera, Udemy and edX, priced from $19.99 to $189.99. 24 of them teach the subject directly and 1 are built around a certification exam. 1 comes from a named university or institution, including Duke University. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.

Courses compared
25
Price range
$19.99 – $189.99
Providers
Coursera, Udemy, edX
Last updated
18 Sep 2026
How these 25 courses were chosen

Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, Udemy, edX, matched to "virtualization" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.

The grade on each entry scores how much the provider publishes about the course before you pay — the length and detail of the description, whether it lists learning outcomes and objectives — and whether a named university or institution stands behind it. A is fully documented and institution-backed; E is little more than a title and a price. Courses with almost nothing published are left ungraded rather than marked down, because an unknown course and a poor one are not the same thing.

There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $19.99 to $189.99, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.

  1. 1
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Virtualization, Docker, and Kubernetes for Data Engineering

    Offered by Duke University

    Throughout this course, you'll explore virtualization, containerization, and Kubernetes, mastering the very tools that power data engineering in the industry. Each week presents a new set of tools and platforms that are...

    $49.00
    listed price
  2. 2
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Architecture and Virtualization

    Offered by Packt

    Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as yo...

    $49.00
    listed price
  3. 3
    Coursera Certificate Grade B

    Enterprise Virtualization and Cloud Infrastructure

    Offered by Board Infinity

    This specialization offers a complete and structured journey into VMware technologies, starting with the fundamentals of modern data centers and virtualization before progressing into advanced topics such as vSphere mana...

    $49.00
    listed price
  4. 4
    Coursera Certificate Grade B

    Advanced Networking, Virtualization, and IT Security

    Offered by Packt

    Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as yo...

    $49.00
    listed price
  5. 5
    Coursera Certificate Grade B

    Advanced Virtualization Management and Operations

    Offered by Board Infinity

    Master advanced virtual networking, enterprise storage management, resource allocation, and security in VMware vSphere 8.x—skills essential for managing complex, high-availability virtual infrastructures. Through hands-o...

    $49.00
    listed price
  6. 6
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Networking, Mobile Devices, Virtualization & Security

    Offered by Packt

    This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the co...

    $49.00
    listed price
  7. 7
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    VMware Certified Professional 6 – Data Center Virtualization

    Prepare for Your VMware VCP6-DCV Delta Beta Exam with Confidence!The VMware Certified Professional 6 – Data Center Virtualization (VCP6-DCV) certification is a globally recognized credential for IT professionals who mana...

    $29.99
    listed price
  8. 8
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    VCAP Data Center Virtualization Design Examen

    VMware Certified Advanced Professional – Design VCAP-DCV Design Exámenes de práctica. El diseño de infraestructuras de centros de datos es una disciplina que combina el conocimiento técnico profundo con la visión estraté...

    $29.99
    listed price
  9. 9
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    VMware Certified Professional 8 - Data Center Virtualization

    [BONUS 1:] 6 New VCP-DCV 8 Exams[BONUS 2:] 420 VCP-DCV Questions with Complete Explanation[BONUS 3]: New VMware Certified Professional 8 Study Guide with Several Important Tips[BONUS 4]: Monthly Updates VMware vSphere VC...

    $49.99
    listed price
  10. 10
    Udemy Certificate Grade B Lowest price here

    Certification VMware Data Center Virtualization VCP6

    Ce parcours de tests pour la Certification VMware Certified Professional 6 – Data Center Virtualization (VCP6) est conçu pour les professionnels souhaitant développer leur expertise en virtualisation des centres de donné...

    $19.99
    listed price
  11. 11
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Data Center Virtualization: From Foundations to Mastery

    Offered by Board Infinity

    This specialization equips you with the skills to install, configure, and manage VMware vSphere 8.x environments. You'll gain hands-on experience with ESXi, vCenter, storage, networking, security, and lifecycle tools whi...

    $49.00
    listed price
  12. 12
    Udemy Certificate Grade C

    Associate VMware Data Center Virtualization (1V0-21.20) |

    The VMware Associate Data Center Virtualization (1V0-21.20) certification validates your foundational knowledge of VMware vSphere and related technologies. It demonstrates your ability to work with VMware infrastructure,...

    $19.99
    listed price
  13. 13
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    LPIC-3 (305) - Virtualization and Containerization 02/2025

    Course InformationTOTAL: 126 Updated QuestionsOver 120 questions and answers are available on the Udemy platform, exclusively focused on the LPIC-3 305-300 Exam simulations.Key Questions for Exam Preparation:Some questio...

    $29.99
    listed price
  14. 14
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    VMware Data Center Virtualization v8 (VCP-DCV) 2V0-21.23

    Welcome to the Practice Exam 2V0-21.23: Broadcom VMware vSphere 8.x Professional course! If you're preparing for the VMware Professional VCP-DCV certification, this course is designed to sharpen your skills and maximize...

    $44.99
    listed price
  15. 15
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    A+ 220-1101 — Domain 4: Virtualization & Cloud

    Crush CompTIA A+ 220-1101 (Core 1) Domain 4 by drilling the exact skills CompTIA expects: cloud computing concepts (SaaS/PaaS/IaaS, public/private/hybrid, elasticity, metering) and client-side virtualization (hypervisors...

    $79.99
    listed price
  16. 16
    Udemy Certificate Grade C

    Associate VMware Data Center Virtualization (VCTA-DCV 2025)

    Associate VMware Data Center Virtualization (VCTA-DCV 2025) – Practice ExamsTo set realistic expectations, please note: These questions are NOT official VMware exam questions and may not appear on the actual VCTA-DCV 202...

    $54.99
    listed price
  17. 17
    Udemy Certificate Grade C

    VCP-DCV- Data Center Virtualization

    This certification validates an individual's knowledge and skills with VMware vSphere solutions, including virtual machines, networking, and storage. Job-roles associated with this certification include virtualization ad...

    $44.99
    listed price
  18. 18
    Udemy Certificate Grade C

    Proxmox VE 6: Learn Virtualization With Proxmox VE 6 Today

    THE MOST EFFECTIVE PROXMOX VE 6 COURSE - EVERYTHING IS COVERED!The primary objective of this course is to teach students the fundamentals of Proxmox VE version 6.0 hypervisor as fast and eff...

    $189.99
    listed price
  19. 19
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    Operating System Virtualization - Bachelor's

    Offered by Illinois Tech

    Each successful student in this course will become familiar with hypervisors, virtualization terms, infrastructure considerations, and appropriate use cases. While designed to give an overview of today’s Virtualization t...

    $49.00
    listed price
  20. 20
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    Operating System Virtualization - Master's

    Offered by Illinois Tech

    Each successful student in this course will become familiar with hypervisors, virtualization terms, infrastructure considerations, and appropriate use cases. While designed to give an overview of today’s Virtualization t...

    $49.00
    listed price
  21. 21
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    Managing VMs with Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization

    Offered by Red Hat

    This introductory course teaches the essential skills to create and manage virtual machines on OpenShift by using the Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization operator. Course objectives: Create, access, and manage VMs on OpenSh...

    $49.00
    listed price
  22. 22
    Udemy Certificate Grade C

    LPIC-3 (304) - Virtualization and High Availability 10/2022

    Course Information[TOTAL OF 189 UPDATED QUESTIONS]Over 170 Questions and Answers are available in the UDEMY platform and over other 18 written Questions and Answers are sent apart as material in simulations onl...

    $24.99
    listed price
  23. 23
    Udemy Certificate Grade C

    Mastering VirtualBox and Network Virtualization

    This course enables the students with Virtualization Skills using Oracle VM VirtualBox, which is an OpenSource Virtualization Software. This course  takes you on a journey to master the concepts and components of the Vir...

    $74.99
    listed price
  24. 24
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade D

    Introduction to Operating Systems 1: Virtualization

    Offered by Codio

    Learn OS fundamentals with no installs. Build C skills while exploring processes, CPU scheduling, and memory basics through short readings, images, and runnable code. Video-free, self-paced assignments provide instant fe...

    $149.00
    listed price
  25. 25
    Udemy Certificate Certification prep Grade B

    Vmware Data Center Virtualization Design 2022 Exam 3V0-21.21

    Welcome to the VMware Certified Advanced Professional - Data Center Virtualization Design 2022The course contains 2 practice tests with 100 questions in total, timed to 150 minutes, and the passing score-adjust...

    $19.99
    listed price

Best Virtualization Courses Online compared

# Course Provider Offered by Price
1 Virtualization, Docker, and Kubernetes for Data Engineering Coursera Duke University $49.00 View →
2 Architecture and Virtualization Coursera Packt $49.00 View →
3 Enterprise Virtualization and Cloud Infrastructure Coursera Board Infinity $49.00 View →
4 Advanced Networking, Virtualization, and IT Security Coursera Packt $49.00 View →
5 Advanced Virtualization Management and Operations Coursera Board Infinity $49.00 View →
6 Networking, Mobile Devices, Virtualization & Security Coursera Packt $49.00 View →
7 VMware Certified Professional 6 – Data Center Virtualization Udemy $29.99 View →
8 VCAP Data Center Virtualization Design Examen Udemy $29.99 View →
9 VMware Certified Professional 8 - Data Center Virtualization Udemy $49.99 View →
10 Certification VMware Data Center Virtualization VCP6 Udemy $19.99 View →
11 Data Center Virtualization: From Foundations to Mastery Coursera Board Infinity $49.00 View →
12 Associate VMware Data Center Virtualization (1V0-21.20) | Udemy $19.99 View →
13 LPIC-3 (305) - Virtualization and Containerization 02/2025 Udemy $29.99 View →
14 VMware Data Center Virtualization v8 (VCP-DCV) 2V0-21.23 Udemy $44.99 View →
15 A+ 220-1101 — Domain 4: Virtualization & Cloud Udemy $79.99 View →
16 Associate VMware Data Center Virtualization (VCTA-DCV 2025) Udemy $54.99 View →
17 VCP-DCV- Data Center Virtualization Udemy $44.99 View →
18 Proxmox VE 6: Learn Virtualization With Proxmox VE 6 Today Udemy $189.99 View →
19 Operating System Virtualization - Bachelor's Coursera Illinois Tech $49.00 View →
20 Operating System Virtualization - Master's Coursera Illinois Tech $49.00 View →
21 Managing VMs with Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization Coursera Red Hat $49.00 View →
22 LPIC-3 (304) - Virtualization and High Availability 10/2022 Udemy $24.99 View →
23 Mastering VirtualBox and Network Virtualization Udemy $74.99 View →
24 Introduction to Operating Systems 1: Virtualization edX Codio $149.00 View →
25 Vmware Data Center Virtualization Design 2022 Exam 3V0-21.21 Udemy $19.99 View →

Prices shown are the provider's listed price when we last updated this page. Confirm on their site before enrolling.

What the prices here tell you

The 25 priced courses on this page run from $19.99 to $189.99, with the middle of the range around $49.00 — a spread of $170.00. That is a wide gap for one subject. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.

Who is behind these courses

These courses come from Coursera, Udemy and edX. The platforms differ in how they sell: some charge once per course, others expect a subscription, and the listed price is not always what you pay at checkout after a promotion. 1 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including Duke University — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.

Courses versus exam preparation

1 of the entries here are built around a certification exam rather than teaching Virtualization from scratch. They are the right choice only if you already know the material and want to pass a specific exam; if you are starting out, pick one of the taught courses first and come back to exam preparation afterwards.

Before you enrol

Open the provider’s own page and check three things this comparison cannot tell you: when the course was last updated, what the syllabus actually covers in its later sections, and what recent learners say. Prices shown here are the provider’s listed price when we last rebuilt this page on 18 September 2026 — they change often, and a promotion can move them substantially. We earn a commission if you enrol through our links, which costs you nothing and never affects the order courses appear in.

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