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VMware Spring Professional Exam Guide

Everything you need to know about the 2V0-72.22 certification — format, topics, cost, and how to prepare.

60
Questions
130 min
Time Limit
$250
Exam Cost
76%
Passing Score

What Is the Spring Professional Certification?

The VMware Spring Professional (exam code 2V0-72.22) is the official certification for Java developers who want to validate their expertise in the Spring Framework and Spring Boot ecosystem.

Originally issued by Pivotal, then VMware, and now managed by Broadcom, the current version is officially titled Spring Certified Professional 2024 v2. The exam questions are based on Spring Framework 5.3 and Spring Boot 2.7.

Unlike Oracle's Java certifications that test language syntax, the Spring Professional exam tests practical knowledge: how to wire beans, configure security, write testable code, and troubleshoot transaction behavior.

The exam is available worldwide through Pearson VUE — both at physical test centers and via online proctoring from home. It is conducted in English only, but the 130-minute time limit officially includes adequate time for non-native English speakers.

The official Minimally Qualified Candidate profile recommends at least 6–12 months of hands-on Spring experience. You should have both strong conceptual understanding and practical programming experience covering configuration, data access, REST, AOP, security, and the Spring testing framework.

Exam Format

Number of questions60
Time limit130 minutes
Exam providerPearson VUE (test center or online proctored)
Question typesMultiple choice and multiple select
Passing score300 / 500 (76% — approximately 46/60 correct)
LanguageEnglish — 130 min includes adequate time for non-native speakers
Availability180+ countries via Pearson VUE

Exam Cost & Registration

The exam voucher costs $250 USD globally — there is no regional pricing. The same fee applies regardless of your country. The process to register:

  • 1Verify your Broadcom profile: your First Name and Last Name must exactly match your government-issued ID. If they don't match, contact global.exams@broadcom.com before purchasing.
  • 2Visit the Broadcom Education portal or Spring Academy and purchase an exam voucher ($250 USD globally — select 'VMware Certified Exam Voucher'). Vouchers are typically valid for 12 months.
  • 3Create a Pearson VUE account at home.pearsonvue.com.
  • 4Search for 'VMware' exams and select 2V0-72.22.
  • 5Choose between an online proctored exam (from home) or a test center near you.
  • 6Schedule your date and time, enter your voucher code, confirm your booking.
  • 7On exam day: prepare a valid ID, clear workspace (for online), and log in 30 min early.
  • 8After passing, your digital badge becomes available via the Broadcom Certification Manager — usually within 10 business days.

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Book a test center slot or an online proctored session directly on Pearson VUE. Flexible dates available worldwide.

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Exam Topics & Weights

Based on the official Broadcom exam blueprint for 2V0-72.22.

Container, Dependency, and IoC20%
Spring Boot28%
Data Management: JDBC, Transactions, JPA14%
Testing14%
Spring MVC and the Web Layer10%
AOP8%
Spring Security6%

Detailed Exam Objectives

All learning objectives from the official 2V0-72.22 exam blueprint. Expand each section to see the full list.

Is Training Required?

Training is NOT required

You can register and sit the exam without completing any official VMware/Broadcom course. Self-study is the most common path.

Recommended preparation resources: the official Spring Academy, the Spring docs, this site's study guides, and the Udemy preparation course.

8-Week Study Plan

Week 1–2Spring Core + IoC
  • ›ApplicationContext and BeanFactory
  • ›Dependency injection: constructor vs. setter vs. field
  • ›Bean lifecycle and scopes
  • ›@Configuration, @Component, @Bean
  • ›@PropertySource, @Value, Environment
Week 3–4Spring Boot Deep Dive
  • ›Auto-configuration and @EnableAutoConfiguration
  • ›Starters and opinionated defaults
  • ›application.properties / YAML + profiles
  • ›Actuator endpoints
  • ›Spring Boot testing (@SpringBootTest)
Week 5–6AOP + Data + Security + Testing
  • ›Aspect, Pointcut, Advice, JoinPoint
  • ›Spring Data JPA: repositories and JPQL
  • ›@Transactional and propagation behaviours
  • ›Spring Security filter chain, authentication, authorization
  • ›MockMvc, @MockBean, @DataJpaTest
Week 7–8Mock Exams + Weak Areas
  • ›Full-length timed practice exams
  • ›Review every wrong answer in detail
  • ›Re-read Spring docs for tricky topics
  • ›Focus on Spring MVC REST, exception handling
  • ›Final review: edge cases in transactions + AOP

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