Even though VMware has a big educational program itself, it has aligned with the Cloud Credential Council on a number of vendor neutral cloud courses. The independent certification of skills sets is cited as a distinct advantage.
Certified cloud courses currently include Cloud Essentials and Virtualization Essentials, which are also marketed together as Cloud Technology Associate.
Read more about the announcements: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/vmware-expands-availability-of-cloud-credential-council-certification-course-offerings-to-australia-and-new-zealand-2013-05-28
VMware, CCC Team to Expand Courses, Extend Certifications to New Geos