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Citrix Certification• Ensure optimal business results with Citrix solutions• Differentiate skilled individuals in a competitive

job market• Build skills for high performing IT teams

Inside• New! Citrix App and Desktop Certifications• Program requirements• Preparing for certification

Citrix certificationsCitrix certifications validate the real-world skills and experience needed for success with Citrix solutions, enabling organizations to build the right teams to maximize the value of their investment and enhancing the careers of IT professionals.

New solution based certifications!

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New Certifications

• Apps and Desktops – nowavailable!

• Networking – coming in late2013

• Stay tuned for updates onupcoming releases

Exam Preparation

Apps and Desktops

Citrix Certified Associate – Apps and Desktops (CCA-AD)• Prepare with CXD-203 Managing App and Desktop Solutions with Citrix XenDesktop 7

• Pass exam 200 Managing Citrix XenDesktop 7 Solutions

To prepare for a Citrix certification exam, it is highly recommend that individuals take the related preparatory training. Each training course focuses on building a skill set that addresses complex testing scenarios, but more importantly, the demands of on-the-job problem solving. Citrix training courses are available in four modalities: classroom, live virtual, self-paced online, and custom. View all Citrix training at training.citrix.com > Catalog

Know what to expect on test day by downloading the related certification exam prep guide. Each exam prep guide provides important information you’ll need to be successful, including the skills measured, topics covered, exam format, and most importantly, the recommended preparatory training. Access exam prep guides on training.citrix.com > Catalog > Exams

With a focus on the evolving needs of organizations and IT trends, the new Citrix certifications are designed to focus on specific solutions: Apps and Desktops, Networking, Mobility and Cloud. At every level – from Associate, Professional to Expert – individuals gain the depth and breadth of skills required to work with a holistic, end-to-end Citrix solution. Simplified and streamlined, the new certifications are designed to help professionals be more effective in their roles as well as positioned for career advancement.

New! The first release of the new certifications, Apps and Desktops focuses on the design, deployment and management of XenDesktop 7 solutions.

Citrix Certified Professional – Apps and Desktops (CCP-AD) • Attain the CCA-AD certification• Prepare with CXD-300 Deploying App and Desktop Solutions with Citrix XenDesktop 7

• Pass exam 300 Deploying Citrix XenDesktop 7 Solutions.

Citrix Certified Expert – Apps and Desktops (CCE-AD) • Attain the CCP-AD certification• Prepare with CXD-400 Designing App and Desktop Solutions with Citrix XenDesktop 7

• Pass exam 400 Designing Citrix XenDesktop 7 Solutions.

Certification Requirements and Recommended Preparatory Training

Administrator Series

CCA for Citrix® XenDesktop® 5Exam A19 Citrix XenDesktop 5 AdministrationPrepare with CXD-202 Citrix XenDesktop 5 Administration

CCA for Citrix® XenApp® 6 Exam A20 Basic Administration for XenApp 6.5Prepare with CXA-206 Citrix XenApp 6.5 Administration

CCA for Citrix® XenServer® 6 Exam A26 Citrix XenServer 6.0 AdministrationPrepare with CXS-203 Citrix XenServer 6.0 Administration

CCA for Citrix® NetScaler® 9 Exam A21 Basic Administration for Citrix NetScaler 9.2 (Exam A21 discontinued in English only)Prepare with CNS-203 Basic Administration for Citrix NetScaler 9.2

CCA for Citrix® NetScaler® 10 Exam A28 Implementing NetScaler 10 for Networking and Traffic OptimizationPrepare with CNS-205-3 Citrix NetScaler 10 Essentials and Networking

CCAA for Citrix® XenApp® 6Step 1: Attain CCA for Citrix XenApp 6Step 2: Exam A22 Citrix XenApp 6.5 Advanced AdministrationPrepare with CXA-301 Citrix XenApp 6.5 Advanced Administration

Legacy certification requirements and training The chart below lists legacy certification requirements and training. Please note, select certifications may accept requirements that are no longer attainable. To view all certification requirements, training.citrix.com > Certification > Legacy Certifications

Apps and Desktops

• Comprehensive skills

• Simplified requirements

• Easy update paths

Updating is easyIf you have a current CCEE or CCIA for Virtualization, you can update to the equivalent Apps and Desktops certifications by passing one exam. Learn more at training.citrix.com > Certifications > Apps and Desktops

Engineer Series

Citrix® Certified Enterprise Engineer (CCEE) for Virtualization

Step 1: Attain CCA Certifications forCitrix XenApp 6Citrix XenServer 6Citrix XenDesktop 5

Step 2: Attain CCAA for Citrix XenApp 6Step 3: Exam A25 Engineering a Citrix Virtualization Solution Prepare with CVE-401 Engineering a Citrix Virtualization Solution

Architect Series

Citrix® Certified Integration Architect (CCIA) for Virtualization

Step 1: Attain CCEE for VirtualizationStep 2: Gain Architect-level field experience (recommended) Step 3: Exam A16 Architecting a Citrix Virtualization Solution Step 4: Complete CCIA Program Documentation Prepare with CVA-500 Architecting a Citrix Virtualization Solution

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