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The Citrix Certified Architect (CCIA) and Citrix Certified Enterprise Administrator (CCEA) certifications made it to the Q209 Foote Partners Hot List, which ranks IT skills and certifications with strong growth and high pay. The CCIA ranked as the certification earning the highest pay premium for the systems administration and engineering/networking category. Additionally, the pay trend for the CCIA has increased by 9% in the past six months - not bad during a recession.
The CCIA validates the highest level of Citrix expertise and certifies a candidate's ability to analyze, design and build IT environments that solve key business and technical challenges.
Learn more about advanced Citrix certifications and new upcoming versions in Q409.
Do you have a CCA for XenApp 5? If the answer is yes, you are well-positioned to advance to a brand new level of Citrix certification!
The Citrix Certified Advanced Administrator™ (CCAA) for Citrix XenApp 5 for Windows Server 2008 is a new designation to recognize advanced administrator-level specialists who possess Citrix XenApp expertise. Because the CCAA builds upon the CCA for XenApp 5 foundation, current CCAs for XenApp 5 are only two requirements short of earning this credential.
The CCAA allows IT professionals to validate technical skills required for the implementation of advanced XenApp 5 for Windows Server 2008 features and perform additional functions including monitoring, optimizing and troubleshooting*.
To advance your CCA for XenApp 5 to a CCAA, follow the steps below:
Step 1 - Complete training course: CXA-300-1I Advanced Administration for Citrix XenApp 5.0 for Windows Server 2008
Step 2 - Pass certification Exam: A08 Advanced Administration for Citrix XenApp 5.0 for Windows Server 2008
If you have any questions, please visit www.citrixeducation.com or contact training@citrix.com.
*Note: Content in the CCAA for XenApp 5 certification training and exam is based on the Windows Server 2008 version of the product. Therefore, previous experience in and/or knowledge of Windows Server 2008 is highly recommended.
New courseware has been released from Citrix Education - Get up to speed on Citrix XenApp 5.0, XenDesktop 3, NetScaler 9 and more! Click on the course/certification title below for more information on these hot releases.
Instructor-led Courses
- CXA-100-1I Providing Help Desk Support for Citrix XenApp
Prepare to troubleshoot common XenApp issues and identify whether complex issues are related to the XenApp product, the network or directory services. - CXD-200-1I Implementing Citrix XenDesktop 3
Learn to install, configure and manage Citrix XenDesktop 3. - CMB-201-1I Implementing Citrix XenApp Platinum Edition Components
Learn to properly design, implement, and support Citrix XenApp Platinum Edition components, including EdgeSight 5.0, Access Gateway 9.0 Enterprise Edition, Password Manager 4.5 and WANScaler 4.3. For experienced IT professionals.
Self-paced Online Courses
- CNS-200-1W Basic Administration for Citrix NetScaler 9.0
Gain an understanding of NetScaler features such as load balancing, SSL offload, classic and advanced expressions, compression, auditing and logging and monitoring. - CPV-200-1W Implementing Citrix Provisioning Server 5.0
Learn to install, configure and administer Citrix Provisioning Server 5.0 farms.
Certification
- Citrix Certified Administrator (CCA) for Citrix NetScaler 9
Validate expertise in the implementation and administration of NetScaler 9.
The new Citrix Certified Enterprise Engineer™ (CCEE) for Virtualization and Citrix Certified Integration Architect™ (CCIA) for Virtualization requirements are now available on www.citrixtraining.ccom. The CCEE and CCIA expand on the administrator-level certifications and provide IT professionals with a clear path for advanced certification in virtualization technologies.
Update paths are available for candidates holding a legacy Citrix Certified Enterprise Administrator™ (CCEA) or CCIA certification. With just one or two exams, candidates holding the CCEA or CCIA can easily update to the new CCEE and CCIA for Virtualization.
To learn more, click here
Citrix Education just announced the rollout of its redesigned certification program. The new certification structure, developed in collaboration with Citrix customers, offers candidates more choices such as certification tracks by role and specialization, as well as streamlined update paths that make it easier for IT professionals to stay current. The certification changes support IT professionals' need to demonstrate specialized knowledge in key server, desktop and application virtualization technologies.
The next generation of Citrix certifications deliver:
1. Certification by job level
Three levels of IT professional certification are offered, which allow candidates to match their certification path to their job role:
- Administrator Series - Consists of the Citrix Certified Administrator™ (CCA), which has been expanded to include tracks supporting Platinum product editions. Also offered is the new Citrix Certified Advanced Administrator™ (CCAA) certification, which takes the CCA one step further with in-depth product specialization.
- Engineer Series - Consists of the new Citrix Certified Enterprise Engineer™ (CCEE), which offers seasoned IT professionals the opportunity to validate their ability to combine the coordination of operational planning efforts with 'tactical design' expertise and integration know-how.
- Architect Series - Consists of a re-vamped Citrix Certified Integration Architect™ (CCIA) certification, which allows IT professionals to hone real world skills with a range of technologies to design strategic approaches to application and workload delivery.
2. Certification by solution
Various paths, including Application Virtualization, Desktop Virtualization, Server Virtualization and Application Networking, are available, so that IT professionals can align their certifications to the technology solutions most relevant to their job role.
3. Certification by product specialization
IT professionals can achieve specific designations for the latest Citrix products, such as Citrix XenApp™, Citrix® NetScaler®, Citrix XenDesktop™, Citrix XenServer™, and others, to prove their competency and skills on the latest enterprise products.
4. Simplified certification update paths
With the release of the next generation certification programs, update paths to the newest CCEE and CCIA certifications will be available for current advanced certification holders. These update paths will significantly reduce requirements by focusing on the domains, features and technologies that are most required to advance to the next generation CCEE and CCIA certifications.
For more information on the next generation certification structure, visit www.citrixeducation.com > Certifications.
Offer available through 10/19/08
The Citrix XenApp 5 beta exam, A05 Implementing Citrix XenApp 5.0 for Windows Server 2008, is currently offered at NO COST to all candidates through 10/19/08. Candidates have the opportunity to show their expertise and get ahead of the crowd on the next XenApp certification.
Because this exam is in beta, exam takers will have the chance to provide feedback and shape the final version. Candidates who pass the beta exam will earn the new Citrix Certified Administrator (CCA) for Citrix XenApp 5 on Windows Server 2008 at no cost.
*The last da to take the beta exam is 10/19/08. To register for the exam, visit http://www.vue.com/