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CTP and CTA Applications for 2021 Classes Are Now Open!

by Kimberly Ruggero, Citrix


Are you interested in being more involved with other like-minded individuals who are Citrix technologists and are also huge fans & advocates of Citrix?

Well today is your lucky day! We are excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for the CTP and CTA classes of 2021! The application window will remain open until October 30, 2020. For details on what it takes to be a CTP or a CTA, keep reading.

CTP and CTA candidates are voted into the program by the Citrix community team, CTPs and tenured CTAs. There are formal reviews and voting processes based on the candidate’s alignment with the program guidelines.

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The Citrix Technology Professionals (CTP) Program is an annual award that provides an opportunity for participants to gain deeper insight into Citrix strategies and technologies, including advance knowledge of planned projects. Awardees engage with Citrix leaders to help shape the future of Citrix technologies, providing valuable input on business needs and feedback on product strategy.

Whether it’s in a blog post, a webinar, presentations at Citrix user group meetings around the world, or in peer-to-peer discussions on support sites, their evangelism is invaluable to Citrix.

Benefits

  • Private NDA discussions with Citrix product teams for detailed discussions on current technologies and product roadmaps
  • Access to private forums for discussions with Citrix product teams about technologies, product updates, and product feedback
  • Access to demo licenses of current products and to early releases of future products
  • We are looking for passion, dedication, and selflessness in our CTP members, and, to be honest, a little bit of the star quality that makes them leaders in their respective fields. For 2021, we are looking for a few applicants with expertise in APIs, cloud services, and Citrix Endpoint Management.

If you feel you have what it takes to join this group of elite professionals, you should know a few things about the program.

  • We review our CTP class annually to make sure that we are constantly building out the program and showcasing all skills
  • All applications need to be filled out in full!
  • All applications are reviewed by the Citrix Community team as well as by current CTPs
  • The references provided are checked
  • The award is based on approximately 50% “community contribution” – giving to the technology community without expecting anything in return; and 50% technical expertise – just look at the activities of the current CTPs for guidance
  • The CTP Program Award is open to Citrix customers, independent Citrix experts, consultants and partners. The award is for individuals who best fit the CTP criteria and passion for community.

Please see here for full details:  CTP Program eligibility

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Citrix Technology Advocates (CTA) are Citrix User Group Community super-users. They are Citrix customers, partners, and Citrites who advocate on their own time with extraordinary social impact.

Whether it’s in a blog post, a webinar, presentations at Citrix user group meetings around the world, or in peer-to-peer discussions on support sites, their evangelism is invaluable to Citrix.

The first class of CTAs were nominated by their peers and selected by Citrix leadership to participate.

Benefits

  • CTA award designation
  • CTA badge assigned to profile on CUGC and Citrix Discussions
  • Dedicated Slack channel
  • Speaking and moderating opportunities with CUGC and Citrix
  • Demo licenses for core products
  • CTP mentorship
  • Quarterly program webinars
  • Education discounts
  • Citrix product feedback

CTA applicants must possess these minimum qualifications:

  • Citrix product experience
  • Active member of the Citrix User Group Community
  • Willingness to blog and/or moderate webinar for CUGC and/or Citrix
  • Active social impact
  • Willingness to share expertise among CTAs
  • A passion for community and advocacy of Citrix products

CTA candidates will be voted into the program by the Citrix community team and CTA members currently in the program. There is a formal review and voting process based on the candidate’s alignment with the program guidelines and Citrix objectives.

Please see here for full details:  CTA Program selection criteria.

The application link for the CTP and CTA roles is available here: CTP & CTA Application 


October 30, 2020
Applications close for the 2021 CTP and CTA classes

January 2021
Email invitations to 2021 CTP and CTA finalists

February 2021
2021 CTP and CTA classes announced

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