This vendor-specific certification is offered by: Citrix Systems Inc.
Fort Lauderdale,
FL,
USA Phone: 954-267-3000 Email: training@citrix.com
Skill Level: InstructorStatus: Active
Certification Summary: For instructors who want to teach at Citrix Authorized Learning Centers (CALCs) using Citrix authorized courseware.
Initial requirements: At our last check, the fee for enrollment in the CCI program is $2,100, which includes attendance at a required Citrix train-the-trainer course plus instructor materials.
The requirements are different depending on whether you wish to teach Presentation Server or Netscaler courses. For both you have to attend the train-the-trainer course and complete an application.
For Presentation Server:
You must demonstrate training competence by earning a recognized training certification such as MCT, CNI, CTT+, or CCSI.
CCIs are required to pass the exam for the course they wish to teach wth a score of 80% or better.
You must pass a Windows Server 2003 MCP exam.
For NetScaler:
Pass one of trainer certifications listed above.
Pass both the NetScaler 005 exam and the Application Firewall Exam.
Earn either CompTIA Network+ or Cisco CCNA
Pass the exam for the course you want to teach with a score of 80% or higher.
Continuing requirements:
CCI certification is versioned by calendar year and is valid only for the associated calendar year (e.g. 2007).
Low Cost:
$2100
High Cost: Not available
Perks:
logo
lapel pin
beta participation
product discounts
certificate
referral service
private forum
training discounts
plaque
directory listing
priority support
Other Perks: Free Software, instructor manuals, Citrix shirt
Online resources: Enablement guides are available on the Education web site for each exam and training course.
Full details of this program can be downloaded from www.citrix.com/training.
Offline resources: Materials and books can be purchased at the training sessions. A CCI news page is available to CCIs as well.