This blog post was co-authored by Kimberly Ruggero, Sr. Manager of Community Strategy and Programs at Citrix.

It’s that time of year again! Citrix is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for the Citrix Technology Professional (CTP) and Citrix Technology Advocate (CTA) classes of 2022! The application window will remain open until October 31, and you can submit your application here.

CTP and CTA candidates are selected for the program by the Citrix Community team, CTPs, and CTAs. There are formal reviews and voting processes based on the candidate’s alignment with the program guidelines.

Want to learn what it takes to be a CTP or a CTA? Just keep reading.

The Citrix Technology Professional (CTP) Program is an annual award that enables participants to gain deeper insight into Citrix strategies and technologies, including advanced 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.

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 have a passion for the community.

Whether it’s in a blog post, a webinar, or presentations at community meetings and industry events around the world, their evangelism is invaluable to Citrix.

Benefits of Being a CTP

  • In-person meetings and private webinars with Citrix product teams for detailed discussions on current technologies and product roadmaps
  • Access to private forums for discussions with Citrix product teams
  • Access to demo product licenses and to early product releases

Feel like you have what it takes to join this group of elite professionals?

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 2022, we are looking for a few applicants with expertise in APIs, cloud services, and Citrix Endpoint Management.

Here are some things you should know about the application process:

  • We review our CTP class annually to make sure we are constantly building out the program and showcasing all skills.
  • You must fill out the entire application in full!
  • The Citrix Community team and current CTPs review all applications.
  • We check the references you provide.
  • The award is based on approximately 50 percent community contribution — giving to the technology community without expecting anything in return — and 50 percent technical expertise.

Check out the profiles and activities of the current CTPs for guidance. For complete details on the program, check out the CTP home page.

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. The program provides Citrix enthusiasts with meaningful recognition for their community contributions and offers unique opportunities to connect with Citrix peers and internal stakeholders to support growth and performance in their careers.

The CTA Program award is open to Citrix customers, independent Citrix experts, consultants, partners, and Citrix employees. The award is for the individual.

Benefits of Being a CTA

  • Dedicated Slack channel
  • Speaking and moderating opportunities with CUGC and Citrix
  • Demo licenses for core products
  • CTP mentoring
  • Quarterly program webinars
  • Education discounts

CTA applicants must possess these minimum qualifications:

  • A passion for community and advocacy of Citrix products
  • 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

The Citrix Community team and current CTA members review all applications. There is a formal review and voting process based on the candidate’s alignment with the program guidelines and Citrix objectives.

For complete details on the CTA Program, check out the CTA home page.

Key Dates

You can apply now to become a CTP or a CTA. Just go to the application page to get started. And here are key dates to mark on your calendar.

October 31, 2021 — Applications close for the 2022 CTP and CTA classes

January 2022 — Email invitations to 2022 CTP and CTA finalists

February 2022 — 2022 CTP and CTA classes announced