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! We are now accepting applications for both the CTP and CTA Programs.
Citrix is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for the Citrix Technology Professional (CTP) and Citrix Technology Advocate (CTA) classes of 2023!
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.
Citrix Technology Professional (CTP)
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.
Here are some things you should know about the application process:
- We review our CTP class annually to make sure that 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, check out the CTP home page.
Citrix Technology Advocate (CTA)
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
- 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 of 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.
December 31, 2022 — Applications close for the 2023 CTP and CTA classes
February 2023 — Email notifications to the 2023 CTP and CTA finalists
March 1, 2023 — 2023 CTP and CTA classes announced
