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CCA Certification Overview and Competitive Specific Training |
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The CCA (Citrix Certified Administrator) is a valuable certification offered by Citrix to IT professionals who have accumulated the conceptual knowledge regarding Citrix technologies and products, and have proved good practical skills needed for installing, configuring and performing regular administrative tasks using Citrix products. Certified CCAs are highly skilled IT professionals who have proved extensive knowledge of Citrix MetaFrame XP 1.0 for Windows, Citrix MetaFrame 1.8 for Windows, Citrix WinFrame 1.8, or Citrix MetaFrame 1.1 for UNIX Operating Systems. The CCA certification is the ideal way for IT professionals responsible with the administration of application and servers to demonstrate their expertise in the branch. Apart from system administrators, professionals such as Citrix resellers, business affiliates and consultants can also benefit from the CCA certification. <!--[if !supportEmptyParas]-->
Students who want to enter in possession of the CCA certification can choose their specialization in one of the Citrix products mentioned above. In order to become certified, students must pass one of the following exams: Exam 220 – for specialization in Citrix MetaFrame XP 1.0 for Windows Administration; Exam 218 – for specialization in Citrix MetaFrame 1.8 for Windows; Exam 118 - for specialization in Citrix WinFrame; Exam 310 – for specialization in Citrix MetaFrame 1.0 or 1.1 for UNIX operating systems.
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In order to quickly obtain the CCA certification and become eligible of occupying specific job positions in solid, renowned IT companies, candidates should graduate from an efficient form of training. Official training programs account for both theoretical and practical CCA preparation, and comprise a variety of relevant topics. For IT professionals, efficient CCA prep offers a wide range of benefits, including higher credibility and better prospects of being accepted inside major IT companies.
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Good CCA prep provides specific tools and knowledge that can be applied to optimize and maintain multiple Citrix environments and improves performance on the job – CCA certified professionals can perform a series of administration tasks in less time and with less effort. In today’s highly competitive climate, good CCA preparation and possession of the CCA certification can make the difference between an average, poorly remunerated job and a successful, both professionally and financially rewarding career as an experienced CCA professional.
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At present, a very efficient form of CCA training consists in instructor-led classroom training. Such forms of CCA training use official Citrix courseware, offer students access to high-quality educational materials especially designed for classroom study, benefit students with modern, competitive educational facilities (modern classrooms, fully equipped computers with high-speed Internet connection, etc.) and are taught by the best instructors in the branch. Aspiring or existing IT professionals who choose instructor-led classroom training over other forms of training have great prospects of obtaining high scores at the certification exam and building a successful career as a CCA certified professional.
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