Citrix Solution Advisor Program
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Become a Citrix Solution Advisor and join a winning team of global partners who are rapidly growing their businesses – and their reputation for innovation – in the dynamic and lucrative virtual computing market space. As a Solution Advisor, you’ll work side-by-side with customers to plan, design, implement and maintain Citrix virtualization, networking and cloud solutions. You can take advantage of a wide range of marketing, sales and technology tools to build your technical and sales expertise, win a larger share of the market and surpass the competition.
Establish a partnership with Citrix today! It’s the best way to help your customers gain the simplicity and flexibility of virtual computing while you capitalize on its tremendous profit potential.
Advantages for your organization
Becoming a Solution Advisor is a smart business move that can bring you major benefits, from highly satisfied customers to competitive leadership. By forging a strong and lasting relationship with Citrix, you can:
Win new customers
- Solve customers’ IT and business challenges with innovative virtual computing solutions
- Showcase the power of Citrix technology with on-demand demos
- Generate excitement with the newest products and services
- Receive qualified leads and leverage networking opportunities at Citrix events
Grow your business
- Expand your portfolio with Citrix value-added services and products
- Promote your organization with marketing tools, materials and co-op funds
- Enhance your profits with program incentives and rewards
Stand out from the competition
- Be first to market with latest Citrix solutions
- Polish your professional reputation with Citrix certifications and training
Program Levels
Solution Advisors whose interest is across product solutions begin at the Silver level and must meet certification and sales goals for advancement to Gold. The Platinum level is for partners demonstrating the highest level of expertise and commitment.
Membership Requirements
Americas
Forecasting and business planning
Forecasts of sales and services are required of Platinum and Gold partners, and an annual business plan must be created in collaboration with their Citrix Account Manager.
Fees
Platinum: No fees
Gold: No fees
Silver: No fees
Annual Product Sales Goals
| Platinum1 |
Gold2 |
Silver |
|
| United States | $3.5M+ USD | $850k+ USD | $0 USD |
| Brazil, Canada | $1.75M+ USD | $440k+ USD | $0 USD |
| Colombia, Mexico | $1.2M+ USD | $330k+ USD | $0 USD |
| All other countries in Americas | $700k+ USD | $175k+ USD | $0 USD |
Certifications
| Platinum1 |
Gold2 |
Silver |
|
| United States | 8 CCSPs and 8 CCEE or CCIA or CCA NS |
4 CCSPs and 3 CCEE or CCIA or CCA |
Not applicable |
| Brazil, Canada | 6 CCSPs and 6 CCEE or CCIA or CCA NS | 4 CCSPs and 3 CCEE or CCIA or CCA | Not applicable |
| Colombia, Mexico | 5 CCSPs and 5 CCEE or CCIA or CCA NS | 4 CCSPs and 3 CCEE or CCIA or CCA | Not applicable |
| All other countries in Americas | 3 CCSPs and 3 CCEE or CCIA or CCA NS | 3 CCSPs and 2 CCEE or CCIA or CCA | Not applicable |
1 Certification count for the CCEE/CCIA is based on unique individuals and latest certification version. A CCEE (or CCIA), and a CCA for NetScaler (latest versions), held by the same individual satisfies two of the required certification counts.
2 Certification count is based on unique individuals and latest available certification version.
Abbreviations:
CCA: Citrix Certified Administrator
CCEE: Citrix Certified Enterprise Engineer
CCIA: Citrix Certified Integration Architect
CCSP: Citrix Certified Sales Professional
Europe/Middle East/Africa
Forecasting and business planning
Forecasts of sales and services are required of Platinum and Gold partners, and an annual business plan must be created in collaboration with their Citrix Account Manager.
Fees
Platinum: $5,000 USD
Gold: $3,500 USD
Silver (optional): $2,000 USD
Platinum and Gold partners must purchase a Tech Support agreement annually. This is optional for Silver partners.
Annual Product Sales Goals
| Platinum1 | Gold2 | Silver | |
| United Kingdom, Germany, Russia | $3.5M+ USD | $575k+ USD | $0 USD |
| France, Netherlands | $1.75M+ USD | $440k+ USD | $0 USD |
| Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Italy, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, Ukraine, Belarus and Kazakhstan |
$1.2M+ USD | $300k+ USD | $0 USD |
| All other countries in Europe, Middle East, and Africa | $700k+ USD | $175k+ USD | $0 USD |
Certifications
| Platinum1 |
Gold2 |
Silver |
|
| United Kingdom, Germany, Russia | 8 CCSPs and 8 CCEE or CCIA or CCA NS |
4 CCSPs and 3 CCEE or CCIA or CCA |
Not applicable |
| France, Netherlands | 6 CCSPs and 6 CCEE or CCIA or CCA NS | 4 CCSPs and 3 CCEE or CCIA or CCA | Not applicable |
| Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Italy, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, Ukraine, Belarus and Kazakhstan | 5 CCSPs and 5 CCEE or CCIA or CCA NS | 4 CCSPs and 3 CCEE or CCIA or CCA | Not applicable |
| All other countries in Europe, Middle East, and Africa | 3 CCSPs and 3 CCEE or CCIA or CCA NS | 3 CCSPs and 2 CCEE or CCIA or CCA | Not applicable |
1 Certification count for the CCEE/CCIA is based on unique individuals and latest certification version. A CCEE (or CCIA), and a CCA for NetScaler (latest versions), held by the same individual satisfies two of the required certification counts.
2 Certification count is based on unique individuals and latest available certification version.
Abbreviations:
CCA: Citrix Certified Administrator
CCEE: Citrix Certified Enterprise Engineer
CCIA: Citrix Certified Integration Architect
CCSP: Citrix Certified Sales Professional
Asia/Australia/New Zealand
Forecasting and business planning
Forecasts of sales and services are required of Platinum and Gold partners, and an annual business plan must be created in collaboration with their Citrix Account Manager.
Fees
Australia
Platinum: $1,296 AUD
Gold: $1,296 AUD
Silver: $648 AUD
All other countries in Asia, Australia, and New Zealand
Platinum: $996 USD
Gold: $996 USD
Silver: $498 USD
A partner must purchase a Tech Support agreement annually.
Annual Product Sales Goals
| Platinum1 |
Gold2 |
Silver |
|
| Australia | $1.2M+ USD | $300k+ USD | $50k+ USD |
| All other countries in Asia, Australia, and New Zealand | $700k+ USD | $175k+ USD | $25k+ USD |
Certifications
| Platinum1 |
Gold2 |
Silver |
|
| Australia | 4 CCSPs and 4 CCEE or CCIA or CCA NS | 3 CCSPs and 2 CCEE or CCIA or CCA | Certified to sell at least one (1) product |
| All other countries in Asia, Australia, and New Zealand | 3 CCSPs and 3 CCEE or CCIA or CCA NS | 3 CCSPs and 2 CCEE or CCIA or CCA | Certified to sell at least one (1) product |
