Citrix - ADC and Gateway Trainings

Citrix ADC and Gateway: the secure access gateway for Citrix DaaS and VDI

Citrix ADC and Gateway (formerly NetScaler ADC + NetScaler Gateway) is the combined Application Delivery Controller and remote access gateway solution published by Citrix (Cloud Software Group). It covers two complementary missions: Citrix ADC provides application delivery, load balancing, SSL acceleration, GSLB (Global Server Load Balancing) and application protection (WAF, bot management); Citrix Gateway secures users’ remote access to internal resources, particularly to Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD) and Citrix DaaS environments. Together, these components form the backbone of Citrix secure access.

In French-speaking Switzerland, private banks, Lake Geneva international organisations, university hospitals, cantonal administrations and large industries widely operate Citrix ADC and Gateway to provide secure remote access to their Citrix VDI environments, published applications and internal services. Profiles able to design, deploy and maintain this access infrastructure are actively sought. ITTA offers the Citrix ADC and Gateway sub-catalogue on-site in Geneva and Lausanne as well as in interactive virtual classroom with a certified Citrix engineer live.

Following a recognised Citrix ADC and Gateway training opens access to highly demanded roles: Citrix engineer, Citrix Gateway administrator, application security engineer, workstation infrastructure engineer, Citrix consultant, EUC (End User Computing) architect. This sub-catalogue differs from the Citrix Application Delivery Controller sub-catalogue, which focuses on core ADC features (load balancing, GSLB, optimisation) for use cases not linked to Citrix Gateway.

Whether you are implementing a new Citrix ADC platform paired with Citrix Gateway, taking over an existing infrastructure in operation, or preparing a version upgrade towards advanced features (security, GSLB, WAF), our Citrix ADC and Gateway training in Geneva and Lausanne covers the full administration cycle.

The Citrix ADC and Gateway catalogue at ITTA

Implement Citrix ADC 13.x with Citrix Gateway

The Implement Citrix ADC 13.x with Citrix Gateway training is the entry training for engineers implementing a new Citrix ADC platform paired with Citrix Gateway. The programme covers installation, initial configuration, high availability deployment, Citrix Gateway configuration for remote access to Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD) and Citrix DaaS environments, authentication (LDAP, RADIUS, SAML, MFA), SSL VPN, clientless access and ICA Proxy. This training targets Citrix engineers and administrators starting on the platform or taking over a new architecture.

Deploy and Manage Citrix ADC 13.x with Citrix Gateway

The Deploy and Manage Citrix ADC 13.x with Citrix Gateway training deepens deployment and daily operation. The programme covers advanced Citrix Gateway configuration, integration with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops and Citrix DaaS, adaptive authentication (nFactor, SmartAccess, SmartControl), conditional access policies, monitoring and diagnostics (AppFlow, ADM), ICA session troubleshooting, certificate management and operational maintenance. Targets Citrix engineers in production and administrators ramping up on advanced features.

Citrix ADC 12.x Advanced Concepts – Security, Management and Optimization

The Citrix ADC 12.x Advanced Concepts – Security, Management and Optimization training targets experienced profiles operating a mature Citrix ADC platform and seeking to deepen advanced security, management and optimisation features. The programme covers application protection (WAF, bot management, protection signatures), performance optimisation (compression, caching, TCP optimisation), centralised management (ADM, Citrix Application Delivery Management), advanced GSLB and multi-tenant security configuration. Targets senior Citrix engineers, EUC architects and Citrix consultants.

Articulation with the ITTA Citrix ecosystem

The Citrix ADC and Gateway sub-catalogue fits into a broader Citrix ecosystem at ITTA. The root Citrix taxonomy regroups all Citrix certifications (CVAD, ADC, Gateway). The Citrix Application Delivery Controller sub-catalogue covers core ADC features (load balancing, GSLB, optimisation) outside the Gateway context. The virtualisation sub-domain brings VMware, Hyper-V and Citrix VDI skills on which Citrix Gateway relies. The systems and networking sub-domain centralises the networking and administration skills required for any ADC/Gateway infrastructure.

Citrix ADC and Gateway trends in 2026

Citrix continues to align its ADC + Gateway platform with the evolution of the remote access market. The 13.x versions now integrate more cloud-native features (deployment in AWS, Azure, GCP), zero trust integration (continuous validation, access context), SaaS access support (Citrix Secure Workspace Access application proxy) and advanced analytics (Citrix ADM, AppFlow). Citrix Gateway now integrates closely with Citrix DaaS for cloud VDI environments. Our pedagogical content regularly integrates these evolutions to remain aligned with current operational practices.

Citrix ADC and Gateway training in Geneva, Lausanne and online

All our Citrix ADC and Gateway courses are available on-site in our Geneva and Lausanne centres, as well as in interactive virtual classroom with a certified Citrix trainer live. Our sessions are organised in 5-week cycles. Each session includes hands-on labs on real Citrix ADC and Gateway environments (configuration, authentication, CVAD remote access, troubleshooting), operational use cases and access to official Citrix resources. Customised corporate training is also possible at your premises, in Geneva, Lausanne, Vaud and across French-speaking Switzerland, with a programme adapted to your existing Citrix infrastructure, authentication methods (LDAP, SAML, MFA) and business use cases.

Why train on Citrix ADC and Gateway at ITTA

ITTA offers a training catalogue. Our Citrix ADC and Gateway trainers are certified Citrix engineers and architects active with Swiss and international clients, covering administrations, banks, international organisations, healthcare and industry. Our pedagogical team supports you in choosing the path (Implement, Deploy and Manage, Advanced Concepts), the consistency with your existing Citrix infrastructure and the identification of suitable funding solutions.

Our pedagogical approach favours learning by doing, with concrete cases inspired by Swiss Citrix projects: deployment of a new ADC and Gateway platform, migration from an old NetScaler version, integration with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, implementation of adaptive authentication, WAF configuration for published applications, troubleshooting of remote ICA sessions. Each session combines training time, applied exercises and exchanges with the trainer.

Our training is aimed at varied audiences: active Citrix engineers, Citrix Gateway administrators, application security engineers, EUC architects, Citrix consultants, workstation infrastructure teams. Our pedagogical team adapts the content to the participants’ context.

Featured courses in this catalogue

Here is a selection of reference training courses in this catalogue, accessible directly:

• Implement Citrix ADC 13.x with Citrix Gateway
• Deploy and Manage Citrix ADC 13.x with Citrix Gateway
• Citrix ADC 12.x Advanced Concepts – Security, Management and Optimization

FAQ

What is the difference between Citrix ADC and Gateway and Citrix Application Delivery Controller?

Citrix Application Delivery Controller targets the core ADC features (load balancing, GSLB, application optimisation) for any type of application, without a particular focus on Citrix Gateway. Citrix ADC and Gateway combines ADC with the remote access gateway, particularly to publish Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops and Citrix DaaS environments to external users. Our pedagogical team guides you according to your use case.

What Citrix level to target after Implement Citrix ADC 13.x with Citrix Gateway?

After Implement, the natural next step is Deploy and Manage Citrix ADC 13.x with Citrix Gateway to deepen operation and advanced integration. For experienced profiles, Citrix ADC 12.x Advanced Concepts completes mastery on security, centralised management and optimisation. Our pedagogical team guides you according to your current level and use cases.

Does Citrix ADC and Gateway replace a traditional VPN?

Citrix Gateway offers both a traditional SSL VPN, clientless browser access and a specialised ICA Proxy for Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops. Depending on use cases, it can replace a classic VPN for Citrix resource access while maintaining an optimised user experience. For non-Citrix resource access, many organisations maintain a dedicated VPN or evolve towards a zero trust approach.

Are your Citrix ADC and Gateway courses available for companies?

Yes, the entire sub-catalogue is available in-house, in Geneva, Lausanne and in virtual classroom, with a programme adapted to your Citrix infrastructure, authentication methods and business use cases. Our team builds the specifications with you and organises sessions according to your calendar.