Citrix - Application Delivery Controller Trainings

Citrix ADC: application delivery and load balancing

Citrix ADC (Application Delivery Controller), formerly known as NetScaler, is the Citrix application delivery solution. It combines advanced load balancing (layer 4 and layer 7), Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB), reverse proxy, SSL/TLS termination, application acceleration, web application firewall (WAF), and remote access gateway (Citrix Gateway) for Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops environments. Citrix ADC is available as a physical appliance (MPX, SDX), virtual (VPX), containerised (CPX) and Cloud mode (BLX, ADC for AWS, Azure, GCP), making it a transversal infrastructure building block for hybrid environments.

In French-speaking Switzerland, Geneva private banks, Lake Geneva international organisations, telecom operators, university hospitals, cantonal administrations, pharmaceutical industries and large insurers deploy Citrix ADC to expose their business applications securely, distribute load between server farms, secure access to Citrix virtual desktops and comply with regulatory requirements (FINMA, GDPR, nFADP). ITTA offers the official Citrix ADC catalogue, covering Traffic Management, Citrix Gateway and advanced security concepts. Our training is delivered by certified Citrix consultants (CC-VAD, CC-NetScaler, CCE-V) active with Swiss and international clients.

Following a recognised Citrix ADC training opens access to highly demanded roles: Citrix ADC administrator, Citrix EUC engineer, Citrix architect, load balancing engineer, application security engineer, Citrix consultant, data centre engineer. Citrix ADC features in the skills sought by integrators and large IT services companies operating Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops infrastructures in Switzerland, particularly in banking and healthcare sectors.

Whether you are preparing the Citrix Certified Associate Networking (CCA-N) certification on ADC, administering an existing Citrix ADC fleet, or migrating from a legacy NetScaler infrastructure to Citrix ADC 13.x or Citrix Cloud, our Citrix ADC training in Geneva and Lausanne covers the full path.

The ITTA Citrix ADC catalogue

Deploy and Manage Citrix ADC 13.x with Traffic Management

Deploy and Manage Citrix ADC 13.x with Traffic Management is the natural entry into the Citrix ADC catalogue. The programme covers Citrix ADC architecture, initial deployment (MPX, VPX, SDX), network interface and routing configuration, layer 4 and layer 7 load balancing, distribution methods (round robin, least connection, persistence), health checks, SSL termination, content switching, and monitoring. Targets network and systems administrators taking on Citrix ADC.

Implement Citrix ADC 13.x with Citrix Gateway

Implement Citrix ADC 13.x with Citrix Gateway deepens Citrix Gateway use for secure publication of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops environments. The programme addresses end-to-end architecture (StoreFront, ADC, Gateway, Director, Studio), authentication (LDAP, RADIUS, SAML, MFA), Gateway virtual server configuration, session policies, integration with Citrix Cloud, and remote access security best practices. Targets Citrix EUC engineers who expose CVAD externally.

Deploy and Manage Citrix ADC 13.x with Citrix Gateway

Deploy and Manage Citrix ADC 13.x with Citrix Gateway combines Citrix ADC deployment and Citrix Gateway operation in a unified path. The programme covers complete installation, LDAP and MFA integration, application and desktop publication, clientless access, certificate management, multi-site orchestration with GSLB, and routine operations (firmware updates, configuration backups, troubleshooting). Targets operational teams running Citrix ADC and Gateway daily.

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

Citrix ADC 12.x Advanced Concepts covers advanced Citrix ADC topics: Web Application Firewall (WAF), bot management, anti-DDoS, AppFlow and observability, SIEM integration, automation via NITRO API and Citrix ADM (Application Delivery Management), performance optimisation, traffic shaping, and multi-site architectures with advanced GSLB. Targets Citrix architects and security engineers industrialising and securing their ADC deployments.

Citrix ADC and the publisher ecosystem at ITTA

Citrix ADC fits into a broader Citrix and infrastructure ecosystem. The root publisher Citrix regroups all Citrix certifications, including CVAD (Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops) which relies on Citrix Gateway for external publication. The virtualisation sub-domain regroups VDI, hypervisor and application virtualisation skills, the natural context of use for Citrix ADC. The Microsoft Azure publisher is very complementary for Citrix ADC deployments in Azure (VPX, Azure Marketplace) and for Citrix Cloud Connectors. The systems and networking sub-domain covers network fundamentals, useful prerequisites for understanding Citrix ADC.

Citrix ADC trends in 2026

Citrix ADC continues to evolve in 2026. Citrix ADC 14.1 brings improvements in application security and performance. Citrix Cloud and Citrix DaaS (Desktop as a Service) gain in adoption, with Citrix Cloud Connectors orchestrating access to local resources. The progressive rapprochement of Citrix and NetScaler brands following the separation at Cloud Software Group remains an evolving market topic. Hybrid architectures combining Citrix DaaS and on-premises infrastructure with Citrix ADC remain dominant in regulated Swiss environments. Citrix Application Delivery Management (ADM) takes a central place for multi-site management and automation. Our pedagogical content regularly integrates these evolutions to remain aligned with current practices.

Citrix ADC training in Geneva, Lausanne and online

All our Citrix ADC courses are available on-site in our Geneva and Lausanne centres, as well as in interactive virtual classroom with a certified Citrix consultant live. Our sessions are organised in 5-week cycles. Each session includes hands-on labs on dedicated Citrix ADC VPX appliances, concrete cases of load balancing, GSLB, Citrix Gateway and WAF, and troubleshooting scenarios inspired by real projects. Customised corporate training is also possible at your premises, in Geneva, Lausanne, Vaud and across French-speaking Switzerland, with a programme adapted to your stack (Citrix ADC MPX/SDX/VPX, Citrix Cloud, Microsoft Azure or AWS integration).

Why train on Citrix ADC at ITTA

ITTA offers a training catalogue. Our Citrix trainers are EUC consultants and architects certified Citrix (CC-NetScaler, CC-VAD, CCE-V) active with Swiss and international clients, covering Citrix ADC deployment, Citrix Gateway, GSLB, Citrix Cloud integration and WAF application security. The Citrix ADC catalogue regroups Traffic Management, Citrix Gateway and advanced concepts training. Our pedagogical team supports you in choosing the right path, identifying prerequisites (network, TCP/IP, SSL) and identifying funding solutions adapted to your professional situation.

Our pedagogical approach favours learning by doing, with labs on virtual Citrix ADC appliances from the first hours, concrete configuration cases, troubleshooting scenarios and industrialisation exercises via NITRO API and Citrix ADM. Each session combines training time, applied exercises and exchanges with the trainer, allowing each participant to progress at their own pace and leave with skills directly usable in their professional context.

Our training is aimed at varied audiences: Citrix ADC administrators, network engineers taking on an ADC fleet, Citrix EUC engineers, Citrix architects, application security engineers, Citrix consultants, EUC-specialised IT services 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:

• Deploy and Manage Citrix ADC 13.x with Traffic Management
• 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

Which Citrix ADC course to choose to start?

For administrators taking on Citrix ADC, Deploy and Manage Citrix ADC 13.x with Traffic Management is the natural entry. For EUC engineers who expose CVAD via Citrix Gateway, Implement Citrix ADC 13.x with Citrix Gateway is the target. For architects who want to industrialise security and observability, Citrix ADC Advanced Concepts is relevant. Our pedagogical team guides you based on your role.

Are Citrix ADC and NetScaler the same solution?

Yes. NetScaler is the historical name of the solution before its integration into the Citrix line, becoming Citrix ADC. Following the separation of Citrix and NetScaler at Cloud Software Group, the NetScaler name is gradually being reintroduced on the product marketing side, but technical skills remain identical. Our training covers transversal technical uses regardless of the current commercial brand.

What network prerequisites for a Citrix ADC course?

A good command of TCP/IP, routing, SSL/TLS and DNS and HTTP notions is recommended. Network administration or load balancing experience facilitates learning. Our Cisco CCNA and CompTIA Network+ courses constitute good prerequisites for non-network specialist profiles.

Are your Citrix ADC courses available for companies?

Yes, the entire Citrix ADC catalogue is available in-house, in Geneva, Lausanne and in virtual classroom, with a programme adapted to your stack (ADC MPX/SDX/VPX/CPX, Citrix Cloud, Azure or AWS integration, Citrix ADM, WAF). Our team builds the specifications with you and organises sessions according to your calendar.