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Citrix · Data Center & Virtualization · Associate

Citrix Certified Associate - Virtualization exam guide

Exam CCA-V

The Citrix virtualization certification (CC-V, successor to CCA-V) validates skills to deploy and manage Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops and Citrix DaaS, including delivery groups, policies, profiles and troubleshooting. It remains relevant for VDI administrators in enterprises, healthcare and finance.

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DeliveryPearson VUE (check Citrix for current delivery)

Format: Multiple choice. Fee note: Confirm on the Citrix education site.

Who it's for

Administrators who support Citrix VDI and published app environments.

What the exam covers

The vendor does not publish a domain breakdown for this exam. Check the official exam page for the current objectives.

Eligibility & prerequisites

Required: None

Recommended: Hands-on Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops or DaaS administration experience.

Keeping it active

Check the Citrix education site for current validity rules.

Skills & careers

Skills it validates

  • Machine catalogs and delivery groups
  • Citrix policies and profile management
  • StoreFront and Workspace
  • DaaS cloud connectors
  • HDX optimization
  • Troubleshooting sessions

Job roles

Citrix AdministratorVDI EngineerEnd User Computing EngineerVirtualization AdministratorDesktop Engineer

Where it fits in your path

Planning a degree too? See how this cert earns college credit in the College Credit Navigator.

Build my study plan

  1. Week 1: Confirm the current Citrix virtualization exam and objectives.
  2. Week 2-3: Build a lab with a DaaS trial or on-prem CVAD.
  3. Week 4: Policies, profiles and StoreFront/Workspace.
  4. Week 5: Troubleshooting and practice questions.

Make it yours: pick your exam date and weekly hours. We'll split your time by domain weight and give you a printable plan.

Exam-day tips

  • Know delivery group vs machine catalog roles.
  • Understand policy precedence.
  • Practice with Citrix Director for troubleshooting.
  • Verify exam objectives on the Citrix site before studying.

Key terms for this exam

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Frequently asked questions

What replaced CCA-V?

Citrix updated its certification names under Cloud Software Group; check the Citrix education site for the current virtualization exam.

How much does it cost?

Confirm on the Citrix education site.

Is Citrix certification still useful?

Yes in organizations running Citrix VDI.

Citrix vs Azure Virtual Desktop cert?

AZ-140 covers Microsoft AVD; Citrix covers Citrix platforms, often layered on Azure.

Prerequisites?

None formally.

Official page: www.citrix.com. Reviewed November 2026. Vendors change fees and objectives, so confirm with the vendor before you book. Spot something out of date? Tell us.