Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (Citrix VAD, Azure AVD) Corporate Training
Learn to design, deploy, and secure virtual desktops with Citrix VAD and Azure AVD, in live guided labs.
Edstellar, a corporate training company, delivers corporate training that helps your team learn, develop, and build real virtual desktop infrastructure skill with Citrix VAD and Azure AVD. Employees design delivery architectures, configure session hosts, and apply security controls through guided labs led by practitioners. Each program is tuned to your cloud, identity, and endpoint workflows.
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How we build a cloud-ready VDI team
The Edstellar VIRTUAL DESKTOP INFRASTRUCTURE Capability Model
Assess VDI readiness
Skill checks map your team's current VDI, identity, and networking baseline before training begins.
Set shared standards
One shared playbook for Citrix and AVD images, policies, and security baselines across your estate.
Practice in guided labs
Labs cover host pools, delivery groups, conditional access, and hybrid connectivity patterns.
Measure the lift
Lab reviews benchmark each employee's VDI deployment and troubleshooting capability growth.
Scale across teams
One standard rolls out across sites, business units, and cloud regions with repeat batches.
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Program Overview: What is Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (Citrix VAD, Azure AVD)?
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (Citrix VAD, Azure AVD) is Edstellar's instructor-led program for infrastructure and EUC teams delivering desktops and apps to a distributed workforce. Participants learn VDI concepts, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, Azure Virtual Desktop, security and identity, and hybrid migration planning across a 24-hour curriculum. The focus stays on production delivery: virtual desktops that perform and stay secure.
Training is lab-heavy from the outset. Participants build Citrix delivery environments and configure Azure Virtual Desktop host pools in guided exercises, practicing image management and profile handling on realistic setups. Instructors coach teams through identity, access controls, and monitoring, with feedback on every configuration. The program closes with a capstone lab where teams design, deploy, and optimize a complete VDI environment.
VDI projects fail on the details: under-specced hosts, profile corruption, and security bolted on after go-live. This program teaches your team to engineer virtual desktops properly, with sizing, security, and user experience designed together. Every lab mirrors enterprise deployment reality, so the skills transfer to production.
The capstone lab is a full VDI deployment: teams architect, build, secure, and optimize a working environment spanning Citrix and Azure technologies, then defend their design decisions before the instructor. The review is exacting, because users will be less forgiving. What teams keep is a tested reference architecture and the operational habits to run it: monitoring rhythms, image lifecycle discipline, and a migration approach for hybrid estates. Virtual desktops stop being a support burden and start being invisible infrastructure, which is the whole point.
Six modules and 24 hours: VDI architecture, Citrix VAD core, Azure AVD setup, security controls, hybrid migration, and a capstone lab. Every module pairs concepts with a guided lab, so each technique is practiced on real platforms. It closes with a capstone build the team plans, deploys, secures, and presents.
Delivery is hybrid across virtual and onsite sessions, scheduled around your calendar. Cohorts reskill from basic administration to confident production operations across learn, practice, and apply phases.
What's Included in this Workshop for Your Enterprise Teams
- 1
VDI architecture workshops
Design delivery models with your team.
- 2
Citrix and AVD guided labs
Configure real components in test environments.
- 3
Security control exercises
Apply identity and access policies.
- 4
Migration planning
Draft hybrid runbooks with the instructor.
- 5
Capstone lab review
Deploy and secure a hybrid VDI end to end.
- Instructor-led delivery across virtual, onsite, and hybrid
- Guided labs in every module with instructor coaching
- Capstone hybrid VDI build, reviewed with your team
- Flexible scheduling around your calendar
- Lab guides and configuration templates included
- Group size and batches set along with you
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Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (Citrix VAD, Azure AVD) Course Topics and Program Outline
A tailored 24-hour, six-module workshop: one learning journey from VDI concepts to a capstone hybrid build. Sessions pair concepts with labs on real-world use cases. Materials include lab guides and templates, plus a capstone assessment.
Built by Edstellar with VDI platform expertise
Built by engineers who design and operate Citrix and Azure virtual desktop estates in production, shaped around your stack and use cases.
Skill checks baseline your team's VDI, identity, and networking readiness before the program begins.
Live instruction covers VDI architecture and Citrix VAD core across 7 focused hours.
Guided labs build AVD deployment and security control skills across 8 supervised hours.
Your team designs hybrid architecture and ships a 5-hour capstone VDI build, reviewed by the instructor.
From VDI architecture basics to a secure hybrid capstone build, every technique is practiced in guided labs.
Delivered as
Delivered as a hybrid program of live instruction and guided labs, scheduled around your team's calendar in flexible batches.
Map delivery models to your team's use cases in a guided worksheet.
learna)Virtual desktop and application delivery concepts
b)Persistent, non-persistent and pooled desktop models
c)On-premises, cloud and hybrid deployment options
d)Citrix VAD and Azure AVD architecture components
e)Sizing, capacity and licensing fundamentals
Build machine catalogs and delivery groups in a test environment.
learna)Citrix VAD architecture: Delivery Controller and VDA
b)Machine catalogs, delivery groups and hosting connections
c)StoreFront and Citrix Workspace app access
d)Profile management and policy configuration
e)Session reliability and high availability design
Deploy a host pool and publish desktops to test users.
practicea)Azure Virtual Desktop architecture and prerequisites
b)Host pools, session hosts and workspace configuration
c)Image management and VM sizing for session hosts
d)FSLogix profiles and app attach packaging
e)Publishing desktops and applications to users
Configure conditional access and secure session host networking.
practicea)Identity and access management for virtual desktops
b)Multi-factor authentication and conditional access policies
c)Network security: firewalls, NSGs and private endpoints
d)Data protection, encryption and compliance controls
e)Session monitoring, logging and threat response
Draft a hybrid architecture and migration runbook for review.
applya)Hybrid VDI: combining Citrix VAD with Azure AVD
b)Migration assessment and workload placement decisions
c)Citrix Cloud connectors and Azure integration patterns
d)Cost optimization and license right-sizing
e)Disaster recovery and business continuity design
Design, deploy and secure a hybrid VDI solution end to end.
applya)Performance baselines and user experience monitoring
b)Log analytics and alerting for session hosts
c)Troubleshooting common VDI issues end to end
d)Automation and scaling patterns for VDI estates
e)Capstone lab: design and deploy a secure hybrid VDI
Customize this program tailored to your team?
Tell us your training needs: what your team already works with, the level they’re at, and the topics you want them to focus on. We’ll adjust the modules, duration and hands-on labs, and send you a customized outline for your group.
Key Skills and Outcomes Your Team Will Gain
Seven job-ready outcomes your team will demonstrate by the end of the program. Each competency is practiced in guided labs and reviewed in the capstone build.
VDI Architecture Design
Design delivery architectures across Citrix VAD, Azure AVD, and hybrid estates.
Citrix VAD Administration
Administer machine catalogs, delivery groups, policies, and StoreFront for reliable desktop delivery.
Azure AVD Deployment
Deploy host pools, session hosts, FSLogix profiles, and app attach packages in Azure.
VDI Security and Identity
Apply conditional access, network controls, encryption, and compliance policies to virtual desktops.
Hybrid Migration Planning
Plan workload placement, cost optimization, and migration runbooks for hybrid estates.
Performance Monitoring
Baseline user experience, configure alerts, and optimize session host performance.
VDI Troubleshooting
Diagnose and resolve session, profile, and connectivity issues end to end.
Teams that Benefit from this Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (Citrix VAD, Azure AVD) Group Training
Infrastructure, platform, EUC, and security groups train together on the VDI workflows they own. Content adapts to each cohort's roles and experience, so every team practices the deployments, controls, and troubleshooting it handles day to day.
Keep desktops reliable across the whole estate
Infrastructure engineers deliver and support virtual desktops at scale. This program strengthens architecture, image management, and operational practices for Citrix and AVD estates.
Workflow friction
- Inconsistent images across sites and business units
- Slow root-cause analysis during session outages
- Capacity surprises during peak demand windows
How the program helps
- Standardize images and delivery groups estate-wide
- Cut session incidents with proven operational runbooks
- Plan capacity with real sizing and monitoring data
Practice use cases
- Image standardization
- Delivery group design
- Capacity planning
- Incident runbooks
Run AVD as a first-class cloud workload
Platform engineers own the Azure footprint behind virtual desktops. The program builds skill in host pool design, automation, and cost control for Azure Virtual Desktop.
Workflow friction
- Over-provisioned hosts driving up cloud costs
- Manual image updates across host pools
- Weak DR posture for business-critical desktops
How the program helps
- Right-size host pools and cut Azure spend
- Automate image pipelines and session host scaling
- Design resilient multi-region AVD footprints
Practice use cases
- Host pool design
- Image automation
- Cost optimization
- DR planning
Deliver a desktop experience users trust
EUC teams own the user-facing side of VDI. The program sharpens skills in profile management, application publishing, and experience monitoring across Citrix and AVD.
Workflow friction
- Slow logons and roaming profile corruption
- App compatibility issues in published desktops
- Blind spots in user experience telemetry
How the program helps
- Faster logons and consistent user profiles
- Reliable application publishing across platforms
- Proactive experience monitoring before users complain
Practice use cases
- FSLogix profiles
- App publishing
- UX monitoring
- Logon optimization
Lock down desktops without slowing users
Security teams enforce access and data controls on VDI. The program covers identity integration, conditional access, network segmentation, and audit-ready logging.
Workflow friction
- Stale access for movers and leavers
- Gaps in session activity visibility
- Data leakage through unmanaged endpoints
How the program helps
- Enforce least-privilege access on every session
- Meet compliance with audit-ready VDI logging
- Contain threats with segmented session networks
Practice use cases
- Conditional access
- Network segmentation
- Audit logging
- Endpoint controls
Cohorts train as a cross-functional workforce, with each small group aligned on shared VDI standards.
Prerequisites: Infrastructure, platform, EUC, and security engineers benefit most, especially teams already supporting endpoints or cloud workloads. Familiarity with Windows administration and basic Azure or networking concepts helps but is not required. No prior VDI experience is needed. Content adapts to each cohort's tools and estate, from first deployment to advanced hybrid design.
Infrastructure Engineer to VDI Platform Specialist
Tracks how infrastructure and platform engineers progress from basic VDI administration to advanced hybrid architecture across the program's learn, practice, and apply phases.
A program that grows with infrastructure careers, from first VDI deployment to confident hybrid operations.
Mixed cohort, or several teams at once?
We can tailor the training to different teams, roles, and experience levels within the same program.
Certificate of Training Completion.
On successful completion, employees receive an Edstellar course completion certificate, recognizing their commitment to ongoing learning and professional development. It validates the skills they have built and motivates them to keep growing and contribute to organizational success.
Earned, not attended. Awarded on completion of all hands-on labs and the capstone project.
Training Delivery Modes: Virtual, Onsite and Hybrid
Recordings and lab guides are shared on your LMS so the team can revisit each e-learning module after the live sessions.
Hybrid Training
Instructor-led sessions mix onsite and virtual delivery with guided labs throughout. Teams pair with the instructor across both formats and practice on shared lab environments.
- Live instruction across onsite and virtual sessions
- Guided labs with instructor coaching and reviews
- Real Citrix and AVD workflows practiced throughout
- Flexible scheduling without losing live interaction
Onsite Training
Instructor-led training at your offices, with labs set up on your network and tooling. Sessions include hands-on pairing and reviews tuned to your VDI stack.
- Instructor-led training at your offices
- Labs set up on your network and tooling
- In-person pairing and configuration reviews
- Exercises tuned to your VDI stack and workflows
Live Virtual Training
Live virtual sessions on Zoom or Teams with screen-shared labs, breakout exercises, and real-time reviews. Distributed teams get the same guided labs as onsite, from anywhere.
- Live virtual sessions on Zoom or Teams
- Screen-shared labs and breakout exercises
- Real-time reviews with the instructor
- Same guided labs as onsite, from anywhere
Need a training format that works for your team?
Full days, half days across weeks, or split by module. Tell us the delivery window and we schedule the cohort around it.
Learn from industry experts.
Every session is led by a practitioner who has run monitoring for models in production, not a generalist working from slides.
Vijaya
Azure Administrator Trainer in Hyderabad
10+ years of Experience
Ranjna
Windows Servers Trainer in Bengaluru
16+ years of Experience
Balaji
Azure & Microsoft 365 Trainer in Bengaluru
16+ years of Experience
Dibyaranjan
CCNA, Red Hat and Linux Trainer in Hyderabad
16+ years of Experience
Vidya
Networking Trainer in Pune
15+ years of Experience
Mohammed
Linux Essential Trainer in Bengaluru
24+ years of Experience
Ankur
Microsoft Azure Administrator Trainer in Thane
7+ years of Experience
Trainers are matched to your stack and delivery window at scheduling. We confirm your assigned trainer, with a full profile, before the program is booked.
Frequently Asked Questions
Share your team size, preferred dates, and delivery mode. We respond with a tailored training plan and a quote for your group.
Yes. A short discovery call aligns the program with your VDI stack, goals, and timelines before we finalize the plan.
Yes. Live virtual delivery via Zoom or Teams works for distributed teams, with instructor-led labs in cloud test environments.
Yes. Onsite delivery is available; we coordinate lab access, networking, and environment prerequisites with your IT team.
24 hours of instructor-led delivery, typically scheduled across four to five days. Timelines flex around your calendar.
Question not answered here?
Put it in the request. A training specialist answers it directly, within one business day.
Where this Training Fits in Your Team's learning path.
VDI comes after Windows Server and vSphere, because virtual desktops depend on solid server and virtualisation skills. Your team then delivers desktops with Citrix or Azure Virtual Desktop, and App Layering reduces the effort of managing images.
Why Choose Edstellar as Your Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (Citrix VAD, Azure AVD) Corporate Training Provider
When comparing providers, Edstellar is the training partner teams choose for VDI expertise and 5+ years of corporate training experience. Our methodology blends concise instruction with guided labs and reviews, so new skills show up in your team's daily operations. Quality is measured in working deployments.
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Tailored
Labs, examples, and exercises tuned to your Citrix VAD and Azure AVD mix, identity stack, and security policies.
Proven Methodology
Briefings followed by guided labs and instructor reviews, a repeatable method that turns VDI concepts into working deployments.
Practice-Based Learning
Six modules of guided labs plus a 5-hour capstone keep your team building and troubleshooting, not just listening.
Expert Trainers
Practitioners who run VDI in production lead every session, with trainer profiles shared before booking.
Global Scale
One consistent program delivered across your offices worldwide, scheduled in flexible batches around your calendar.
Measurable Outcomes
Lab checkpoints and a capstone deployment review prove skill gains your team can report internally.
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Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (Citrix VAD, Azure AVD) Training Packages & Pricing
Where L&D holds an annual budget, license packages price the whole year at once instead of raising a purchase order per workshop. Hours and licenses are pooled across teams, programs and locations, so unused capacity is not stranded in one department.
Starter
120
trainee licenses64 hours of group training
Tailored for SMBs
Growth
320
trainee licenses160 hours of group training
Ideal for growing SMBs
Enterprise
800
trainee licenses400 hours of group training
Designed for large corporations
Custom
Unlimited
trainee licensesDuration set by the rollout
Multi-region and multi-year
Training Packages & Pricing
Choose the training format that works for your team. Pricing is customized based on your requirements, cohort size, and delivery needs.
Request Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (Citrix VAD, Azure AVD) Training for Your Team
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