Antes de aplicar para se tornar um Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), você deve adquirir uma das seguintes certificações Certified Professional (MCP) ou Microsoft Business Solutions:
Microsoft Business Solutions Certified Master—Microsoft CRM Applications
Microsoft Business Solutions Certified Master—Microsoft CRM Installation and Configuration
Microsoft Business Solutions Certified Master—Microsoft Business Solutions Navision Applications
Microsoft Business Solutions Certified Master—Microsoft Business Solutions Navision Installation and Configuration
Microsoft Business Solutions Certified Master—Microsoft Business Solutions Navision Development
Microsoft Business Solutions Certified Master—Microsoft Business Solutions Axapta Application
Microsoft Business Solutions Certified Master—Microsoft Business Solutions Axapta Installation and Configuration
Microsoft Business Solutions Certified Professional—Microsoft Business Solutions Retail Management
A finalidade deste requisito é assegurar que os MCTs comprovem seus conhecimentos técnicos para seus alunos. A Microsoft requer que MCTs possuam uma ou mais certificações acima para lecionar um curso em Microsoft Learning ou Microsoft Business Solutions.