MCT Program Benefits

MCT certificate: Post your credentials in your office or classroom.

MCT wallet card: Identify yourself as an MCT in your technical communities.

Microsoft Learning base virtual hard disk DVDs: These DVDs contain the Virtual PC images that are required for Microsoft Learning products and Microsoft Dynamics Learning products.

Microsoft Dynamics Growth and Opportunity Guide: Explore the MCT Connecting Guide or view the MCT datasheet to see the benefits of becoming an MCT for Microsoft Dynamics today.

Metrics that Matter program guide: Find directions and best practices for getting the most value from this customer satisfaction tool.

New! Microsoft Learning Nexus: Connects you to business opportunities with Microsoft Certified Partner(s) for Learning Solutions and with Microsoft. Use Microsoft Learning Nexus to find opportunities to teach classes, author content, attend events, and more.

MCT Download Center: Receive free, comprehensive access to the entire Microsoft Learning and Microsoft Dynamics learning product library.

MCT newsgroups: Join exclusive private communities for peer support and networking, and communication with Microsoft Learning.

MCT member site: Find all the latest news and resources, including trainer readiness resources, learning product and exam announcements, and MCT program logos.

Courseware support: Get e-mail support directly from Microsoft on your Official Microsoft Learning Product questions and delivery issues.

Metrics that Matter: Track customer satisfaction reporting.

MCT Town Hall: Gain access to live, train-the-trainer sessions that are delivered by expert presenters.

MCT Radio: Gain access to an archive of recorded train-the-trainer events, community presentations, and other content of interest. Also, upload and host your own presentations.

New! Access Partner Knowledge Base articles
Access the Partner Level Knowledge Base (KB). The KB contains all of the content that is in the public Knowledge Base, plus public security articles, partner security articles with detailed product support information, and articles about pre-release (beta) products.

New! Community Solutions authoring: MCTs can contribute to the Microsoft Support Knowledge Base by using Community Solutions to submit and maintain content. This capability was formerly available only to Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs).

New! Your MCP and MCT Community Profiles: Make connections and show off your affiliation with Microsoft through your Community Profile—a personal landing page on Microsoft.com. MCTs have the opportunity to create two profiles—one for MCP and one for MCT—to advertise your background and experience to your community peers or the public.

New! Membership Directory listing: After you create your profile, decide if you want your name, location, or technology focus to be available for public search. If you choose, your clients, friends, and potential employers can find you in the MCP or MCT Membership Directory.

Up to 65 percent discount off the price of MCP and Microsoft Dynamics program exams: Take advantage of discounts on MCP exams while earning new MCT competencies.

Free access to e-learning on the Microsoft E-Learning site: Blend these Microsoft E-Learning courses with classroom training to deliver customized learning solutions.

New! Discount of 50 percent off the price of the Microsoft Press complete E-Reference Library: Read over 500 Microsoft Press books on-line, and download up to five chapters a month in .pdf format.

New! Free access to the Microsoft Tech·Ed Video Library: View every recorded session from Tech·Ed Europe 2007. Expires June 30, 2008.

Discount of 20 percent off the price of Microsoft TechNet Plus: Receive the definitive technical resource collection for IT professionals—complete with full versions of software. IT professionals rely on this comprehensive set of resources to help them solve technical problems, evaluate and plan Microsoft technologies, and build technical skills. (This offer may not be available in all countries/regions.)

Discount of 50 percent off the price of Visual Studio Professional with an MSDN Premium subscription: MCTs who hold an MCSD on Microsoft .NET or MCPD certification can now receive a 50 percent discount off the price of Microsoft Visual Studio Professional when they purchase an MSDN Premium subscription. The subscription provides continuous, priority access to the development tools and technologies you need to build a broad range of applications and Web services.

MCT Awards: Distribute 20 percent discounted certification exam vouchers to your students and earn referral points redeemable for valuable rewards.

Special offers for MCTs: Receive software, free offers, discounted practice test, and more from the MCT Special Offers page.

Exclusive invitations and discounts to Microsoft events: These invitations are offered periodically in connection with Tech·Ed and other major Microsoft events.

Early invitations to MCP beta exams: Be among the first to acquire new certifications by taking new MCP exams before they are available to the public.

Invitations to join beta programs for Microsoft software: Ensure that you are ready to train when a new Microsoft product launches by getting hands-on experience with a beta version.