MCT Certification Requirements

Updated: March 31, 2008

The Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) certification requires an annual renewal. Each year in April, you are required to complete an online application, pay an annual fee, and meet a number of program requirements to renew your certification for the coming year. As a member of the exclusive MCT program, you are granted access to valuable program benefits.

Follow these steps to earn your MCT certification

If you want to apply to become an MCT, please thoroughly read the MCT Program Guide and Agreement before you start the application process.


Application process

1.

Acquire a valid Microsoft Certification

2.

Demonstrate instructional presentation skills

3.

Complete the MCT application

4.

Welcome to the MCT program

Fulfill program requirements to maintain your MCT certification

Microsoft recognizes and promotes MCTs as Microsoft technical and instructional experts. Program requirements ensure that MCTs, who play such an important role in the training process, consistently satisfy customers.

For the MCT 2008 program year (from April 1, 2008, through March 31, 2009), MCTs must fulfill the following requirements.

Meet technical competency requirements for each course that they are authorized to teach.

Administer course evaluations to every student and maintain high customer satisfaction scores.

New MCTs must deliver at least one Microsoft course within the first year as an MCT.


At various times during the program year, Microsoft conducts audits of the MCT community to ensure compliance with program requirements.


If you have questions about the certification process or about the program requirements, contact a Microsoft Regional Service Center near you.



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