Demonstrate Instructional Presentation Skills

The following requirements apply to Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) candidates in North America. If you are an MCT candidate outside North America, you may complete any one of the options that follow, or you may contact your local Microsoft Regional Service Center for alternative requirements for your region.

Note To demonstrate that you have instructional presentation skills, you must indicate on your MCT application that you have completed one of the following requirements.

Option 1. Provide evidence of your Certified Technical Trainer (CompTIA CTT+) certification from CompTIA
CompTIA CTT+ is a cross-industry certification that validates that a technical instructor has attained a standard of excellence in the training industry. CompTIA CTT+ consists of two tests: a computer-based test that is available at Prometric testing centers, and a video submission.

Option 2. Attend and pass a presentation skills course
Prove that you have passed a presentation skills course or train-the-trainer course from a CompTIA Learning Alliance provider, or from one of the additional presentation skills training providers listed in the following spreadsheet.

Option 3. Prove that you are an experienced technical trainer
Provide evidence of your certified instructor credential from any one of these vendors:

Option 4. Prove that you are an instructor at an accredited academic institution
Provide evidence of your employment status with an accredited academic institution.

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