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How MCTs Make Training Better

Updated: October 1, 2004

Focus on training needs

Today’s students and employers require trainers who keep up with the accelerating rate of change. They demand flexible teaching methods that suit various learning styles and hectic schedules, as well as up-to-date content that supports their current computing environment.

More and more, students need educational formats that go beyond the traditional classroom. They seek trainers with the imagination and experience to teach in dynamic and engaging ways. And that’s what Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs) provide: leading-edge learning solutions customized for students’ diverse needs and presented by instructors at the top of their profession.

MCTs, with their comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft products and technologies, bring both breadth and depth to the material they present. Their well-honed teaching skills ensure that students get the most out of their time spent in training. With all that MCTs offer, IT professionals, developers, and business professionals who receive training can be confident they are on the best path to success.

MCTs provide the best training solution

The MCT credential allows students to easily identify the best trainers on Microsoft products and technologies and get the most from their training investment. Microsoft only accredits professional trainers who prove their knowledge of Microsoft technologies and their instructional skills. Certification means these professionals meet Microsoft’s high technical training standards. More importantly, MCTs meet the high expectations of our customers: Microsoft requires MCTs to consistently measure customer satisfaction with their services and maintain high ratings.

In addition to delivering Official Microsoft Learning Products and Microsoft Business Solutions Learning Products, MCTs also offer students valuable knowledge, an adaptable teaching style, and up-to-date skills. For all of these reasons, Microsoft requires its Certified Partners for Learning Solutions to use MCTs exclusively when delivering training using Official Microsoft Learning Products and Microsoft Business Solutions Learning Products.

Why choose MCTs?

•	MCTs have both broad and deep technical knowledge. As Microsoft Certified Professionals (MCPs) or Microsoft Business Solutions Certified Masters, MCTs have demonstrated their depth of knowledge on Microsoft technologies in a job role or field related to that of their students. They also must understand how Microsoft technologies fit into real-world computing environments. This allows MCTs to adapt course material to customers’ unique training needs.
•	MCTs demonstrate high quality instructional skills. MCTs demonstrate high quality instructional skills. MCTs actively engage in developing effective instructional skills in a variety of formats, and bring this dynamic approach to their classes. This helps to meet the range of training needs they encounter.
•	MCTs consistently delight customers. MCTs administer customer satisfaction evaluations at the conclusion of every course or learning event and maintain very high satisfaction ratings.

Come out ahead. Learn with MCTs—the only trainers recognized by Microsoft as experts in Microsoft technologies with exceptional instructional abilities.

Read MCT Success Stories and learn how the MCT credential has made trainers successful and positively impacted their students and employers.

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