What Is A Microsoft Certified Trainer

Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCT) are professionals that must pass a certification exam after becoming eligible by meeting some stringent requirements. They are authorized to give various Microsoft technology training to non-technical personnel or give seminars.MCTs are the only individuals authorized to provide official training for Microsoft Certification exams.

Requirements:

Pass an exam in an Office program(s) to earn a Microsoft Office Specialist certification. Being certified as a Microsoft Office Specialist demonstrates you have the skills needed to get the most out of Office.

Must be a competent trainer by being one of the following: CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer (CompTIA CTT+ exam), a technical trainer for an approved vendor, an instructor at an approved academic institution or pass an approved presentation skills course.

Certification maintenance requirements:

  • Must deliver at least one official Microsoft course within the first year of being an MCT
  • Give course evaluations to all students and maintain a high score in customer satisfaction