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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.
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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.
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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