Microsoft Certified Trainer

Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs) are the premier technical and instructional experts in Microsoft products, technologies, and solutions. To ensure a superior learning experience for our customers, MCTs are the only individuals that Microsoft authorises to deliver training that is based on Official Microsoft Learning Products or Microsoft Dynamics Learning Products for the MCT programme.

The MCT community spans more than 140 countries and includes classroom and e-learning instructors, learning consultants, authors, conference presenters, user group leaders, and more. All are united by passion and talent for helping Microsoft customers and partners realise their full learning potential.

MCTs meet high initial and ongoing certification requirements and enjoy access to many benefits. These include free access to the complete library of Official Microsoft Learning products; substantial discounts on exams, books, and Microsoft products; members-only newsgroups and online community resources; and invitations to exclusive events and programmes.

Microsoft Certified Trainer programme requirements and benefits

MCT Certification Requirements

Updated: February 27, 2009

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 programme, you are granted access to valuable program benefits.

Fulfill programme requirements to maintain your MCT certification

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

For the MCT 2009 programme year

(from April 1, 2009, through March 31, 2010)

MCTs must fulfill the following requirements.

  Meet MCT competency requirements for each course they deliver.

  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 programme year, Microsoft conducts audits of

     the MCT community to ensure compliance with programme requirements.

  Pass at least one Microsoft Office 2003 (MOS) OR

      Office 2007 (MCAS) exam

For a full list please visit Microsoft's Website

http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mct/guide/default.mspx