MCT: Microsoft Certified Trainer Certification

Overview Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs) are qualified instructors, certified by Microsoft to deliver Microsoft training courses to IT professionals and developers. MCTs play an important role in Microsoft's training and certification process. They are regarded as Microsoft product and course experts who have the instructional skills and technical qualifications to deliver quality training to Information Technology (IT) professionals and developers. Target Audience This certification is ideal for trainers and presenters from all industries to improve their presentation skills. Before you apply to become a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), you must acquire one of the premier Microsoft Certified Professional certifications: MCSE, MCSD, MCSD for Microsoft.NET or MCDBA. Follow these steps to earn MCT Certification: Step 1: Acquire a Premier MCP Certification Step 2: Attend a Microsoft Course at a Microsoft Certified Partner for Learning Solutions Step 3: Demonstrate Instructional Presentation Skills S tep 4: Complete the MCT Application MCT: Microsoft Certified Trainer Preparation Class Description MCTs play an important role in Microsoft's training and certification process. They are regarded as Microsoft product and course experts who have the instructional skills and technical qualifications to deliver quality training to Information Technology (IT) professionals and developers. Requirements The Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) Program is an annual renewal program. Each year in October, you are required to complete an online application, pay an annual fee, and meet a number of program requirements in order to renew your certification for the coming year. As a member of the exclusive MCT Program, you will be granted access to a number of valuable program benefits. Follow These Steps to Earn Your MCT Certification If you would like to apply to become an MCT, please thoroughly read the MCT Program Guide and the MCT Agreement(Microsoft Word document, 93 KB) before beginning the application process. Step 1: Acquire a Premier MCP Certification Step 2: Demonstrate Instructional Presentation Skills Step 3: Complete the MCT Application Step 4: Welcome to the MCT Program

Microsoft Certified Trainer for MOS

Requirement 1: Microsoft Office Specialist Master Certification

To earn a Microsoft Office Specialist Master Instructor certificate for Microsoft Office 2003 Editions, Microsoft Office XP or Microsoft Office 2000, you must take and pass the following certification exams:

Microsoft Office 2003 Editions:^*

• Word 2003 Expert
• Excel 2003 Expert
• PowerPoint 2003
• Elective: Access 2003 or Outlook 2003 (*substituting Outlook XP until Outlook 2003 becomes available)

Microsoft Office XP:

• Word 2002 Expert
• Excel 2002 Expert
• PowerPoint 2002
• Elective: Access 2002 or Outlook 2002

Microsoft Office 2000:

• Word 2000 Expert
• Excel 2000 Expert
• PowerPoint 2000
• Elective: Access 2000 or Outlook 2000

^*Master Instructor certification for Microsoft Office 2003 Editions will be available after all of the Office 2003 Edition exams are available.

Requirement 2: Instructional Experience

Any one of the following credentials will satisfy the instructional experience requirement for the Microsoft Office Specialist Master Instructor certificate:

• A diploma or transcript from an accredited educational institution verifying that you have satisfied the requirements for a teaching or training degree
• Written verification from your current or past employer on the employer’s letterhead verifying that you have two or more years of experience delivering competent training on Microsoft Office desktop programs
• A certificate verifying that you have successfully completed a Microsoft approved presentation skills or Train-the-Trainer course
• An instructor completion certificate from any of the following vendors: CompTIA, Certified Internet Webmaster, Cisco Systems, Citrix, Lotus, Microsoft (MCT), Novell, or Oracle

Requirement 3: Application Fee

The application fee for the Microsoft Office Specialist Master Instructor program is US$95.

Requirement 4: Application Process

1. Complete the Microsoft Office Specialist Master Instructor application.
2. Mail, fax, or e-mail proof of your instructional experience or credentials to the contact information shown below.
3. Wait approximately four weeks for your application to be processed. Notifications of acceptance are sent in e-mail on a weekly basis.

Contact Information

• E-mail: instructors@certiport.com
  
• Phone: (888) 999-9830 (in the United States and Canada)
  
• Phone: (801) 847-3100 (outside the United States and Canada)
  
• Fax: (801) 772-3298

Mailing Address

Microsoft Office Specialist Program
Microsoft Office Specialist Master Instructor Program Manager
1276 South 820 East, Suite 200
American Fork, UT 84003
USA

For additional information, see the Microsoft Office Specialist Master Instructors Frequently Asked Questions page. If you still have questions about the certification process or about the program requirements, please send an e-mail message to instructors@certiport.com.