Microsoft Instructional Skills Certification

Microsoft Instructional Skills Certification. Microsoft Certified Trainers must meet stringent requirements for entry into the Microsoft MCT Program.

Microsoft Certified Trainers are the ONLY professionals authorized to deliver Microsoft’s Official Curriculum (MOC) Courseware. These Professionals are experts in Microsoft technologies, and possess the delivery and communication skills to help both existing Microsoft Professionals and aspiring IT Professionals to acquire the skills needed for successful technology careers.

The MCT certification not only establishes that trainers possess the technical skills in the subject matter that they are teaching, but also provides a great assortment of benefits to the educators and their students. A new MCT joins a world-wide community of technical educators who share the passion of learning and training Microsoft technologies. MCTs communicate through a private newsgroup, and are invited to meet annually at one of several MCT Summits for face-to-face contact and technical training updates from Microsoft. These and many other opportunities are invaluable resources for broadening an educator’s technical expertise. ”Find Out More 

Professionals upskilling to Microsoft Certified Trainer status, must possess a qualifying Microsoft premier certification and attend an approved provider Instructional skills course. Fourth Dimension Technologies, Inc. has been a approved provider of Microsoft Instructional Skills (MCT) Certification since 1999.

Who are MCT’s?

The MCT certification not only establishes that trainers possess the technical skills in the subject matter that they are teaching, but also provides a great assortment of benefits to the educators and their students. A new MCT joins a world-wide community of technical educators who share the passion of learning and training Microsoft technologies. MCTs communicate through a private newsgroup, and are invited to meet annually at one of several MCT Summits for face-to-face contact and technical training updates from Microsoft. These and many other opportunities are invaluable resources for broadening an educator’s technical expertise .”Find Out More 

How do MCT’s help?

Microsoft Certified Trainers are the ONLY authorized professional trainers that can deliver Microsoft’s Official Content. They are experts in the subjects they deliver both technically and in delivery, communication and understanding how to develop Microsoft Professionals, and individual’s seeking to become Microsoft Professionals in the IT market. These professionals bring their existing technical skills combined with instructional skills that lead to successful outcomes. Their depth of knowledge and experience help Microsoft professionals gain the advantage they need in the 21st century workforce.

Why become a MCT?

There are a number of reasons to become a MCT. The MCT is one of Microsoft’s most prestigious bedrock certifications. It was developed in 1993 when there was only a few certifications that Microsoft offered. The benefits of MCT certification outweighs the cost several times over. Some of these benefits include deep discounts on books, both print and e-books, practice exams, industry exams, a unique MCT Job Search Portal, free access to (MOC) courseware and much more. We will walk you through all of the benefits during class.

How many MCTs are there?

Microsoft no longer releases this data. However in 2008-2009 there were roughly 14,000 MCT’s globally. The last known numbers reported was somewhere around 2017-2018 and there was a little less than 30,000 Microsoft Certified Trainers worldwide. Unfornatenly, this exclusive club is under the radar, therefore many Microsoft Professionals are not aware of the MCT Program, or How it works, The Incredible Benefits Associated with the Program or the Entry Requirements.

When compared to other Microsoft Certifications it is a no brainer. By the early 2,000’s there were well over 2 Million MCP’s. By 2008-2009 there were around 5 Million, and today that number has certainly expanded to close to 10-15 Million worldwide.

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Step # 1

If you are seeking to become a MCT the first step is to Obtain A Qualifying Microsoft Certification. Click here for the certification that Microsoft accepts to qualify for MCT Certification. Scroll down and find MCT  requirements.

Okay, now that you are clear on the certifications that qualify for MCT status, you will need to.

Step # 2

attend an Instructional Skills course from an approved provider of MCT Instructional Skills Certification. Be aware that you only need one of the qualifying certifications that you verified on the qualifying course list. The reason we want to clarify is, that many times we have students ask if they need all the certifications on the list.  Remember you only need one qualifying certification.

Steps # 3

Next you must attend a Fourth Dimension Technologies, Inc. Instructional Skills Course. We have 3 paths to choose from. The first and most popular path is our self-study course. This course is designed for active or working adults. Active adults do not always have the time to take a traditional class. They lack the time to take a class that requires 2-3 days to complete. Our self-study course allows you to take the course at your own pace. This course can be completed in a few days. You could also take a month or more to complete the course. Since we designed this course for working adults, we added some things for your convenience. First we have added a final exam. The final exam must be completed in 2 hours. You can take it multiple times at no additional cost if you do not pass on your first attempt. You need 65% for a passing score. The exam consists of 50 questions.

If you desire a more traditional experience, you should choose our Virtual Instructor-Led online delivery method. This course has proven an excellent choice for Microsoft professionals that are in different regions of the world. This course is scheduled to run on U.S Eastern Standard Time and European time. The course is designed to be completed in 2-3 days. There is no final exam required for this course.

Lastly, if you desire an in-person course this is the offering for you. This course is not offered regularly due to the recent covid-19 pandemic. We also limit the class side with this offering. Students will not exceed 10 per session. This course is delivered in a brick-and-mortar environment. The course is designed to complete over 2-3 days.

So now that you know that you must follow 2-3 steps to qualify for the MCT Certification. A qualifying Microsoft Certification. And  Attend a Fourth Dimension Technologies, Inc. approved Instructional Skills course. You will be issued a Certificate of Completion from Fourth Dimension Technologies, Inc. You must Provide Microsoft a copy of our Certificate of Completion. This is done by uploading your certificate through the MCT enrollment tool. You must go to the online application which is accessed through the MCT Enrollment tool. Use the online tool for the following: Review the MCT program requirements and sign the MCT Program Guide and Agreement. Your electronic signature validates your acceptance of the Terms and Conditions of the MCT Agreement. May sure you follow this step.

We have discussed the 2 critical steps to MCT Certification. We have touched on what should have first after you receive your certificate of completion.

Step # 4

The next step is simply to update your profile information. The contact information that you provide is used for MCT communications. The MCT Program team are Microsoft personal dedicated to the MCT community. It is important that you provide current information to take up to date on newsletters, events, and discounts. We will discuss some of the benefits of MCT certification in another article.

Step # 5

During the enrollment process, specify your employment status. If you are employed by a Learning Partner or a Microsoft Imagine Academy, you need your employer’s Learning Partner or Microsoft Imagine Academy ID number. Providing your employer MCID allows for discount on MCT enrollment fees if your organization qualifies.

Step # 6

You then select your payment method. Program fees vary, depending on your country/region and employment status. To find the MCT and MCT Alumni membership fees for your country/region. Click here If you do not have a Microsoft Certification ID (MCID), you can get one first by contacting customerservices@certiport.com

Let’s talk about the MCT Application fees. You must pay the any Microsoft fees associated with the processing and activation of your MCT.

In summary we have discussed the 2 steps you need to become an MCT. We then walked through the steps of activation. How to update your profile. The process of payment of MCT fees. 

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