Why Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs) are better

Focus on training needs

Technology continues to advance quickly, and today’s students and employers require training services that keep up with this accelerating pace of change. They demand flexible teaching methods that suit various learning styles and hectic schedules, as well as up-to-date content that supports their current computing environment.

More and more, students need educational formats that go beyond the traditional classroom. They seek trainers with the imagination and experience to teach in dynamic and engaging ways. And that’s what Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs) provide—leading–edge material that is customized for students’ diverse needs and presented in a variety of formats by instructors at the top of their profession.

MCTs, with their comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft products and technologies, bring both breadth and depth to the material they present. Their well-honed teaching skills ensure that students get the most out of their time spent in training. With all that MCTs offer, IT professionals and developers who get trained can be confident they are on the best path to success.

MCTs provide the best training solution

The MCT credential allows students to easily identify the best possible trainers on Microsoft products and technologies and get the most from their training investment. Microsoft only accredits professional trainers who maintain their knowledge of Microsoft technologies and their instructional skills. Certification means these professionals meet Microsoft’s high technical training standards. Not only do MCTs deliver Microsoft Official Curriculum (MOC), they also offer students valuable knowledge, an adaptable teaching style, and up-to-date skills.

Why choose (MCTs) over (MCPs)?

MCTs have both broad and deep technical knowledge.
As premier Microsoft Certified Professionals (MCPs), MCTs have demonstrated their depth of knowledge on Microsoft technologies. They also must understand how Microsoft technologies fit into the real-world computing environments that IT professionals use. This allows MCTs to adapt course material to customers’ unique training needs.

MCTs demonstrate high quality instructional skills.
MCTs actively engage in developing effective instructional skills in a variety of formats, and bring this dynamic approach to their classes. This helps to meet the range of training needs they encounter.

MCTs are committed to professional development.
MCTs dedicate time each year to deepening their technical knowledge and validating their instructional capabilities. To maintain their certification, MCTs must stay up-to-date on industry changes—so students do too.

Come out ahead. Learn with MCTs—the only trainers recognized by Microsoft as experts in Microsoft technologies with exceptional instructional abilities.

Learn how the MCT credential has brought success to trainers, and positively impacted their students and employers on the MCT Success Stories page.