Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) Preparation & Application Support
The Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) program is a credential for professionals who teach official Microsoft courseware. This course prepares you to meet the technical and instructional requirements, guides you through the application process, and builds the delivery skills Microsoft evaluators assess.
Course Overview
The Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) is not a single exam — it is an annual membership program administered by Microsoft that authorises qualified individuals to deliver official Microsoft Learning Partner courseware. To be accepted, applicants must satisfy two independent requirements simultaneously: hold at least one current, qualifying Microsoft role-based or specialty certification, and demonstrate instructional competency through an accepted teaching qualification or a minimum number of verified classroom-delivery hours.
This preparation course helps you understand exactly what Microsoft requires, identify which of your existing certifications qualify, and gather the supporting documentation you need before submitting your application through the Microsoft MCT portal. Our Certified Partner instructors — who are themselves active MCTs — walk you through every step, including the MCP (Microsoft Credentials) profile setup, the Proof of Instructional Skills submission, and the annual renewal workflow.
Beyond the administrative process, the course dedicates significant time to the skills Microsoft expects you to demonstrate in a classroom: structuring technical content for diverse learner levels, delivering Microsoft Official Course (MOC) labs effectively, managing Q&A for complex Azure or Microsoft 365 questions, and adapting delivery to virtual or hybrid formats. These instructional skills matter both for your initial application and for the ongoing quality reviews that MCT status requires.
The three learning modalities — self-paced preparation modules, live coaching sessions with working MCTs, and scenario-based exercises — give you a realistic picture of what MCT delivery looks like day-to-day. Live Labs included in the course let you practice facilitated walkthroughs of Microsoft Official Course lab exercises, which is the scenario you will face as a credentialed MCT.
Note: Boost eLearning cannot apply on your behalf; MCT applications are submitted directly by the individual to Microsoft. This course guides and supports that process.
What You'll Learn
- Identify which Microsoft role-based or specialty certifications qualify as the technical prerequisite for MCT membership
- Understand the two-part MCT eligibility requirement: qualifying certification plus proof of instructional skills
- Locate and correctly complete all required fields in the Microsoft MCT application portal
- Prepare an acceptable Proof of Instructional Skills submission (teaching qualification or verified delivery hours)
- Set up and maintain a complete Microsoft Credentials (Learn) profile linked to your MCT application
- Understand the annual MCT renewal requirements and how to document continued delivery activity
- Structure and deliver a segment of Microsoft Official Course content to a mixed-level technical audience
- Facilitate Microsoft Official Course lab exercises, including common troubleshooting scenarios learners encounter
- Navigate the MCT community hub, courseware portal, and Microsoft Learning Partner resources available after approval
- Understand the distinction between MCT and MCT Regional Lead, and the process for MCT alumni reinstatement
Who This Course Is For
- Microsoft-certified professionals who want to teach official Microsoft courses commercially or within their organisation
- Corporate trainers and technical educators who already deliver Microsoft content and need formal MCT status
- IT consultants and architects who want to add authorised Microsoft training delivery to their service portfolio
- Learning and development professionals at Microsoft Learning Partners requiring MCT-credentialed instructors
- MCT alumni whose credential has lapsed and who need guidance on the reinstatement process
Course Outline
- What the MCT credential is and is not (program membership vs. exam-based certification)
- Benefits of MCT status: access to MOC, courseware discounts, MCT community
- Current list of qualifying Microsoft certifications (role-based, specialty, and fundamental tiers explained)
- The two mandatory eligibility pillars and why both must be satisfied at time of application
- Reviewing your existing Microsoft certifications against the qualifying list
- Identifying the fastest certification path if you do not yet hold a qualifying credential
- Certification expiry and renewal: how retirement of older exams affects MCT eligibility
- Fundamental-level certifications (e.g., AZ-900) and why they do not qualify as the technical prerequisite
- Accepted instructional qualifications: CompTIA CTT+, equivalent national teaching credentials
- The alternative pathway: one year of verified classroom instruction with supporting evidence
- Gathering and formatting documentation for the Proof of Instructional Skills submission
- Common application rejection reasons related to instructional evidence and how to avoid them
- Setting up your Microsoft Credentials profile on Microsoft Learn
- Navigating the MCT application portal step by step
- Uploading supporting documents and submitting the application
- Application review timeline and what to expect after submission
- MCT welcome onboarding: courseware portal access, MCT Central, and community resources
- MCT annual renewal window and required actions
- Documenting training delivery activity for renewal
- Keeping your qualifying certification current (renewal exams and continuing education)
- MCT alumni status: lapsed credential, reinstatement requirements, and grace periods
- Structuring a Microsoft Official Course session: pacing, breaks, and lab integration
- Adapting MOC content for different learner experience levels in the same room
- Facilitating labs: pre-flight checks, common errors, and keeping the class on schedule
- Handling advanced questions beyond the course scope without losing credibility
- Virtual and hybrid delivery: screen-sharing labs, breakout rooms, and engagement techniques
- Scenario-based practice: delivering a 15-minute MOC segment and receiving structured feedback
- Practice walkthrough of a Microsoft Azure or Microsoft 365 lab exercise in the MCT facilitator role
- Identifying and resolving the five most common lab environment issues during live delivery
- Debrief and reflection: comparing your facilitation approach to MCT best practices
About the Certification Exam
- Exam code
- N/A u2014 no exam
- Length
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- Questions
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- Passing score
- N/A
- Exam cost
- MCT annual membership fee applies after acceptance (see microsoft.com/en-us/learning/mct-certification.aspx for current fee schedule)
- Where
- Applications submitted directly at the Microsoft MCT application portal
The certification exam fee is paid separately to the testing provider and is not included in the course price unless stated otherwise.
Live Labs Included
Hands-on practice on real environments
This course includes Live Labs — direct access to real hardware and cloud environments so you build the skills the exam actually tests.
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Pass Guarantee Included
Complete this course and if you don't pass the certification exam on your first attempt, we'll refund your course fee or give you a free retake — your choice.