This vendor-specific certification is offered by:
Microsoft Corporation
Redmond, WA, USA
Phone: 800-636-7544
Email: MCPHelp@microsoft.com

Skill Level: Instructor                            Status: Active

Certification Summary:
For individuals who want to be qualified instructionally and certified technically by Microsoft to deliver Microsoft Official Curriculum instructor-led courses for Microsoft Certified Technical Education Centers (CTECs) and Microsoft Authorized Academic Training Program (ATEC) institutions.

You must also demonstrate your skills as a trainer. If you are a new trainer, provide proof that you have attended an instructional presentation skills or train-the-trainer course that has been pre-approved by Microsoft. If you are an experienced trainer, you can instead present an instructor certificate from Cisco Systems, Citrix, Novell, Oracle, or CompTIA's CTT+. Alternatively you can provide proof that you are an instructor at an accredited academic institution.

Finally, you must complete the MCT application and pay the associated fee ($400).

Continuing requirements:
You must deliver training to at east 15 students in a valid Microsoft venue in a single period of four consecutive quarters. Must pay annual renewal fee. Must meet technical competency for each course you wish to teach. Must administer student surveys and obtain high customer satisfaction scores.

Low Cost: $400   High Cost: Not available

Perks:

logo	lapel pin	beta participation	product discounts
certificate	referral service	private forum	training discounts
plaque	directory listing	priority support

Other Perks:
Wallet card
Microsoft learning DVDs
Free access to Microsoft Learning Library.

Online resources:
The MCT application form can be completed online from this certification's Web page. A complete MCT requirements guide is available there as well.

Offline resources:
To request an MCT application kit, call Microsoft at 1-800-688-0496 or use the Microsoft Fax-backservice: phone number 800-727-3351, document number 1000-0310.

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