Prerequisites to Become a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT)

1. Hold an Active Microsoft Associate or Expert-Level Certification

To be eligible for the MCT Program, you must have at least one valid Microsoft Associate or Expert-level certification. Fundamental-level certifications such as AZ-900, PL-900, MS-900, SC-900, etc., are not accepted.

• Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
• Power Platform Functional Consultant Associate (PL-200)
• Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300)
• Dynamics 365 Finance Functional Consultant Associate (MB-310)
• Microsoft 365 Administrator Expert (MS-102)
• Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200)

Full eligible certification list: Microsoft Certification Directory

2. Instructional Skills Certification (ISCP)

You must complete an Instructional Skills Certification Program (ISCP) from a Microsoft-approved provider such as AtiSunya. This certification verifies your teaching capability and is submitted during your MCT application.

• Instructor-led teaching methodology
• Classroom / Online delivery techniques
• Teach-back sessions with feedback and evaluation

3. Training / Teaching Experience (Recommended)

While not mandatory, prior teaching or technical training delivery experience is beneficial:

• Corporate or academic training experience
• Conducting technical workshops
• Public speaking or mentoring

Benefits of the Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) Program

Software & Subscription Benefits

• Microsoft 365 Developer Subscription (Office 365 E5)
• Azure Credits: $100/month
• Visual Studio Enterprise Subscription
• Microsoft Learn for Educators Toolkit

Exclusive Discounts & Offers

• Discounted or free Microsoft certification exams
• Learning platform discounts (LinkedIn Learning, Pluralsight, etc.)
• Exclusive MCT Event Access

Community Benefits

• Global MCT Community Network
• Private MCT Lounge at Microsoft Events
• Early Access to courseware and preview releases