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Interested in becoming an MCT?

Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs) are the premier technical and instructional experts in Microsoft technologies. When you join this esteemed group of worldwide training professionals, you’ll enjoy exclusive access to Microsoft benefits and readiness resources designed to enhance your training career and engage with Microsoft teams.
For more details, see here.

Why VoltEdge Learning?

Our mission at VoltEdge Learning is to help others recognize their full potential whether as a technical trainer or an expert in a specific technical field. We’re proud to be a Microsoft-approved vendor for the instructional skills certification, which is a key requirement for those seeking to become an MCT. Through our own professionals and experts, and our comprehensive range of services, we can ensure that you will gain the necessary expertise required for joining the MCT program.

How do I become an MCT?

To enroll in the MCT program and qualify as an MCT, there are 3 requirements that must be met:

• 1) Review and agree to the MCT Program Agreement – you can view the agreement here.
  
• 2) Obtain an MCT-qualifying credential – any Microsoft “Associate” level certification or higher qualifies (“Fundamental” level certifications do not qualify).
  
• 3) Provide verified proof of instructional skills through a Microsoft-approved provider – must provide an ISC from a provider.
  

What is an ISC?

‘ISC’ stands for “Instructional Skills Certificate” and is one of the key requirements needed for becoming an MCT. To obtain the ISC, you must apply for and pass an Instructional skills course through a Microsoft-approved Instructional Skills Certificate Provider (ISCP). The ISCP will then provide the certificate as a proof of verification to show that you have demonstrated the necessary skills and knowledge to teach Microsoft courses to the standards set by Microsoft themselves.

Training in Instructional Skills

Our instructional skills course will equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel as a technical trainer. Through our virtual interactive sessions, you will learn how to plan and prepare for effective class delivery, utilize various delivery methods and technologies, cater to the diverse learning styles of your students, and assess both student and trainer performance.

Nowadays, the IT industry is increasingly shifting towards online deliveries, so our course will also explore the differences between online, hybrid, and in-person class deliveries, and provide insights into how you can optimize your effectiveness with each type of delivery.

In this course, you will participate in a range of exercises and be an active participant in group discussions and presentations. You will also have the opportunity to deliver a brief presentation (about 15-30 minutes) to the class and receive constructive feedback to help you improve your skills.

The following topics will be covered in each class delivery as part of the learning objectives:

To ensure that each class meets the unique needs of learners, we customize the content accordingly.
We evaluate each learner’s progress throughout the class using feedback from MCT facilitators, other learners, and invited MCTs. If you meet the criteria for approval, you will receive a certificate that can be presented to Microsoft when applying to become an MCT. If not, we will work with you to create an action plan to address any issues and provide guidance to help you succeed. You will then have the opportunity to deliver another teach-back presentation, which will be used to provide feedback and advice on your delivery techniques.

How can I sign up?

Our Instructional Skills Course sessions are initially offered virtually in an online format, but in-person sessions are currently being planned for the near future. Sessions are offered in Japan Standard Time. When you sign-up for a session, a Microsoft teams link will be provided via email to enable you to join the session online. If there are not enough attendees to run a session, we will contact you ASAP to notify you and offer to reschedule to another session. You can check the availability of our ISC courses in the calendar below.