IAMCT Approved Technical Trainer (IAMCT ATT) Program

The IAMCT Approved Technical Trainer is a teaching certification that enables you to apply for status as a MCT. For current MCTs it's a good way to refresh and keep your skills. The training is priced to only cover IAMCTs costs of arranging the training and therefore the prices may vary between countries and deliveries. The certification is accepted by Microsoft Learning to prove presentation skills for your MCT application. You will obtain a diploma after a successful examination. Before becomming a certified MCT you will also need to have one technical exam within the area of your teaching MCSE, MCSD, etc.

IAMCT Approved Technical Trainer (IAMCT ATT) Process

Step 1: Application and acceptance

You must apply and be accepted into the programme. The application is free, and the course fee is due upon acceptance.
You can see our scheduled trainings and examinations, and book your seat on the Scheduled courses page.

Step 2: Attend a IAMCT ATT course

You will then attend a three day pedagogy course. It is vital that you have some experiences as a speaker/presenter/teacher before this course. The course will teach you how to handle typical classroom situations and how to excel at delivering your knowledge to your students. It is a very interactive training lead by two experienced trainers and will include disussions on pedagody and psychology.

Step 3: Examination

After the course there is a practical presentation exam. You must 1) use demos, 2) handle questions, 3) use technical aids such as Microsoft PowerPoint, 4) be technically correct and last but most important 5) present yourself and the material in a professional way. The examination will be held in a classroom with examinators present who will rate your performance and approve that a diploma should be issued. The examination is usualy held in conjunction with the training and normally you should expect to set aside a additional day.

Step 4: Application to Microsoft

After you have recivied the dimploma, you can start applying for MCT certification. You will then send them you diploma via Fax, letter or email. They will then validate your diploma and accept you into the MCT program. More details is found at http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/learning/mct-certification.aspx.

If you need a copy of your diploma please email att@iamct.org with the subject "IAMCT ATT Diploma request". You must supply Us with Your name, date of examination, and who were delivering the Training/Examination.