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Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) for Educators

Technology plays a role in virtually every business around the world. Possessing the fundamental knowledge of how technology works and understanding its impact on today's academic and workplace environment is increasingly important - particularly for students interested in exploring professions involving technology. That's why Microsoft and Certiport are pleased to offer you the Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) certification - a new entry-level credential from Microsoft that validates fundamental technology knowledge among students seeking to build a career in technology.

The Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) certification is the ideal and preferred path to Microsoft's world-renowned technology certification programs, such as Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) and Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP). MTA is positioned to become the premier credential for individuals seeking to explore and pursue a career using Microsoft technology, or to augment related pursuits such as business or other fields where technology is pervasive.

MTA Promotes Success for Technology Educators

Through MTA, instructors will strengthen the substance and value of their technology and business courses by certifying students right in the classroom, which will ultimately accelerate student progress and success. MTA empowers instructors to differentiate themselves and provide an academic advantage for their students. Certiport makes it easy for you to start using MTA today. MTA is cost-effective and easy to deploy: it comes with exam review curriculum and state-of-the-art certification exams - all leading to an industry-recognized Microsoft credential for students.

Technology Educator Benefits

• MTA prepares educators to teach and test the fundamentals of technology while helping students prepare for advanced IT classes. MTA exams can be delivered by educators in the classroom any day at any time, making it easy to integrate them into existing schedules and curricula.
• Create new opportunities for you and your students - MTA exams help you explore potential and passion with a variety of technology tracks
• The MTA exam is the smart alternative to creating and maintaining your own exams - MTA exams easily integrate into the most popular Learning Management Systems.
• Give your students more than a passing grade this semester. Help students become more competitive when they graduate by providing them with confidence and a Microsoft credential.

The MTA Campus Licence

Implementing a new certification program in your classroom has never been so easy - with the MTA Campus Licence. Through the one-time purchase of the 12-month, 1,000-exam MTA Campus Licence, there's no more need for ad hoc budget requests and recurrent purchases of exam vouchers. Now, you can budget for one low cost for the entire year - then administer MTA exams to your students and other faculty across your entire campus where and when you want.

The MTA Campus Licence provides a convenient and affordable suite of entry-level technology certifications designed to empower educators and motivate students as they build a foundation for their careers.

Limited time offer! Get your institution started with MTA through a FREE 45-Day Trial MTA Campus Licence - good for up to 50 exams. You receive the entire suite of seven MTA exams including evaluation copies of the MTA Certification Exam Review Kits so you can experience the potential of MTA for yourself. With the FREE 45-day Trial MTA Campus Licence, integrating an industry recognised certification into learning curricula and preparing students for a career in technology has never been easier!