MCT MCLC 2007 Program Guide

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MCT and MCLC Program Guide 2007 1

2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rightsreserved.

Subject to change from time to time. Last

revision: January 2007

Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Server are either registered trademarks or trademarks ofMicrosoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Other company or products names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of theirrespective owners.

Contents

Section 1: Benefits of MCT and MCLC Certification 2

Section 2: How to Become an MCT 5

Section 3: MCT Competencies 8

Section 4: 2007 Program Requirements 12

Section 5: How to Become an MCLC 15

Section 6: MCT and MCLC Certification Status 17

Section 7: Applying for MODL Authorization 18

Section 8: Reinstating Your MCT Certification 18

Appendix 1: Definitions 19

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2 MCT and MCLC Program Guide 2007

Section 1: Benefits of MicrosoftCertified Trainer (MCT) and

Microsoft Certified LearningConsultant (MCLC)Certification

Microsoft certifies professional trainers and learning consultants whodemonstrate and maintain technical and instructional expertise using Microsoft

technologies and who apply their skills to todays learning environment forinformation technology (IT) professionals.

The Microsoft Certified Trainer credential allows students, training providers,and organizations to identify skilled professionals who can deliver training on

Microsoft technologies and products. With an MCT Certification, trainers mayhave a competitive edge in their career and are a vital resource in todaystechnical training community.

The Microsoft Certified Learning Consultant credential allows organizationsand training providers to identify skilled professionals who can design, develop,and deliver consultative learning solutions based on Microsoft technologies and

products.

To achieve MCLC status, in addition to other requirements detailed herein,MCLCs must first achieve MCT status. Therefore, unless stated specifically asapplying to MCLCs, all references to MCTs will also apply to MCLCs.

In addition to industry recognition, Microsoft provides MCTs and MCLCs with

a valuable set of resources to help them become some of the best technicalinstructional professionals in the world. These certified professionals willreceive a number of program benefits, including:

Exclusive authorization to teach Microsoft Courses using OfficialMicrosoft Learning Products and/or Microsoft BusinessSolutions/Microsoft Dynamics Learning Products at a MicrosoftCertified Partner for Learning Solutions. Because MCTs play suchan important role in the training process, Microsoft requires thatMicrosoft Courses be delivered only by MCTs.

Exclusive Internet access to Trainer Kits for all Official MicrosoftLearning Products and Microsoft Business Solutions/MicrosoftDynamics Learning Products (includingbut not limited to

Microsoft Official Courses, Microsoft Official Workshops, MicrosoftOfficial Seminars and Microsoft Official Clinics). More information onthe Official Microsoft Learning Product portfolio is availablehere(http://www.microsoft.com/learning/training/default.mspx)

Trainer Kits are available to download through the MCT DownloadCenter. Additional content is added throughout the year.
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Internet access to all Microsoft Official Academic Courses via theMicrosoft Learning Academic Instructor Resource Center(http://www.microsoft.com/learning/educator/IRC/default.asp).

Unlimited access to the library of MicrosoftLearning e-Learningproducts (North America and EMEA only).

Abilitytoacquire full-packaged Trainer Kits for Official MicrosoftLearning Products and Microsoft Business/SolutionsLearningProducts and accesstoavailable online virtual labs. MCTs mayacquire Trainer Kits at a discounted cost from their local fulfillmentcenter, and access to online virtual labs and E-Learning courses may beacquired at MicrosoftE-Learning(https://www.microsoftelearning.com).

Microsoft Certification Exam discounts. MCTs receive a forty-fivepercent (45%) discount on MCP and Microsoft BusinessSolutions/Microsoft Dynamics certification exams in countries wherethe exam cost is equivalent to US$125 or more. In countries where theexam cost is less than the equivalent of US$125, MCTs receive a twenty

percent (20%) discount.In addition, MCTs are eligible for additionaldiscounts (up to 65% total) when they take an exam within the firstninety days of its release. See the MCT Benefits page(http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mct/benefits.mspx for specificrules and restrictions.)

Invitations to beta exams. MCTs are among the first candidates toreceive early invitations to take beta MCP exams. These invitations are

posted to the MCT Member newsgroups

Microsoft Press book discounts. (North America and EMEA only)MCTs may acquire Microsoft Press books from their local fulfillmentcenter at a discount of up to 50%.

Microsoft TechNet Plus discounts. MCTs receive a 20% discount on

a one-year subscription to TechNet Plus, the definitive technicalresource collection for IT professionalsnow with full versions ofMicrosoft software for evaluation purposes only. This is thecomprehensive set of resources IT professionals rely on for solvingtechnical problems, evaluating and planning Microsoft technologies,and building technical skills. (May not be available in all countries.).

Visual Studio Professional + MSDN Premium Subscriptiondiscounts. MCTs who also hold an MCSD on Microsoft .NET orMCPD certification are eligible to receive a 50% discount on VisualStudio Professional with MSDN Premium Subscription. MSDNPremium Subscription provides continuous, priority access to thedevelopment tools and technologies you need to build a broad range ofapplications and Web services. (May not be available in all countries)

Virtual Hard Disk Images for Official Microsoft Learning Productsand Microsoft Business Solutions/Microsoft Dynamics LearningProducts. MCTs receive a set of DVDs containing the base imagesrequired to teach Virtual PC-enabled learning products.

Courseware support. MCTs may use a special support alias to askquestions or report problems about Official Microsoft Learning
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Products and Microsoft Business Solutions/Microsoft DynamicsLearning Products components. This support service can assist youwith classroom setup problems, lab issues, content clarification, or othermatters related to the Courseware materials. Coverage is worldwide,although resolutions are delivered in English only.

Exclusive access to the MCT Member Site and the monthly MCTFlash newsletter. The MCT Member Site and MCT Flash newsletter

provide timely updates on MCT and MCLC Program announcements,Microsoft Certification and Courseware information, trainer events, andspecial promotions.

New for 2007! MCT Town Hall. The MCT Town Hall is a Web sitethat provides MCTs with access to exclusive live train-the-trainersessions delivered by expert presenters. MCTs are entitled to two (2)vouchers per year, each redeemable for attendance at one (1) MCTTown Hall Session. Additional vouchers may be purchased at any time.Additionally, Microsoft will sponsor free events throughout the yearthat will not require a voucher.

New for 2007! MCT Radio. MCT Radio, hosted on MCT Town Hall,is an archive of recorded train-the-trainer events, community

presentations, and other content of interest to MCTs. MCTs areencouraged to upload their own presentations and host their ownshows. All MCT Radio content is free to MCTs.

Coming in mid-2007! MCT Community Center (MCC). TheMCC is a community collaboration site where MCTs can browse andcontribute to knowledge libraries for Official Microsoft LearningProducts.

Special offers for the MCT community. Many products and servicesare offered free of charge or at a discount for MCTs. These specialoffers can be found in the MCT 2007 Special Offers Guide in the MCT

Welcome Kit, and on the MCT Member Site. MCT and MCLC Member newsgroups on the Internet. The

newsgroups allow you to share training tips and exchange informationwith your peers and Microsoft.

Invitations and discounts to regional and national Microsoft events.These events include regional and international readiness andcommunity events. Attending these events will help you stay currentand competitive with Microsoft technology and Microsoft Courses and

programs.

Microsoft Certified Trainer and Microsoft Certified LearningConsultant Logos. The MCT and MCLC Logos and other materialsallow you to identify yourself to Microsoft Certified Partner for

Learning Solutions (Learning Solutions Partner) and otherAuthorized Customers and students.

MCTs can find instructions for locating and ordering benefits on the MCTMembersite (https://mcp.microsoft.com/mct/program/2005_benefits.mspx)
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Section 2: How to Become an MCTTo become an MCT, you must complete these steps, as further detailed below:

1. Earn an accepted Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) or MicrosoftBusiness Solutions/Microsoft Dynamics credential,

2. Prove your instructional presentation skills, and

3. Obtain a Metrics that Matter ID

4. Apply to become an MCT and pay the annual fee.

If you have questions about the MCT Certification requirements, please contactyour regionsMicrosoft Regional Service Center(http://www.microsoft.com/lear n ing/support/worldsites.asp)

Before you apply to be an MCT, you must earn one of these credentials:

Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST)

Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) on MicrosoftWindows 2000

Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) on MicrosoftWindows Server 2003

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) on MicrosoftWindows 2000

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) on MicrosoftWindows Server 2003

Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) for

Microsoft .NET Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD)

Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) on Visual Studio6.0

Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) for Microsoft .NET

Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) on MicrosoftSQL Server 2000

Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) pass at least one of the followingexams:

Word 2003 Expert Excel 2003 Expert

PowerPoint 2003

Access 2003

Outlook 2003

Step

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Microsoft Certified Application Specialist pass at least one of thefollowing exams:

Exam 70-601: Using Microsoft Office Word 2007

Exam 70-602: Using Microsoft Office Excel 2007

Exam 70-603: Using Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007

Exam 70-604: Using Microsoft Office Outlook 2007

Exam 70-605: Using Microsoft Office Access

Exam 70-600: Using Microsoft Windows Vista

Microsoft Certified Professional: Exam 70-301, Managing, Organizing,and Delivering IT Projects by Using the Microsoft SolutionsFramework

Microsoft Certified Business Management Solutions Professional Application for Microsoft Dynamics GP

Microsoft Certified Business Management Solutions Professional

Installation & Configuration for Microsoft Dynamics GP Microsoft Certified Business Management Solutions Professional

Application for Microsoft Dynamics SL

Microsoft Certified Business Management Solutions Professional Installation & Configuration for Microsoft Dynamics SL

Microsoft Certified Business Management Solutions Professional Application for Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Microsoft Certified Business Management Solutions Professional Installation & Configuration for Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Microsoft Certified Business Management Solutions Professional Developer for Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Microsoft Certified Business Management Solutions Professional Application for Microsoft Dynamics NAV

Microsoft Certified Business Management Solutions Professional Installation & Configuration for Microsoft Dynamics NAV

Microsoft Certified Business Management Solutions Professional Developer for Microsoft Dynamics NAV

Microsoft Certified Business Management Solutions Professional Application for Microsoft Dynamics AX

Microsoft Certified Business Management Solutions Professional Installation & Configuration for Microsoft Dynamics AX


Developer for Microsoft Dynamics AX

Microsoft Retail Management System MCT Designation

The purpose of this requirement is to verify that MCTs have a proven technicalbase of skills and job role competency from which to teach. Earning aMicrosoft Certification shows that you have demonstrated your proficiency inworking with Microsoft products and technologies in a field or job role(s)


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associated with your credential. You may only teach Microsoft Courses thatmap to the certifications you hold (see Section 3, MCT Competencies).

The following requirements are for MCT candidates in North America.

MCT candidates outside North America may complete one of thefollowing options, or may contact their localMicrosoft RegionalService Center(RSC) for alternative requirements in theirregion.

To demonstrate that you possess instructional presentation skills, youmust have completed at least one of the following requirements (pleaseindicate on your MCT Application which one(s) you have achieved):

Achieve the Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+)certification from CompTIA.

Attend and pass an instructional presentation skills ortrain-the-trainer course taught by an approved Microsoft training

provider, or by a training provider who is a member of theCompTIA Learning Alliance (CLA) Program. Find approvedtraining providers(http://w w w.microsoft.com/L earning/mcp/mct/guide/two.asp)

Provide evidence of your certified instructor credential fromone of the following vendors:

Cisco Systems

Citrix

Novell

Oracle

Provide evidence of your employment as an instructor by an Accredited

Academic Institution

Microsoft uses a program called Metrics that Matter (MTM) toenforce ongoing certification requirements. In order to enroll as aMicrosoft Certified Trainer, you must acquire anMTM account (MTMID)(http://www.knowledgeadvisors .com/ newmctinmtm/). If you are already auser of MTM, you may use your current MTM ID. The MCTEnrollment Tool requires you to enter your MTM ID during enrollment.See Section 4 for additional details.

The MCT Enrollment Tool is available on theMCP Member Site(https://mcp.microsoft.com/mcp/enrol lment/enrollme n t.aspx). You mustcomplete the online Application, pay the annual program fee, and submitthe appropriate documentation to the address that is specified in the MCTEnrollment Tool.

Fees vary depending on your country of residence. Please refer to theonline fees table at

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http://www.microsoft.com/ traincert/mcp /mct/guide/fees/default.asp for specificinformation.

If you do not hold an MCP certification, you will need to provideyour Registration ID in order to access the MCP Member Site. Yourregistration ID is typically found on your exam score report and transcriptfor the following certifications:


When you enter the MCP Member Site using your Registration ID, you will beable to access the MCT Application, but you will not be able to access many ofthe other features of the MCP Member Site.

Please allow at least two weeks for processing of required documents by theappropriate RSC. When your Application has been approved, you will be

notified by e-mail, you will receive an MCT Welcome Kit, and you will begranted access to the MCT Member Site.

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Section 3: MCT CompetenciesThe MCT Program encompasses the instruction of a wide range of Microsofttechnologies to a wide range of audiences. To help ensure relevancy to

particular audiences, MCTs are assigned to one or more Competencies based onthe certification(s) that they hold. The following table lists the MCTCompetencies and their associated certifications.

Competency Certification

Desktop SupportTechnician

MCDST

Systems Administrator(Windows 2000)

MCSA on Microsoft Windows 2000

Systems Administrator

(Windows Server 2003)

MCSA on Microsoft Windows Server 2003

Systems Engineer(Windows 2000)

MCSE on Microsoft Windows 2000

Systems Engineer(Windows Server 2003)

MCSE on Microsoft Windows Server 2003

Database Administrator(SQL Server 2000)

MCDBA on Microsoft SQL Server 2000

Database Administrator(SQL Server 2005)

MCITP: Database Administration

Database Developer (SQL

Server 2005)

MCITP: Database Developer

Solutions Developer(Visual Studio 6.0)

MCSD on Visual Studio 6.0

Solutions Developer(Visual Studio .NET)

MCSD on Microsoft.NET

Application Developer(Visual Studio .NET)

MCAD on Microsoft.NET

Web Developer (VisualStudio 2005)

MCPD: Web Developer

Windows Developer(Visual Studio 2005)

MCPD: Windows Developer

Enterprise ApplicationDeveloper (Visual Studio2005)

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Business IntelligenceDeveloper

MCITP: Business Intelligence Developer

Word 2003 Expert Microsoft Office Specialist Word Expert 2003

Excel 2003 Expert Microsoft Office Specialist Excel Expert 2003

PowerPoint 2003 Microsoft Office Specialist - PowerPoint 2003

Access 2003 Microsoft Office Specialist - Access 2003

Outlook 2003 Microsoft Office Specialist Outlook 2003

Word 2007 Exam 70-601: Using Microsoft Office Word2007

Excel 2007 Exam 70-602: Using Microsoft Office Excel2007

PowerPoint 2007 Exam 70-603: Using Microsoft OfficePowerPoint 2007

Outlook 2007 Exam 70-604: Using Microsoft Office Outlook 2007

Access 2007 Exam 70-605: Using Microsoft Office Access2007

Enterprise MessagingAdministrator

MCITP: Enterprise Messaging Administrator

Consumer SupportTechnician

MCITP: Consumer Support Technician

Enterprise SupportTechnician

MCITP: Enterprise Support Technician
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Microsoft CertifiedBusiness ManagementSolutions Professional Applications for MicrosoftDynamics

Any one of the following certifications or MCTdesignations:

Microsoft Certified Business ManagementSolutions Professional Application for

Microsoft Dynamics GP Microsoft Certified Business Management

Solutions Professional Application forMicrosoft Dynamics SL

Microsoft Certified Business ManagementSolutions Professional Application forMicrosoft Dynamics CRM

Microsoft Certified Business ManagementSolutions Professional Application forMicrosoft Dynamics NAV

Microsoft Certified Business ManagementSolutions Professional Application for

Microsoft Dynamics AX

Microsoft CertifiedBusiness ManagementSolutions Professional Developer for MicrosoftDynamics


Microsoft Certified BusinessManagement Solutions Professional Developer for Microsoft Dynamics

NAV

Microsoft Certified BusinessManagement Solutions Professional Developer for Microsoft Dynamics

CRM Microsoft Certified Business Management

Solutions ProfessionalDeveloper forMicrosoft Dynamics AX
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Microsoft CertifiedBusiness ManagementSolutions Professional Installation &Configuration for

Microsoft Dynamics


Microsoft Certified Business ManagementSolutions Professional Installation &

Configuration for Microsoft Dynamics GP Microsoft Certified Business Management

Solutions Professional Installation &Configuration for Microsoft Dynamics SL

Microsoft Certified Business ManagementSolutions Professional Installation &Configuration for Microsoft DynamicsCRM

Microsoft Certified Business ManagementSolutions Professional Installation &Configuration for Microsoft Dynamics

NAV

Microsoft Certified Business ManagementSolutions Professional Installation &Configuration for Microsoft Dynamics AX

Microsoft Retail Management SystemMCT Designation

Microsoft SolutionsFramework

MCP exam 70-301, Managing, Organizing,and Delivering IT Projects by Using theMicrosoft Solutions Framework

MCTs conducting public training are restricted to teaching MicrosoftCourses associated with their Competencies. A list of MicrosoftCourses associated with each Competency is available atMicrosoftCourses

(https://mcp.microsoft.com/mct/program/competencies.mspx). The MCTtranscript will list the MCTs Competencies as well as the Microsoft Coursesthat an MCT is qualified to teach.

RestrictionsonMicrosoftCourse

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Public, open-enrollment training using Official Microsoft Learning Products orMicrosoft Business Solutions/Microsoft Dynamics Learning Products may only

be taught at a Learning Solutions Partner location, a Microsoft IT Academylocation, or on-line on behalf of a Learning Solutions Partner or a Microsoft ITAcademy. MCTs may provide private training using Official Microsoft

Learning Products or Microsoft Business Solutions/Microsoft DynamicsLearning Products at a Learning Solutions Partners location or its customerslocation or via a Microsoft Certified Partner at its location, its customerslocation, or another classroom, as long as the hardware in any of such venuescomplies with the hardware requirements in the Trainer Kits that correspondwith the Microsoft Course being taught. MCTs must comply with the terms ofconditions of the EULA included with any Microsoft Courseware.

MCTs may belong to more than one Competency, but they must hold allnecessary certifications for each Competency to which they belong.Some Microsoft Courses may require that the MCT belong to multipleCompetencies in order to conduct training (see Restrictions on

Microsoft Course Delivery above).

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Section 4: 2007 MCT ProgramRequirements

Microsoft recognizes and promotes MCTs as professionals who are skilled inMicrosoft software, technologies, and learning products. Because MCTs playsuch an important role in the learning process, it is important that MCTs

perform instructionally and technically at the level required to deliver the bestpossible training to IT professionals and developers. For this reason, the MCTProgram requires that MCTs consistently maintain a high level of customersatisfaction and a minimum level of training activity throughout the ProgramTerm.

The 2007 Program Term is divided into four program quarters:

Quarter 1: April 1, 2007 through June 30, 2007

Quarter 2: July 1, 2007 through September 30, 2007

Quarter 3: October 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007

Quarter 4: January 1, 2008 through March 31, 2008

To simplify the process of collecting evidence in support of requirements,Microsoft will use information collected by the Metrics that Matter program todetermine MCT Certification status. More information about the MTM

program is available here (http://www.knowledgeadv isors.com).

On a quarterly basis, no more than 10% of yourcustomer satisfaction scores as reported by theMTM program may be in the Dissatisfied(DSAT) range (1-4 points on a 9-point

scale). Your MCT Certification will be rescinded if your DSAT scores exceed10% in each of two consecutive quarters.

MTM reporting is provided to Microsoft automatically on an ongoing basis. Atvarious times during the Program Term, Microsoft will conduct reviews andaudits to ensure reporting compliance and integrity.

To remain an MCT in good standing, you must deliver at least one course usingMicrosoft Coursesin a valid venue (Learning Solutions Partner, IT Academy,customer site, etc.) during your first year as an MCT,. using the approvedCourseware listed below. Compliance will be determined based on studentevaluations received and recorded in the Metrics that Matter program.

The following are approved Microsoft Courses:

Official Microsoft Learning Products, (including Microsoft OfficialCourses, Microsoft Official Workshops, Microsoft Official Seminarsand Microsoft Official Clinics, including both classroom and on-linetraining)

Microsoft Business Solutions/Microsoft Dynamics Learning Products

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Custom courses made up of at least fifty percent (50%) OfficialMicrosoft Learning Products or Microsoft Business Solutions/MicrosoftDynamics Learning Products or 3 Official Microsoft Learning Productmodules (whichever is less)

Microsoft Official Academic Curriculum (MOAC) or Microsoft

Academic Learning Series (ALS) courses when delivered at aMicrosoft IT Academy or other Accredited Academic Institution

Microsoft will review MCT compliance withthe requirements listed above on a quarterly

basis. Microsoft will use data provided by theMTM program to determine whether MCTs are compliant with programrequirements. Failure to remain compliant may result in decertification.

Microsoft will conduct audits each year to ensure that MCTs are fulfilling MCTProgram requirements. You should prepare and keep a file with records thatindicate delivery of Microsoft Courses. These proofs of compliance should

match the items that you list in your renewal Application. If you are contactedregarding an audit, you will be required to provide proof that you fulfilled theserequirements.

Audit candidates are selected randomly. However, your chances of beingselected for an audit may increase if you meet one or more of the followingconditions:

Your average customer satisfaction score ranks in the top quartile of allMCTs.

Your average customer satisfaction scores change significantly betweentwo consecutive program quarters.

A disproportionate number of your MTM evaluations (based on

regional norms) are entered by you or a Learning Solutions Partneradministrator rather than your students.

A disproportionate number of your MTM evaluations (based onregional norms) are anonymous.

If the audit determines that you have intentionally falsified your credentials, oryou cannot produce evidence of compliance, you will be decertified.Depending on the severity of noncompliance, you may be permanentlydecertified. This strict application of MCT Certification requirements isintended to protect the value of the MCT credential for the vast majority ofMCTs who abide by the requirements of the MCT Program.

In addition to reasons delineated in the Agreement, MCTs may lose theirMCT Certification for these reasons:

Teaching a Microsoft Course without using student coursematerials in their original form (for example, using photocopiedstudent or trainer materials).

Teaching a Microsoft Course without using the relevant MicrosoftCourseware.

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Teaching a Microsoft Business Solutions/Microsoft Dynamics Coursewithout using the relevant Microsoft Business Solutions/MicrosoftDynamics Learning Product.

Cheating on MCT Program requirements.

Falsifying MTM evaluations.

Cheating on an MCP or Microsoft Business Solutions/MicrosoftDynamics exam or helping another candidate cheat on an MCP orMicrosoft Business Solutions/Microsoft Dynamics exam. In this case,you will also permanently lose your MCP certifications.

Using the MCT Logo and/or MCLC Logo in a manner that violates theterms and agreement you signed in the MCT and MCLC Application.

Not representing Microsoft or the Learning Solutions Partner, ITAcademy, or Microsoft Certified Partner professionally and ethically.

Using trainer materials in a manner that is not consistent with the end-user license agreement (EULA) that accompanies the trainermaterials.

Teaching a Microsoft Course in a Competency in which you are notcertified.


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Section 5: How to Become an MCLCTo become an MCLC, you must complete these steps, as further detailed below:

1. Earn the MCT credential2. Submit a Case Study proving your consultative learning solution skills

3. Submit an attestation letter from the customer profiled in your case study.

If you have questions about the MCLC Certification requirements, pleasecontact your regionsMicrosoft Regional Service Center(http://www.microsoft.com/learning/support/worldsites.asp) for assistance.

Before you apply to be an MCLC, you must first be an MCT in goodstanding. Although there is no minimum tenure requirement, youmust have experience designing, developing, and delivering

consultative learning solutions for your MCLC Application to beconsidered.

To demonstrate that you have skills and experience designing,developing, and delivering consultative learning solutions, youmust submit a Case Study describing a project that you completed withinthe last two years, in which you played a lead consultative role,demonstrating the required competencies. For a furtherdescription of these competencies refer to Section H of the MCLCApplication.

You may download the MCLC Application, which includes detailedinstructions and a Case Study format and requirements from the MCT

Member Site. Case Studies submitted without using this format will not bereviewed or processed.

MCLC Applications and Case Studies are accepted throughout the year.

As part of the MCLC Certification approval process, the MCLC ReviewBoard will review, evaluate, and approve the Case Studies ofMicrosoft Certified Learning Consultant applicants. Microsoft willnot provide personal identifiable information from your MCLCApplication or MCT record to the Review Board (unless you put suchinformation in your Case Study). Microsoft, or its subcontractor, willreview your Application and Attestation Form; however, only theinformation presented in your Case Study will be used by the MCLC

Review Board in evaluating your MCLC Application. You must notinclude any identifying information (including your name, customers

company name or their identifying information, project name, or customer

contact name) in your Case Study. Your MCLC Application will be

disqualified if there is any personal identifying information in your Case

Study.

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To verify the accuracy of your Case Study, you must submit an attestationform MCLC (Letter of Attestation) signed by an authorizedrepresentative of the customer profiled in your Case Study, attestingto your accuracy of the Case Study and your role in it. You may

download the Letter of Attestation template from the MCT Member Site.Applications submitted without using this Letter of Attestation template willnot be reviewed or processed.

You may submit the Letter of Attestation on customer letterhead toyourRegional Support Center(http://www.microsoft.com/learning/s upport/worldsites.asp) by fax.

Upon confirmed receipt of both the MCLC Application and the Letter ofAttestation, the MCLC Review Board will review your Case Study (yourLetter of Attestation will not be forwarded to the Review Board to

preserve anonymity). Following the MCLC Review Boards review andevaluation of your Case Study, you will receive one of the followingnotifications via email (to your email address on file).

Approval notifications are sent to all successful candidates uponcompleted review ofall submitted Case Studies during theapplication period. Microsoft intends to send thesenotifications within 90 days of when the MCLC Applicationswere received.

Incomplete notifications are sent by your RSC individually andimmediately if a preliminary review of your Application is notcomplete and/or does not include all of the required supportingdocuments and/or there is conflicting or incomplete information on thesupporting documents. The email notification will include what

components of your Application need revision and/or need to beincluded when you resubmit Application. Your Application will not besent to the MCLC Review Board until this additional information has

been received by the RSC.

Incomplete notifications are sent individually if the MCLC ReviewBoard believes your Case Study needs more supporting evidence inone or more required competency sections. An MCLC ApplicationStatus Form that will note the competencies of your Case Study thatthe MCLC Review Board considers to be incomplete will be sent withincomplete notifications. You will need to complete the section(s) ofthis form that are marked incomplete and return it with yourApplication when you resubmit it. Depending on how much time

remains in the program quarter, you may be offered an opportunity toresubmit an amended Case Study prior to the next application period.Otherwise, you may resubmit your Case Study and MCLC Applicationduring any subsequent application period.

Step3:Submitanattestationletterfrom

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Section 6: MCT and MCLC CertificationStatus

The MCT Program is an annual program for individuals. Individualswho are not currently MCTs may elect to join at any time during theProgram Term. Individuals who are MCTs in good standing may renewtheir MCT status during the renewal period (April 1, 2007 through April30, 2007). MCTs that do not renew their MCT status may still elect to re-enroll in the MCT Program later in the Program Term, but their transcriptwill reflect an interruption in their certification status.

You may apply to renew your MCLC Certification at the same time youapply to renew your MCT credential. In order to maintain your MCLCCertification, you must meet the following requirements:

1. You must submit a new Case Study within two years of the dateyour previous Case Study was approved.

2. You must re-commit to the MCLC Program on an annual basis by accepting the MCLC terms and conditions when you renew yourMCT Certification.

If you do not submit a new Case Study, or if you choose not to re-commit to the MCLC Program, you will be decertified as an MCLC, but youwill retain your MCT Certification if you successfully renew your MCTCertification.

MCTs that are decertified for cause (see Section 4 above) will not beallowed to re-enroll in the MCT Program for a period of one yearfollowing their decertification. Where the cause is sufficientlysevere, the individual may be prohibited from re-enrolling in theMCT Program in perpetuity.

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Section 7: Applying for MicrosoftOfficial Distance Learning (MODL)Authorization

Because the MODL experience differs from the traditional classroom trainingexperience, you must complete the MODL authorization process in order toteach MODL courses. This process includes attending or viewing four recordedMicrosoft Live Meeting sessions and reviewing the delivery of a MODL course

by an authorized instructor. The final step is to demonstrate your distancelearning facilitation skills by conducting a live, on-line teachback that will bereviewed, evaluated, and scored by a MODL authorization reviewerafter yousubmit your teachback.

The MODL authorization process consists of the following steps:

1. Attend or view 4 recorded Live Meeting sessions on MCT Town Hall.

2. Review or attend the delivery of a MODL course module by an authorizedinstructor who teaches an actual class.

3. Deliver and submit your teachback in a non-commercial environment

For detailed instructions, visit the MODL page on the MCT Member website:(https://mcp.microsoft.com/mct/modl/authorization/Default.mspx)

Section 8: Reinstating Your MCTCertification

If you cannot or do not choose to renew your MCT Certification during theannual renewal period, you will be decertified. This means that you will loseyour MCT benefits and will no longer be certified to provide training usingOfficial Microsoft Learning Products or Microsoft BusinessSolutions/Microsoft Dynamics Learning Products. However, you may applyfor reinstatement at any time.

To have your MCT Certification reinstated, you must apply by using the MCTEnrollment Tool, which you can access from the MCP Member Site. When youare reinstated, you maintain your MCT Certification start date although yourtranscript will reflect the interruption in your MCT Certification history. If youwere an MCLC and your most recently approved Case Study was no more thantwo years prior to your reinstatement date, your MCLC Certification will berestored as well.
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Appendix 1: DefinitionsAll terms not defined in this Appendix 1 or the MCT and MCLC Program Guide willhave the meaning given such terms in the Microsoft Certified Trainer and Microsoft

Certified Learning Consultant Agreement that must be entered into by and betweenMicrosoft (or such other entity indicated therein) and each MCT and MCLC (theAgreement).

Accredited Academic Institution in the United States and Canada, means

An institution of higher education accredited by a recognized nationalor regional accrediting body. The following are consider suchaccrediting bodies:

Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges ofTechnology

Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools

Commission of the Council on Occupational Education

Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training

American Association of Educational Service Agencies

Bureau of Private Post-Secondary and Vocational Education

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

A secondary institution accredited by the state or province.

Organizations belonging to the American Association of EducationalService Agencies are also eligible. In Canada, institutions must supply the

proof that they have been granted Publicly Funded or Private VocationalStatus by their respective provincial government.

Outside the United States and Canada, please contact the appropriateRegional Service Center for information about approved accrediting body inyour region.

Competency means a classification system for MCTs that identifies the job

roles and/or technologies in which the MCT has demonstrated proficiency byearning the Microsoft certification corresponding to a particular Competency.

Metrics that Matter or MTM means a program conducted by KnowledgeAdvisors, in cooperation with Microsoft, for collecting, compiling, andreporting customer satisfaction information.


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Microsoft Authorized Customers (authorized education channels)include Microsoft Certified Partners for Learning Solutions (Learning SolutionsPartners), Microsoft Certified Partners, and institutions in the Microsoft ITAcademy Program (IT Academy).

Learning Solutions Partnersis the premier training channel authorizedto teach Microsoft Courses to IT professionals. These companies areMicrosoft Certified Partners who meet specific requirements to earn theLearning Solutions competency, which include the proper hardware, trainer,and training environment for Official Microsoft Learning Products and/orMicrosoft Business Solutions/Microsoft Dynamics Learning Products.

Microsoft Certified Partnersare independent companies that encompassa broad range of expertise and vendor affiliations. Microsoft CertifiedPartners who have not earned Learning Solutions competency status areauthorized to acquire Official Microsoft Learning Products and MicrosoftBusiness Solutions/Microsoft Dynamics Learning Products; however, theymay only offer private training as part of a larger customer solution or

training to their internal staff. They do not need to meet all of the samerequirements as Learning Solutions Partners but may not advertise or offer

public training using Official Microsoft Learning Products and/or MicrosoftBusiness Solutions/Microsoft Dynamics Learning Products.

Microsoft IT Academy Program(IT Academy) includes accreditedinstitutions that are authorized to deliver Microsoft Courses (less than 12hours per week) to students enrolled at that institution.

Program Term means the MCT 2007 program term, which runs from April1, 2007 through March 31, 2008. All MCT Program requirements must be metduring this period.

MCT MCLC 2007 Program Guide

Documents

Transcript of MCT MCLC 2007 Program Guide