MTA Program Update Certiport 2017
Mark HarrisProduct Manager MTA
Steve PewField Marketing Manager MTA
Kris MorrisSr. Product Marketing Manager MTA
MTA Program
• MTA is an entry level IT Certification
• K-12 and Higher Education Target
• MTA is a great pathway to MSCA and
MSCD
• Current Exams
• Future Direction: Introduction to
Programming Exams
MTA Introduction
MTA Overview-Current Exams
MTA Developer Exams
Block-Based Development (98-380)
Software Development Fundamentals (98-361)
Mobility and Device Fundamentals (98-368)
Cloud Fundamentals (98-369)
HTML5 Application Development Fundamentals (98-375)
MTA Cap Infrastructure Exams
Windows Operating System Fundamentals (98-349)
Windows Server Administration Fundamentals
(98-365)
Networking Fundamentals (98-366)
Security Fundamentals (98-367)
MTA Database Exams
Database Administration Fundamentals (98-364)
*Recommend starting with Microsoft Excel Certification
MTA Items Completion
Windows OS Exam Refresh August 2016
Security Exam Refresh August 2016
Networking Exam Refresh Q4 2017
Windows Server Exam Refresh Q4 2017
MTA Updates
MTA Exams in English Completion
Block Based Development-Touch January 2017--LIVE
JavaScript August 2017
Python August 2017
HTML and CSS August 2017
Java October 2017
MTA New Direction – Introduction to Programming
New MTA Programming Exams will have more “Rich Item Types” and have
been made to be slightly harder than current MTA exams to better reflect
market needs for the certification.
MTA Product Roadmap 12 month Pipeline
MTA Block Based
Development
MTA Java
MTA Javascript
MTA HTML5 CSS
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
MTA Python
Localizations to follow 4-6
months after English in:
ESM, CHT, CHS, JPN, ARA,
DEU, PTB, FRA
Preferred Products for MTA
PID Product Description
1101642 Microsoft Office Site License (500 Exams)
1101717 Microsoft Technology Associate Exam (Inventory)
1101718 Microsoft Technology Associate Voucher
1104315 MTA Voucher with Retake
MTA Courseware
LEARNCertiport endorsed courseware is the perfect preparation tool for
certification success. Content rich materials including textbooks,
online eCourseware, labs, and video resources.
Wiley
textbooks/e-texts
Windows OS Fundamentals
Software Dev Fundamentals (C#/VB)
Database Fundamentals
Win Server Admin Fundamentals
Networking Fundamentals
Security Fundamentals
Mobility and Device Fundamentals
Cloud Fundamentals
HTML5 App Development
Intro to Programming with Block-
Based Languages
Courseware Available
MTA Courseware
LEARNCertiport endorsed courseware is the perfect preparation tool for
certification success. Content rich materials including textbooks,
online eCourseware, labs, and video resources.
LearnKey Video Based Training
• GMetrix platform
• Self-paced learning or instructor led
• Workbooks, labs, self-assessments
Windows OS Fundamentals
Software Dev Fundamentals (C#/VB)
Database Fundamentals
Win Server Admin Fundamentals
Networking Fundamentals
Security Fundamentals
Mobility and Device Fundamentals
Cloud Fundamentals
HTML5 App Development
Intro to Programming with Block-
Based Languages
Courseware Available
MTA Courseware
Practice Labs
• Lab environment
• Exam-based practical tasks
• Real equipment, no simulations
• No hardware/licensing costs
• Available anytime/anywhere/any
device
Windows OS Fundamentals
Software Dev Fundamentals (C#/VB)
Database Fundamentals
Win Server Admin Fundamentals
Networking Fundamentals
Security Fundamentals
Mobility and Device Fundamentals
Cloud Fundamentals
HTML5 App Development
Intro to Programming with Block-
Based Languages
Labs Available
MTA Practice Tests
GMetrix Practice Tests
Available in English and Spanish
Block-based languages practice test
will be done by April 1
Windows OS Fundamentals
Software Dev Fundamentals (C#/VB)
Database Fundamentals
Win Server Admin Fundamentals
Networking Fundamentals
Security Fundamentals
Mobility and Device Fundamentals
Cloud Fundamentals
HTML5 App Development
Intro to Programming with Block-
Based Languages
Practice Tests Available
MTA Practice Tests
MeasureUp Practice Tests
• Recommended practice test for
those who will continue on to take
IT professional certifications
Available in English and Spanish
• Block-based languages practice
test will be done by April 1
Windows OS Fundamentals
Software Dev Fundamentals (C#/VB)
Database Fundamentals
Win Server Admin Fundamentals
Networking Fundamentals
Security Fundamentals
Mobility and Device Fundamentals
Cloud Fundamentals
HTML5 App Development
Intro to Programming with Block-
Based Languages
Certification Exam Available
MTA GMetrix Roadmap 12 month Pipeline
Block Based
Development
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
MTA OD/Exam Refresh Networking, Server, TBD
MTA Java
MTA Javascript
MTA HTML5 CSS
MTA Python
Marketing Update
MTA Marketing Strategy
• MTA is the starting point for MCP Certifications
• MTA is a great fit for Computer Science requirements
• MTA is an ideal first step to other tech certs – CompTIA and Cisco
• MTA is one of the only programs offering entry level programming and
coding certifications
Primary Objectives and Key Messages
16
Current MTA Campaigns
Programming and
Coding
Computer Science Advanced Microsoft
Certifications
Value of Certification
17
Updated Collateral
MTA Datasheets New Exam Objectives Campaign Usage Guides
MTA on Certiport.com and CAP Portal
New Campaign Resources Available
Digital Badging for MTA
Digital Badges for MTA are now
available through Acclaim.
• Launched Q4 2016
• Badges retroactively awarded to all
MTA Certified candidates.*
• Promoted through Social Media,
Newsletters, and Direct Mail Campaign
*Badges issued to candidates with ENGLISH as preferred language in their profile
Digital Badging for MTA
Promote your credentials with a single click.
Access labor market information and
put your new skills to work.
Labor Market Information
Digital Badging for MTA
Mark Harris, Product Manager MTA
Kris Morris, Sr. Product Marketing Manager MTA
Steve Pew , Field Marketing Manager MTA
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