MCT Onboarding Experience

The Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) Onboarding Experience is a purpose-built program designed to prepare prospective trainers for success in the MCT role. It equips participants with the core skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to effectively deliver Microsoft training within the global learning ecosystem.

Through a structured and engaging experience, participants develop instructional and facilitation skills, gain a clear understanding of MCT program expectations and processes, and build foundational knowledge in AI and modern Microsoft technologies. The program emphasizes both skill development and validation—ensuring that individuals not only learn best practices but can also demonstrate their ability to deliver high-quality training experiences.

By completing the onboarding experience, candidates enable the MCT Program to confidently verify instructional capability and readiness to deliver Microsoft courseware. This ensures a consistent, high-quality learning experience for customers worldwide.

Prospective MCTs can explore available sessions and register for upcoming offerings through the MCT Portal by Pearson.

MCT Onboarding Quality Standards

The MCT Onboarding Experience is delivered by highly qualified members of the MCT community who have successfully completed a rigorous certification process to become MCT Onboarding Advisors (OBAs).

Microsoft upholds strict quality standards for the individuals responsible for evaluating the instructional capabilities of MCT candidates. All OBAs are assessed against a clearly defined rubric, ensuring they demonstrate strong facilitation skills, instructional expertise, and alignment with Microsoft training standards. Only individuals who meet all requirements and consistently uphold these quality expectations are selected to participate in the OBA program.

To ensure a high baseline of technical and instructional readiness, all candidates entering the MCT Onboarding Experience must hold either the AB-730 or AB-731 certification prior to attending the MCT Onboarding Experience.

Legacy ISCP Certifications

The Instructional Skills Certification Provider (ISCP) program is the predecessor to the MCT Onboarding Experience. Candidates who have successfully completed their ISCP certification may use certificates issued prior to July 1, 2026 to enroll in the MCT program. These certificates will be accepted through December 31, 2026.

Currently, the MCT Onboarding Experience is only available in the English language. As such, some legacy ISCPs have been permitted to offer courseware in languages other than English through December 31. 2026. For more information, please email the MCT Program at mctprog@microsoft.com.

Instructional Skills Certificate Provider Program

The Instructional Skills Certificate Provider (ISCP) Program is sunsetting effective July 1, 2026. The program will be replaced by the MCT Onboarding Program | Microsoft Learn.

Candidates who have successfully completed their ISCP certification may use certificates issued prior to July 1, 2026 to enroll in the MCT program. These certificates will be accepted through December 31, 2026.

Currently, the MCT Onboarding Experience is only available in the English language. As such, some legacy ISCPs have been permitted to offer courseware in languages other than English through December 31. 2026. For more information, please email the MCT Program at mctprog@microsoft.com.