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MicrosoftMCT New and Renewing MCTs - Update July 26
Updated July 26, 2025
As we step into FY26 on July 1st, 2025, I want to share some important updates regarding the MCT Program—especially for those planning to renew.
- New Fees Coming October 2025, no exact date and the cost will be shared at a later date.
- Starting July 1st, 2025, we will introduce:
- A renewal fee (ecommerce tool will be available in October 2025 for everyone to renew)
- A new MCT enrollment fee (ecommerce tool will be available in October 2025 for new MCTs)
- Our systems are currently being updated to support this change, with the new tool expected to launch in October 2025.
- More to come on costs. Pricing will be region supported.
- Starting July 1st, 2025, we will introduce:
- Session Requirement for Renewal
- Effective January 1st, 2026, MCTs will be required to complete six (6) sessions or six (6) days of training per calendar year to qualify for renewal.
- For clarity on what qualifies as a session, please refer to the attached PDF:
- Mandatory Use of MTM
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- We will be enforcing stricter requirements for using Metrics That Matter (MTM) to log sessions with your Training Services Partner (TSP).
- Please coordinate with your TSPs to ensure MTM is being used correctly.
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What to Expect Next
- More details on program costs will be shared closer to the tool’s release.
- All MCTs that were MCTs before manual enrollment have been extended through January 1st, 2026, with full benefits.
- You’ll see this extension reflected in your profile in your MCT Trainer History NOT active certification.
- All current MCTs will be able to renew when the tool is available in October 2025 and the requirement to renew will be to have an active certification and have taught one class since your last renewal and pay the renewal fee (costs to come later). We will be checking that you have taught the one class using MTM.
- New MCTs will need ISC certificate, one role-based active certification and pay the MCT new enrollment fee. New MCT Enrollment Process | Microsoft Learn
🙏 Thank you for your continued support and patience as we enhance our systems. Here’s to a successful and impactful FY26!
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Hi , what is the current process to renew my MCT. Im really confuse on the process at the moment. and i can't seem to access the MCT lounge as well.
I hope someone can point me in the right direction! Highly Appreciate the help!There is no process at the moment.
Sort out access to the MCT Lounge by creating a support request https://aka.ms/NewMCTSupport
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😂 to think I traveled 3 hours away to cross an international border into an English speaking country, only to get to slapped down by the link
How soon? Its already June 3rd.
Thanks
Denny Eapen
What about renewing the MCT Alumni membership or moving from MCT Alumni to MCT?
Which are or will be the requirement to be again an MCT?
Regards
- konger
The MCT alumni's will be automatically renewed.
MCT reinstatement go here MCT Renewal and Reinstatement | Microsoft LearnThat’s good to know, now all I need to get hold of is the alumni’s lounge so I can plan my recertification route before I leave my my current job and return to the western world
Good morning Sarah, my name is Richard Medel, MCT since 2000 and wanting to manually enroll for my annual MCT Renewal as mentioned above. I have successfully fulfilled my MCT certification requirements by taking my Azure Administrator and Azure Architect exam in December, 2024.
Can you assist or point me in the right direction? It is mentioned above (Please collaborate with the ISCP( and not sure who this is.
THank you in advance for your assistance.
Richard Medel, MCT
This post is for TSPs not MCTs, for MCT information go to the MCT Lounge - the latest information is on MCT Enrollment Tool NOT Available yet | Microsoft Community Hub
Thanks for keeping us updated on this konger
I am following this thread and checking for any updates here on the lounge.Hi Sarah,
I hope you're well. My MCT is due to expire next week, and I’d like to renew it. Could you please let me know the steps involved?
Also, do I need to contact the ISCPs for this process? If so, how can I get in touch with them, and how do I find out which ISCPs are available in the country I live in?Thanks in advance for your help
Best regards,
S- Your MCT is not expiring next week
- Renewal is not available at the moment
- Why do you think you need to contact an Instructional Skills Provider?
This is not a forum for MCTs, it is for Partners so the information here is for partners. Go to the MCT Lounge and read up the multiple discussions about renewals off the home page
The MCT enrollment tool doesn't appear to be available, and I came across a post in this section from Sarah, the MCT Program Manager.
Frankly, the process has been quite confusing and poorly managed - renewing an MCT shouldn’t be this difficult. My certification is expiring next week, and I still can’t find clear instructions on how to proceed.
Sarah’s post mentions contacting ISCPs - can someone confirm if that’s the correct step? And if so, how do we find the right ISCPs based on our location?
Julian_Sharp, if you happen to know the full process, would you mind sharing a detailed guide?
Thanks in advance.
Huge thanks to Sarah for this useful and important update 👍
Hi
Is the tool now up and running?
- konger
no
28 April.... - any update?
Did you attend either of the MCT Program Update meetings last week where this was discussed?
Unfortunately, I couldn't participate. I'm just trying to conduct trainings, not "fight" with the portal. There might be an offline session of this meeting available, I have time at night.
Hey can you please help me registeration link on MCT
It isn't available yet
