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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 Konger,
My MCT application was initiated yesterday, and I wanted to ask if you could share the typical wait time for the approval process. I’m looking forward to completing the certification and would appreciate any updates on what to expect.
Thank you!
Not long to wait now. Excited to see the new renewal tool when it goes live in October!
Hi there,
Thanks for sharing. May I ask you one question regarding MTM.
I regularly deliver training sessions through various EdTech platforms and, occasionally, corporate trainings via partnered training centers. These organizations typically use their own systems to record session details and collect participant feedback.
In cases where they are not willing to adopt MTM (Metrics That Matter) for feedback collection, how can I effectively encourage them to consider it? Alternatively, are there any recommended approaches or workarounds to align with it to get renewal process seamless. ?
I would appreciate your guidance or suggestions on how best to proceed.
Thanks
Abdul Rahman - MCT
Who do I need to communicate this issue of mine regarding MCT Lounge access?
You can use the link I posted in reply to you on Facebook
My MCT lounge is denying me to access..
Any help please.You need to raise an MCT support request http://aka.ms/mctsupport
For any MCT posting here, check the MCT Lounge for the latest updates regarding renewals
MCT Program Update - Enrollment and Renewals | Microsoft Community Hub
The latest information regarding MCT renewals can be found at MCT Program Changes for FY26 | Microsoft Community Hub
Hi, I am trying to reinstate my MCT certification which expires on 1 Aug 2025. Please help me . mcid 990110315
- JillArmourMicrosoft
Community Manager
Julian_Sharp FYI. :)
MCT was extended but what about benefits such as visual studio subscription and Azure I have some resources that have been disabled in azure because I'm waiting on the actual renewal
You need to raise an MCT support request http://aka.ms/mctsupport
Hello Sarah,
I've been an MCT for 15 years now.
I saw that one of the requirements for renewing the MCT for 2025–2026 (once the renewal tool is available) is to have an active certification.
Just wanted to check—do the Microsoft® Certified Solutions Expert and Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer certifications still count as valid for MCT renewal?
thanksNo, MCSE and MCSD do not qualify for MCT Renewal
thanks
Hello Sarah, good afternoon. I have been an MCT for over 10 years. My renewal is due on June 11th and it has not changed automatically. When I asked for support on the forum, they said there was nothing they could do.
Are you looking under Microsoft Certified Trainer history or are you seeing this date under Certifications?
PS Use the MCT Lounge - this is a forum for TSPs!
Under my history it’s there, but not under my current
