Pearson Vue storing personal info in US for EU citizens?
We are located in EU and find it quite unacceptable that we need to agree that this company will store private data from an eID on US servers as it says so explicitly before you can book and exam. They say they comply to EU (aka GPDR) regulation, they even have a EU office (but strangely no phone nor email address for that branch on their website.... what?), so sadly a nogo for our company since data needs to reside in EU.MCT Email in MTM
📣 Important Update for MCT Renewals – Effective October 2026 Beginning with MCT renewals in October 2026, all trainers will be required to have taught 6 sessions (or 6 days) during the previous enrollment cycle. ✔️ Please refer to the attached PDF for the official definition of what qualifies as a session or day of delivery. This activity will be tracked in MTM (Metrics That Matter) using the MCT email address that the trainer is registered with in the MCT Program. 🔔 Important Notice for Learning Partners & TSP Community If your MCTs deliver classes under a learning partner email address, they will not receive credit for those deliveries in MTM. To ensure accurate tracking and compliance: ➡️ MCTs MUST use their official MCT email address when logging deliveries in MTM. ➡️ Learning partners, please ensure your trainers are aware of this requirement and are using the correct email when delivering and reporting classes. Maintaining accurate delivery records is essential for renewal, program integrity, and ensuring we continue to uphold the high standards of the MCT community. Thank you for your cooperation! Any questions please email mailto:mctprog@microsoft.com
Completed Training Services Partner Onboarding
Hello DanDonohue , I hope you are doing well. Our company, AQ Services LLC, has completed legal business verification and enrolled in the MACPP. We would like to confirm our status as a Microsoft Training Services Partner. We have completed all mandatory requirements outlined in your Onboarding checklist: Join the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program Review the Training Services Partner Guidelines Complete the Training Services Partner Onboarding Form Use Only Qualified Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs) for Course Delivery Use Official Microsoft Courseware, Labs, and Exams Distribute Achievement Codes to Learners via Microsoft Learn Register for Metrics that Matter (MTM) We would like to confirm that our Training Services Partner onboarding has been successfully completed and request official confirmation that our organization is authorized to deliver Microsoft training. Thank you for your assistance.Strengthening Cloud Skills in the Community – Azure Training & Consulting
Hi everyone, I’m Haris Khurshid, a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) specializing in Microsoft Azure. I deliver professional training and hands-on consulting across: AZ-104: Azure Administrator AZ-305: Azure Solutions Architect Expert AZ-140: Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Azure Migration & Modernization With extensive real-world experience, I help individuals and organizations build strong Azure skills, modernize infrastructure, and deploy scalable, secure cloud solutions. If you require training, a technical session, or Azure consulting services, feel free to reach out. Always happy to support the community. Warm regard HarisMCT 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. 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 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. 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!
