Microsoft is ending the MTA (Microsoft Technology Associate) certification program and replacing those certifications with Microsoft Fundamentals certifications. Fundamentals credentials are entry-level role-based certifications and available for Azure, Security, Microsoft 365 and Power Platform.
Microsoft Fundamentals certification is a good starting point for anyone new to Information Technology (IT) and lacking foundational technical skills. A Microsoft Fundamentals certification is earned by passing a single exam in the preferred focus (Azure, Security, Microsoft 365 and Power Platform).
Fundamental certifications do not expire. Earning Microsoft Fundamentals certification is also a good first step upon which to advance to Microsoft Associate certifications.
| Click Title for Dates & Outlines | Days | Fee |
| Azure Fundamentals | ||
| AZ-900T00: Microsoft Azure Technical Fundamentals | 2 | $995  |
| AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals | 1 | $595  |
| DP-900: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals | 1 | $595 |
| Microsoft 365 Fundamentals | ||
| 900: MS-900: Microsoft 365 Fundamentals | 1 | $595 |
| Power Platform Fundamentals | ||
| PL-900: Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals | 2 | $1195 |
| Security Fundamentals | ||
| SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance and Identity Fundamentals | 1 | $495 |
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We encourage those looking to get started in IT to contact an ONLC Education Advisor at 1-800-288-8221 (weekdays) to discuss your career goals, receive guidance and for more about professional IT certifications. Below are other entry-level training and certification options.
Help Desk / Technical Support positions are in most cases entry-level IT. A technical support specialist does a range of tasks, from installing software to setting up computer workspaces, as well as solving computer issues. They may support co-workers as well as customers for the company.
Learn more about Help Desk / CompTIA Certifications
| Click Title for Dates & Outlines | Days | Fee |
| IT Fundamentals | ||
| IT Fundamentals+ | 5 | $2495 |
| A+ Certification - Standard | ||
| CompTIA A+ Certification - Exam 220-1001 - Core 1 | 5 | $2295 |
| CompTIA A+ Certification - Exam 220-1002 - Core 2 | 5 | $2295 |
| A+ Certification - Accelerated | ||
| CompTIA A+ Certification - Accelerated Training for 1001/1002 | 5 | $2795 |
Programming, in basic terms, means writing instructions for a computer or device to do a specific task. There are many computer programming languages. An introduction to any programming language can help you get started for a career as a computer programmer, developer, coder or software engineer.
| Click Title for Dates & Outlines | Days | Fee |
| General Programming Introduction | ||
| C# Programming Level 1: Introduction for Non-Programmers | 4 | $1595 |
| Python Programming Level 1: Introduction for Non-Programmers | 4 | $1595 |
| Java Programming Level 1: Introduction for Non-Programmers | 4 | $1595 |
Retirement of MTA
Microsoft announced all MTA certifications will be retired as of June 30, 2022. Those looking to work in the IT field need to keep pace with evolving technologies and to that end should look to Microsoft's role-based certifications for available credentials. See Microsoft FAQs regarding MTA retirement.
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