MTA (Microsoft Technology Associate) certifications were retired by Microsoft as of June 2022.
The replacement credential for MTA is Microsoft Fundamentals certifications. Fundamentals credentials are entry-level, role-based certifications and are 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 
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| Click Title for Dates & Outlines | Days | Fee |
| Azure Fundamentals | ||
| AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals | 1 | $495 |
| 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 | 1 | $595 |
| 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
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| Click Title for Dates & Outlines | Days | Fee |
| IT Fundamentals+ (Recommended Prerequisite) | ||
| IT Fundamentals+ | 5 | $2495 |
| CompTIA On-Demand: IT Fundamentals+ | 5 | $495 |
| A+ Certification with Exam Voucher (Choose Instructor-led or self-study On-Demand) | ||
| CompTIA A+ Certification - Complete Training for 1101/1102 | 5 | $2795 |
| CompTIA On-Demand: CompTIA A+ Certification for 1101/1102 | 5 | $1295 |
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.
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| 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 retired all MTA certifications 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.
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