Microsoft Technology Associate ( MTA ) was Microsoft's entry-level Microsoft certification used to confirm fundamental Information Technology (IT) knowledge. If you haven't already purchased MTA exam vouchers you will not be able to earn MTA certification, and those with exam vouchers need to pass the exam before June 30, 2022.
So what do you do now that you can't earn MTA? Several options are below and differ on focus.
We encourage those looking to get into IT to contact an ONLC Education Advisor at 1-800-288-8221 (weekdays) to discuss your career goals, receive guidance and for more about IT certifications.
Microsoft replaced MTA with the Fundamentals level of their role-based certifications. Fundmentals certification is available for Azure, Security, Microsoft 365 Fundamentals, and Power Platform.
Fundamentals certification is entry-level and a good starting point for anyone new to IT (short for Information Technology) and lacking foundational skills. Fundamentals certification is earned by passing a single exam and these certifications do not expire.
Fundamentals is also a good first step upon which to advance to Associate-level Microsoft certifications.
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) to see specific locations and dates of Ready to Run classes. Click the title of the classes marked with the yellow flag (
) to see specific locations and dates of Early Notice classes.| 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 | ||
| 900: MS-900: Microsoft 365 Fundamentals | 1 | $595 |
| Power Platform | ||
| PL-900: Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals | 2 | $1195 |
| Security Fundamentals | ||
| SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance and Identity Fundamentals | 1 | $495 |
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
) to see specific locations and dates of Ready to Run classes. Click the title of the classes marked with the yellow flag () to see specific locations and dates of Early Notice classes.| 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.
) to see specific locations and dates of Ready to Run classes. Click the title of the classes marked with the yellow flag () to see specific locations and dates of Early Notice classes.| 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 end should look to Microsoft's role-based certifications 
for available credentials. See Microsoft FAQs regarding MTA retirement.
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